Exploring St. Leonards and Hastings in the Beautiful County of East Sussex
St. Leonards is a 19th-century town that lies to west-central of Hastings. A settlement that features an elegant house and architectures, it also has a stunning central public garden. This small town also has a hotel, an archery facility, assembly rooms and a church. Along with its amenities, this town is placed ideal for outdoor activities such as walking, biking and trekking. Featuring a part of the beautiful Sussex coast, this town offers a great combination of beautiful green lands and stunning coastline that every people will enjoy.
With a location that offers the best of both worlds, this town offers some of the best surf and turf dishes in East Sussex. Housing plenty of restaurants, local pubs and various eateries serving tasty treats, yummy snacks and savoury meals to satisfy all tastes and budget, this town is a great foodie destination to visit. With plenty of interesting shops, supermarkets, and various branded boutiques, St. Leonards also offers a great shopping experience to its visitors.
Things to See and Do in St. Leonards
The town is home to four beautiful parks and gardens that offers fascinating views to visitors and locals alike. One of these parks is the Warrior Square Gardens, a strip of land that features a picturesque landscaped garden that houses the statue of Queen Victoria. The St. Leonards Garden is the second one of these parks, originally a private garden of the Burton family, it features two ponds and the famous Maze Hill. On the wooded valley of the garden are gothic style architectures. Another popular park this town offers is the Marwick Gardens, which was built primarily for the pleasure and use of the Marwick Terrace residents. The Gensing Gardens is the last of these popular parks, landscapes by the then borough surveyor, William Andrews. This garden features flower beds, shrubs, trees, grass areas and a fully equipped playground for children.