2026 Opening in St Leonards-on-Sea

September 2025: Wool Shop opens on Kings Road
Yarn and knitting store specialising in British wool. Also knitting tools and books. Online sales. Open: Wed-Sun. Founders:  Harriet Couchman and Christopher King.
Flock, 25 Kings Road, TN37 6DU map

August 2025: Homeware Shop opens on Kings Road
A mix of antiques and contemporary design interiors.
Open: Wed-Sun. Founders: Jonathon and Laura Low. 
Pitch, 42 Kings Road, TN37 6DY map.

1 July 2025: Craft Shop opens on Kings Road
Craft materials, haberdashery, knitting & crochet supplies, cross stitch materials, & much more. Regular Creative Workshops.
Owner: Theresa Hodge a veteran crafter and disability activist.
Crafting Connections, 59 Kings Road, TN37 6DY map

Opened in 2025 in St Leonards-on-sea

Wool: Flock (est. Sept 2025), 25 Kings Road TN37 6DU map
Yarn and knitting store specialising in British wool.
Owners: Harriet Couchman                                                                                   

Homeware: Pitch (est. Aug 2025), 42 Kings Road, TN37 6DY map.
Antiques and contemporary design interiors. 
Owners: Jonathon & Laura Low.                                       

Crafts: Crafting Connections (est. July 2025), 59 Kings Road, TN37 6DY map 
Craft materials, haberdashery, knitting & crochet supplies.
Owner: Theresa Hodge

Cafe: Botanica (May 2025), 2 Marina, TN38 0DX map
Coffee Bar & Eatery.
Owner: 

Wellness: Humble Heart (March 2025) 18 Silchester Road, TN38 0JB map                              Yoga, soundbaths, day retreats and more. Cafe & garden.
Owner: Jo Film

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Opened in 2024 in St Leonards-on-sea

Burgers: Bun (est. Oct 2024) @Heist, 22-26 Norman Road, TN37 6NH map     
Burgers, shakes & fries. Open 7 days a week.
Owners: Bunka Collective: Joshua, Celia & Tad. 

Bar/Kitchen: No 40 (est. Sept. 2024), 40 Norman Road, TN38 0EJ map                      
Previously Bramwell-Cole Clothiers
Owners: Jennifer & Jonathan.

Cafe: Chucky’s Baristro (June 2024), 57 Kings Road, TN37 6DY map             
Coffee shop with vegan food options.
Owner: Cagri Chucky Turan The Story (also @Bexhill railway station)

Fishmonger: Sonny’s of Rock-A-Nore (May 2024), 35 Kings Road, TN37 6DX map     
Sea food bar & fishmongers. Branch: Hastings
Owner: Elliott family. The Story Film

Seafood: The Selkie Seafood Bar (est. 2024) Bottle Alley, TN37 6FD
Fish or meat charcuterie. Beer, wine or soft drinks.
Owner: Conor John Pearson. Film

Japanese: Arigato (Jan 2024), 5 Norman Road, TN37 6NH map
Authentic Japanese cuisine. Pre 2024 @Heist & earlier @ Kino.
Owners: Yuka & Benoit. 

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Opened in 2023 in St Leonards-on-sea

Cafe: Supernature (2023-2025) 28 Norman Road, TN38 0EJ map
Previously the Love Cafe (2018-2023). Now Dora’s (2026).
Owners: Mark & Helen Edwards. Closed in 2025

Bookshop: Black Gull Books, 34 London Road, TN37 6AN map
Previously in Camden, North London, for many years. 
Owner: Chris Overfield. The Story

Restaurant: Bayte (est. July 2023), 45-46 Kings Road, TN37 6DY map
Modern European Cafe & Restaurant.
Owners: Ruby Boglione (daughter of Gael & Francesco founders of Petersham Nurseries) & Silvy Pilkington.

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Opened in 2022 

Cafe/Bar: Cumbia Kitchen (est. Dec 2022), 44 Marina, TN38 0BU map
South American cafe/bar
Owner: Jackie Turner. The Story

Restaurant: Colombo House (est. Nov 2022), 18-19 Marina, TN38 0DZ map
Cuisine: Sri Lankan
Owner/chef: Caleb

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Opened in 2021 

Food Hall: Heist (est. Aug 2021), 22-26 Norman Road, TN37 6NH map
Includes a seafood restaurant The Boathouse plus brewery tap (Three Legs) plus assorted food and drink hubs.
Owners: Ben, Kate and Gillie (The Story)

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