Summer is Coming

In just a week's time it's Hasting's famous Jack in the Green festival. The Sun is coming out to play rather regularly and the locals are getting ready for some fun. See some great JING shots by Melita Dennett. Our Experience of Hastings in Spring has been varied weather wise, it always looks beautiful though. Images below are from March to April 2013.

Garden Make Over

This week we took on Seagate's patio garden. It's a part of the cottage we have wanted to tackle for some time now and so it feels hugely satisfying to get it done and catch some springtime rays while we were at it! here are the before and after shots.

  

Art by the Sea

The Jerwood Gallery sits proudly on the historic fishing beach in Hastings’ picturesque Old Town, the Jerwood Gallery is home to the Jerwood Collection of 20th and 21st century British art. The cafe does a lovely crab sandwich too.

The only Steak in The Old Town

TWO BULLS STEAKHOUSE

Local Chef Oli opened the Two Bulls at the beginning of the year after returning from running a successful restaurant in Ireland. Already the great food and atmosphere means it's not easy to get a table so book in advance! Just around the corner in a big red building on the seafront. You will not regret a trip to Oli's! Tel: 01424 436443 Enjoy

Coffee Shop Heaven

HANUSHKA COFFEE HOUSE

For a look and an atmosphere you wont want to walk away from including some brilliantly relaxing jazz, and walls full of beautiful books, a nice coffee and a pastry I can recommend this little place whole heartedly.

Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve

Theres' a breathtaking walk on our doorstep, you turn left out of Seagate Cottage and then right up Tackle-way rd and here is the foot of Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve via East Hill. This expanse stands tall, overlooking the sea and hugging the old town. An awesome place to walk the dog and or the kids, pick nick or just get a stunning view. If the steps prove too much for you there is a great cliff funicular which you can catch by the seafront.

The Fun before the Fireworks

All Saints street was brimming with drums, laughter and beer on Saturday night. 

The good folk of East Sussex carried torches and Guy Fawkes through the town beginning on our lovely street and spilling out onto the high street and towards the seafront. A Great sight and atmosphere; all a little bonkers but lovely to watch and a perfect way to start off the holiday season. This was truly fun for the whole family, except maybe the Dogs who were safely and happily basking by the wood burner during the evenings pops and bangs.