re-locating to Sussex

[mydogsandme]

We're thinking of re-locating sometime in the future aroung the Hastings area of Sussex. Could anyone tell me the nicest/best value for money area to live in Hastings and what they think of it generally? Bearing in mind this will probably be our last move we'll need to be fairly near shops, doctors etc as I don't drive though my husband does. We want parks/nice walks but also cinemas,theatre etc. Thanks in advance everyone.

[RogK]

Great area. Hastings Old Town is lovely - near the sea and shops, great pubs and fascinating folk, all of whom seem to know each other. Art House cinema, and 2 theatres: The Stables and The White Rock. Property generally is not expensive, particularly in St Leonards, the next town along. I have a little flat overlooking a park in Bexhill (the NEXT town along). I love the place - a bit elderly, but quiet and spotlessly clean with a great promenade with lots of great walking, spectacular sunsets and 2000 acres of sky. Property quite cheap here too. If you're well off have a look at Cooden Beach at the posh end. Bexhill has for entertainment the amazing art-deco de la Warr Pavilion (Google this). When renovations finish soon they will have concerts, paintings, drama and classical music with opera and ballet thrown in. If none of these places appeal, try Rye. Very nice. Property prices are reasonable in these towns because London is too far to commute and the train service goes everywhere before getting to Victoria Station. Good luck in your search!

[mydogsandme]

what great posts! Thanks for this, both of you, very helpful information from people who actually know the area...it's hard if you're just going by what you read. Yes, we need good dog-walking lol. Thanks!

[RogK]

We'll be here!

[mydogsandme]

Hi, I'm here to bug you you again! We've arranged to have a few days away in Hastings later in the year so I'm looking forward to that. We really like the look of Alexandra Park but don't quite know where it's positioned. What areas would you need to live in to be near to it? I'm starting to learn a bit about the areas thanks to the internet (and you!) such as Clive Vale and Blacklands. Our budget is around �140.00. Sorry to keep bugging you!