Hastings is a treasure trove of quirky independent shops, perfect for a full day of browsing and discovery. Start your adventure on the High Street and George Street for a compact, vibrant, and bohemian shopping experience.
From antique emporiums and vintage boutiques to artisan makers and contemporary galleries, Hastings Old Town is brimming with character. Whether you’re hunting for a unique homeware piece, a rare book, or a one‑of‑a‑kind gift, this historic seaside town promises a shopping experience like no other.
Below, we’ve highlighted some of our local gems in Hastings and St Leonards that are worth discovering.
St Leonards
Enjoy a distinctly Brighton‑lanes vibe when shopping in St Leonards. From eclectic thrift stores and vinyl record shops to chic independent clothing boutiques, art galleries, and contemporary homeware destinations, you’ll find it all. Starting from Warrior Square Station, wander down Western Road and continue onto Norman Road for plenty of inviting spots to explore.
Whether you’re on the hunt for new clothing, framed art, or that special homeware piece, the shops in St Leonards never disappoint.
We are an independent bookshop, based in the Old Town part of Hastings. We have been trading since winter 2015. We stock all the latest hardback and paperback fiction and non-fiction. We also have a good range of fiction, history, art…
Hardware, homewares and freshly cooked seafood. Voted ‘World Best Food Journalist’ and ‘World Best Food Photographer’ at the World Food Media Awards (and for two consecutive years), Alastair Hendy is a leading…
Sunless Sunless clothing & home shop was founded by Adam Freeman & Rebecca Merrill in 2014. Our first shop opened in St Leonards-on-Sea in 2019. We regularly work with costume, fashion, collectors, interiors and business clients…
Pitch is a curated homewares concept store in St Leonards-on-Sea, blending antiques with contemporary design. Founded by a husband-and-wife team with expertise in antiques and interior architecture, the shop offers a unique mix of…
