Becky's Guide to St Leonard's-on-Sea
City/town information
The Old Town in Hastings is definitely worth a visit. Take a relaxing stroll down the historic streets, where there are pubs, restaurants and many interesting quirky independent shops to browse over. Great place to sit outside and enjoy a drink, with so much to see. Lovely alleyways to explore, picturesque houses, fantastic pubs and restaurants, funicular railway, history, divine hot chocolate, live music, crazy golf, stunning views from the castle.
183 locals recommend
Hastings
The Old Town in Hastings is definitely worth a visit. Take a relaxing stroll down the historic streets, where there are pubs, restaurants and many interesting quirky independent shops to browse over. Great place to sit outside and enjoy a drink, with so much to see. Lovely alleyways to explore, picturesque houses, fantastic pubs and restaurants, funicular railway, history, divine hot chocolate, live music, crazy golf, stunning views from the castle.
Food scene
St Leonard's has a real vibe, visit some of the art galleries in Norman Road, grab a coffee in Kings Road and browse round some of the antique shops. Lots of of lovely pubs and restaurants with fantastic food and live music.
38 locals recommend
Saint Leonards
St Leonard's has a real vibe, visit some of the art galleries in Norman Road, grab a coffee in Kings Road and browse round some of the antique shops. Lots of of lovely pubs and restaurants with fantastic food and live music.
Contemporary Italian Cuisine Right Next Door!!!
Book in advance as always very busy!
www.labellavista.co.uk
68 locals recommend
La Bella Vista
8 Grand ParadeContemporary Italian Cuisine Right Next Door!!!
Book in advance as always very busy!
www.labellavista.co.uk
Went here a few weeks ago, freshly baked homemade pizza, really tasty, reasonably priced and great vibe.
Takeaway, delivery, alfresco dining
27 locals recommend
Tommy’s Pizzeria
28 Norman RdWent here a few weeks ago, freshly baked homemade pizza, really tasty, reasonably priced and great vibe.
Takeaway, delivery, alfresco dining
I love this Chinese for food, always fresh and tasty. Probably better to collect from Norman Road. Beats any Chinese in my local area.
Wok You Like
96 Norman RdI love this Chinese for food, always fresh and tasty. Probably better to collect from Norman Road. Beats any Chinese in my local area.
I've had a great steak in this place! So can recommend if you love Turkish food. Excellent service.
7 locals recommend
Isabella
27 George StI've had a great steak in this place! So can recommend if you love Turkish food. Excellent service.
Tasty fish and chips, large portions of fresh fish. I would definitely recommend. One portion of large fish and chips is usually enough for 2 people!
8 locals recommend
Blue Fish
31 London RdTasty fish and chips, large portions of fresh fish. I would definitely recommend. One portion of large fish and chips is usually enough for 2 people!
Sightseeing
Rye is packed with a charming blend of great shops, selling everything from luxury goods, hand-made crafts, secondhand books and quality fashion – with not a chain store in sight. Ceramics fans should head for Rye Pottery, and music lovers Grammar School Records, sited – as the name suggests – in an historic 17th-century building. Antique lovers will be spoilt for choice, with furniture, glass, jewellery, china and other bits and bobs on sale everywhere.
388 locals recommend
Rye
Rye is packed with a charming blend of great shops, selling everything from luxury goods, hand-made crafts, secondhand books and quality fashion – with not a chain store in sight. Ceramics fans should head for Rye Pottery, and music lovers Grammar School Records, sited – as the name suggests – in an historic 17th-century building. Antique lovers will be spoilt for choice, with furniture, glass, jewellery, china and other bits and bobs on sale everywhere.
Relax in the picturesque garden with the glorious backdrop of a fairy tale castle. Venture into the wonderful woodland and parkland with over 770 acres to explore.
131 locals recommend
National Trust - Scotney Castle
Relax in the picturesque garden with the glorious backdrop of a fairy tale castle. Venture into the wonderful woodland and parkland with over 770 acres to explore.
An almost complete exterior of a 14th century moated castle. One of Britain’s most romantic and picturesque castles.
276 locals recommend
Bodiam Castle
An almost complete exterior of a 14th century moated castle. One of Britain’s most romantic and picturesque castles.
The picturesque line weaves between Tenterden and Bodiam for 10 1/2 miles. England's finest rural light railway enables visitors to experience travel and service from a bygone age aboard beautifully restored coaches and locomotives dating from Victorian times.
8 locals recommend
Northiam Station
off Station RdThe picturesque line weaves between Tenterden and Bodiam for 10 1/2 miles. England's finest rural light railway enables visitors to experience travel and service from a bygone age aboard beautifully restored coaches and locomotives dating from Victorian times.
The West Hill Lift retains its original wooden Victorian coaches, and also runs through a tunnel, very unusual for a funicular.
The West Hill itself offers some of the town's most remarkable views, stretching round to Beachy Head in the west and out across the Channel, the busiest sea lane on the world. Better still, you can enjoy these sights from inside the West Hill Café which is open throughout the Summer and offers a wide range of drinks and meals.
20 locals recommend
West Hill Lift Funicular Railway
43 George StThe West Hill Lift retains its original wooden Victorian coaches, and also runs through a tunnel, very unusual for a funicular.
The West Hill itself offers some of the town's most remarkable views, stretching round to Beachy Head in the west and out across the Channel, the busiest sea lane on the world. Better still, you can enjoy these sights from inside the West Hill Café which is open throughout the Summer and offers a wide range of drinks and meals.