A regularly updated guide to the best independent shops in the Old and New Town areas. It is brought to you by The Hastings Guide which has pages on the best local bars & pubs, cafes, restaurants and food shops plus detailed local history & property guides. |
Through the Looking Glass (est. 2024)
42a High Street
TN34 3EN
Owners: Jenny Woodley
Stock: antiques, silver jewellery, decoupage.
The Story
Open: 7 days a week
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Hastings Baby shop (est: 2007)
178-179 Queens Road
Hastings
TN34 IRG
01424 200 077
Owners: Stacey & Gemma
Stock: Strollers, car seats, nursery furniture
Open: Mon-Sat (10:00-17:00)
hastingsbaby.com |
Sergio
59 Queens Road
Hastings
TN34 IRE
Owner:
Open: 7 days a week |
Hastings Bathrooms (est. 1972)
130a Queens Road
Hastings
TN34 1RP
01424 431 368
Owner: Paul Gibbs
Stock: Bathroom suites, showers and more
Open: Mon-Sat (08:00-17:30)
hastingsbathsand
showers.co.uk |
Pura Vida Beauty
172 Queens Road
Hastings
TN34 1RN
01424 443565
Owner: Yasmin
Manicure & pedicure
Eyelashes & eyebrows
Facials & massages
Waxing & tinting
Appointments only
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Titanium Locksmiths
452 Old London Road,
Ore,
TN35 5BB map
New shop opened April 2025
01424 400 095
Owners: Terry & Bill
Locksmiths opening to public in Ore.
Commercial services.
Domestic services.
UPVC doors and windows.
titanium-locksmiths.co.uk |
Bustles & Bows
195 Queens Road
Hastings
TN34 1RG
01424 447 314
Owner: Helen
Bridal gowns, bridesmaids, flower girls & more
Open: Mon-Sat from 10:00
bustlesandbows.co.uk |
Teddy Tinker’s Tiny Treasures (March 2026)
84 Queens Road
Hastings
TN34 1RL
Owner: Kate
0751 626 8667
Open: Thurs- Sat (10:00-17:00)
Shop cabinets have tiny antiques including doll's house furniture, medals and badges, jewellery, cufflinks, miniature ornaments, lead soldiers, vintage buttons and sewing accessories, gemstones and more. In the back of the shop are historical local postcards, letters, documents, Victorian photographs, vintage cinema posters and rare sheet music.
A second shop Oh My Days next door at No 83 will be run by Kate’s husband, Alex. It will stock fancy-dress, vintage costume and other antique and vintage goods.
Previously Teddy Tinker’s was at 134 London Road, TN37 (from 2013-2025).
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Printed Matter (est. 201*)
185 Queens Road
TN34 1RG
01424 440 466
Owner: Lee Humphries
The Story
Community bookshop selling new books on social sciences, social history, culture, fiction.
Basement of the shop is Pressing Matters, selling a mixture of soul, hip hop, jazz, soundtracks, post punk 2nd hand vinyl
Open: Thurs-Sat
Online sales.
printedmatterhastings.co.uk |
Hare & Hawthorn (est. 2015)
51 George Street
TN34 3EA
01424 429 909
Owner: Neal Neofitou
The Story
Stock: fiction, history, art, cookery, nature, local interest, children's books and more. Plus greeting cards, stationery, pens, inks & giftwrap.
Open: 7 days a week (limited hours)
hareandhawthorn
bookshop.co.uk |
MADE (est. 2017)
24 Havelock Road,
Hastings
TN34 1BP
01424 444 700
Contact: Stephanie
Locally owned independent estate agency.
Sales
Open: Mon-Fri: (09:00-17:30)
Sat: (09:00-16:00)
madehastings.co.uk |
John Bray (est. 1872)
72 High Street
Hastings Old Town
TN34 3EL
01424 421 544
Directors: Olivia & Ben
Sales
Lettings
Open: Mon-Fri: (09:00-17:30)
Sat: (09:00-16:00)
johnbrayandsons.com |
Chef’s Ware
60-61 Queens Road
Hastings
TN34 1RE
01424 443 859
Owner: Charles Francis
Bakeware
China & porcelain
Kitchen knives + sharpening
Pots & pans
chefsware.co.uk/ |
Capsule
17 Courthouse Street,
Hastings
TN34 3 UE
07772 056 945
Owner:
Men & women’s fashion |
Shimizu Flowers (est. 2005)
22a High Street
Hastings Old Town
TN34 3EY
01424 425 971
Owner: Mao
Constance Spry Flower School alumni
Open: Mon-Sat from 09:30
shimizuflowers.co.uk
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George Street Salon (est: 2020)
50a George Street,
Hastings Old Town
TN34 3EA
Owner: Eliza
07563 116 105
Unisex salon
Open: Mon-Sat from 09:00
thegeorgestreetsalon.co.uk
Also
Claremont, Claremont Place
Hair & Hound, Queens Road |
Walley’s (est. Oct. 2024)
191 Queens Road
Hastings
TN34 1RQ
07300 321 191
Owner: Deborah
Indoor plants. Garden items.
Gifts. Deli.
Downstairs cafe/bar (Pickled).
Open: Wed-Sun(11:00-20:00)
walleys.co.uk |
Wilson, Wilson and Hancock
Cambridge House
12-14 Cambridge Road
Hastings
TN34 1DJ
01424 421 717
Owners: Paul & Joanne
Contact:
Eye Care
Eye Wear
Contact Lenses
Established over 75 years ago.
Open: Mon-Sat
Branches: Rye, Lewes, Tenterden |
Sussex Framing Centre
20 Claremont,
Hastings,
TN34 1HA
07927 604 743
Owner:
Mouldings
Mounts
Glass
Open: Mon-Sat
sussexframingcentre.co.uk |
One Twenty One
55 Queens Road
Hastings
TN34 1RE
07388 509061
Owner:
Vintage and second hand clothing shop.
y2k retro and branded clothing bought and sold.
Previously located at 121 Queens Road
Open: Thurs-Sat
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Wow & Flutter (est: 2014)
8 Trinity Street
Hastings
TN34 1HG
01424 439 859
Owners: Tim and Susan
Vinyl records
Books
Graphic Novels
Open: Tues-Sat (11:00-17:00)
wowandflutterhastings.com
Also: Pressing Matters |
Hastings Sewing Centre
54 Queens Road
Hastings
TN34 1RE
01424 423108
Owner:
Sewing machines
Wool/Cotton/Fabric
Haberdashery
Repair service
Lessons
Open: Mon-Sat (09:30-17:00)
Online sales
hastingssewingcentre.co.uk |
Funnel & Perring
192-193 Queens Road
Hastings
TN34 1RG
01424 426287
Partners: Jacqueline Eichler & Gary Lake
Conveyancing
Divorce
Family law
Probate
Wills & more
funnellandperring.co.uk |
King Stationers
5-6 Alexandra Parade,
Park Avenue,
Hastings
TN34 2PQ map
01424 437 136
Owners:
Stationery
Artists Supplies
Custom Framing Service
Open: Mon-Fri (10:00-16:00)
Sat (10:00-14:00)
Established since 1870s.
kingsstationersart.co.uk (retail)
kingsstationers.co.uk (business) |
Brickz n Bits
22 Robertson Street,
Hastings New Town
TN34 1HL
01424 481 174
Owners: Lindsey & Kristel
Plastic building brick kits for all ages.
Open: 7 days a week
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Chef’s Ware |
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