Apart from the stifling heat, one of the most startling aspects of the heatwave was seeing our parks and gardens turn completely brown without much-needed water. But nature is always resilient and recent heavy rain has seen the green begin to return. See our picture gallery below as a reminder of the scorched terrain the searing sun created.
1. Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. Warrior Square Gardens.
Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. Warrior Square Gardens. Photo: JL
2. Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. West Hill is pictured.
Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. West Hill is pictured. Photo: Andy Hemsley
3. Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. West Hill is pictured.
Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. West Hill is pictured. Photo: Andy Hemsley
4. Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. The grass in Pelham Place is looking the same colour as the beach.
Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. The grass in Pelham Place is looking the same colour as the beach. Photo: JL