Hastings named the south's most exciting seaside town by The Telegraph

The article, written by Hannah Louise Summers, said “For years Hastings has sat in the shadow of Brighton, but not any longer. Along with St Leonards, this creative and almost chain-free town is drawing foodies.”

It went on to mention the thriving music scene and the number of festivals, including Jack in the Green, bonfire and the Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras.

The Old Town was praised for its restaurants, antique shops and pubs with The Crown, Stag, Jolly Fisherman, Jenny Lind and Tonka all being singled out for praise. There was also a mention for the Old Rectory Guest House, situated by All Saints Church.

In St Leonards, there were recommendations for Goat Ledge, The Royal, Farmyard, and St Clements restaurant.

Other local attractions and businesses to be singled out in the guide included Hastings Castle the West Hill Kiosk, Brewing Brothers courtyard and the Samphire Sauna.

In March this year, Hastings was named as

St Leonards was named by the Sunday Times as one of the best places to live in the UK with the newspaper claiming its expert judges visited all the locations and assessed factors from schools to transport, broadband speeds to culture, as well as access to green spaces and the health of the high street.