This site is your gateway to the remarkable natural environment of Hastings and St Leonards. With a network of six Local Nature Reserves throughout the town there is a rich diversity of wildlife, landscapes and history to explore.

Discover our Wildlife area for details of the fauna and flora to be found in and around Hastings

Explore our Nature Reserves area for a wealth of information about our local reserves, including location and access information and details of the habitats and wildlife to be found in each reserve.
Use our Sightings area to report or search for wildlife sightings around Hastings. Recent reported sightings include:
Bird ringing in Warren glen this morning found a lovely GRASSHOPPER WARBLER, this secretive species has been n... Read More
It was looking like a quiet walk as myself and Lulu the dog headed upstream this afternoon. Then, as I gazed a... Read More
Early morning seawatching has been hard work this weekend, with just a few Gannets and 1-3 Scoters on both day... Read More
With the wind having dropped a look around the top of Fairlight Coastguards at Hastings Country Park this even... Read More
Heathland restoration:
The Highland cattle have done a superb job in Warren Glen over summer reducing the dominance of bracke... Read More
A total of 25 Highland cattle are presently grazing within Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve as part of our ongoing management ... Read More
Join the Friends of Summerfields Wood in a practical conservation task helping to maintain and improve this idyllic and historic l... Read More