£4.99 eBay Auction
2023-09-17 - 2023-09-25 | East Sussex
Visit our eBay page from 17th – 24th September for unbeatable prices on clothes, books, puzzles, homeware, children’s toys, shoes, accessories, bric-a-brac and much more – starting from just £4.99! You have one week to grab as many bargains as possible.

BARGAINS THIS WAY ➡️ Follow the link from Sunday 17th September – once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Bexhill Brew
2023-09-27 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | St Michael’s Hospice Shop – Bexhill, 79 Devonshire Road, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1BD, United Kingdom
We are thrilled to be able to offer informal pop-up coffee mornings in our Hospice shops! These pop-up brews provide the community with an opportunity to network and talk about dying, death or loss whilst browsing through some pre-loved items and digging out a bargain.
Our Compassionate Communities team will be collaborating with our Bexhill Shop to offer more brews throughout the year. Nearby residents and visitors are invited for free refreshments, social interaction and to have conversations about life in their town. Our aim is to support local communities by tackling loneliness and isolation.
Shop volunteers and employees will also be available for a tea and a chat, or for assistance with your shopping requests.
For more information, please contact Jo Sharman, Community Development Coordinator, on 07929 206658 or email JSarman@stmichaelshospice.com

Battle Brew
2023-09-29 12:30 - 14:00 | St Michael’s Hospice Shop – Battle, 42a High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0EE, United Kingdom
We are thrilled to be able to offer informal pop-up coffee mornings in our Hospice shops! These pop-up brews provide the community with an opportunity to network and talk about dying, death or loss whilst browsing through some pre-loved items and digging out a bargain.
Our Compassionate Communities team will be collaborating with our Battle Shop to offer more brews throughout the year. Nearby residents and visitors are invited for free refreshments, social interaction and to have conversations about life in their town. Our aim is to support local communities by tackling loneliness and isolation.
Shop volunteers and employees will also be available for a tea and a chat, or for assistance with your shopping requests.
For more information, please contact Jo Sharman, Community Development Coordinator, on 07929 206658 or email JSarman@stmichaelshospice.com.

The Big Sing
2023-10-07 11:30 - 22:00 | St John’s Church, Brittany Road, St Leonards on Sea
Singing their hearts out at the 2023 Big Sing are:

Peasmarsh and District Ladies Choir
Oresome Sounds, Tune Up Tuesday’s
Vocality and The Seaview Project Choir
Seatones
Hastings Town Singers
Harmony One
The Melodians
Battle Community Singers
Cocktail Choir
Soundwaves Community Choir
The Friday Singers
Bexhill Community Singers
Hastings Punk Choir
Hastings Philharmonic Choir
The Acappella Bellas
Vocal Tones Choir
Whatlington Singers
The Class Choir
Hastings Rock Choir
Rother Community Choir

To round off the day’s events, there will be an ‘All together Now’ collective sing at approximately 9pm.
Free entry, donations welcome. Event runs from 10.30am – 9pm.
Refreshments and raffle available.
Thank you to St John’s Church for their generosity and support in hosting this event.

Pumpkin Trail
2023-10-21 11:00 - 13:00 | St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Bring your little witches and wizards along to the Hospice on Saturday 21st October from 10am – 12pm and join the double, double toil and trouble!
Our spooktacular family friendly event takes place in the Hospice gardens, so look out for the witch! If you follow the trail and hunt for tokens, you’ll receive a thrilling reward.
Discover the name of the witch’s cat for the chance to win a ghostly prize too!
Children £3.50 and adults £1.50 (refreshments included).
No prior booking required, just turn up on the day. The Pumpkin Trail will take place indoors in the event of poor weather – please join us, rain or shine!
For more information, please contact the Fundraising team on 01424 456396 or email fundraising@stmichaelshospice.com

The Big Draw
2023-10-24 11:30 - 2023-10-28 14:30 | Multiple venues across Hastings
Join us for a selection of free drawing workshops this October half-term!
Workshops will be led by some local artists who designed sculptures for the Hospice’s Follow that Duck art trail.
All sessions will run from 10.30am – 1.30pm and there will be refreshments available.
Tuesday 24th October – The Nest Cafe, High Street, Hastings – Rosie Freund
This workshop will be suitable for all ages and abilities and is being led by artist Rosie Freund. A variety of themes will be explored during the session, including A Day at the Seaside.
Wednesday 25th October – Arts in the Park, Alexandra Park, Hastings – Sophie Malpas
Come along and connect with the rich offerings of the park spaces, taking inspiration from the natural world, through collage, led by Sophie Malpas. All abilities and ages welcomed.
Thursday 26th or Friday 27th October – St Michael’s Hospice, St Leonards on Sea – Georgie Wheeler
Join us on Thursday 26th or Friday 27th October at St Michael’s Hospice (or both sessions, if you are feeling keen!) with artist Georgie Wheeler, to develop some expressive sensory doodles inspired by walks in our Hospice gardens. These will then be used to decorate some of our bench seating areas at the Hospice – come and make your mark!
Book your tickets today!

Mega Sale
2023-11-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Arthur Easton Centre, St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Join us for our Retail Mega Sale!
You’ll find hundreds of bargains, including clothes, toys, jigsaws, shoes and household items, available for crazy prices starting from as little as £1.
The Mega Sale will take place in the Arthur Easton Centre at St Michael’s Hospice from 10am-12pm. Entry is free.

Arrive early for the best deals!

Queer Grief - Starting 7th November
2023-11-07 | St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
A safe space for LGBTQI+ people to share experiences of bereavement and grief. As queer people may often have to self-censor, this confidential space allows for full expression without fear of judgement in the knowledge that your grief and experiences are shared with others within the LGBTQI+ community.
This group will be led and supported by LGBTQIA+ identifying counsellors/facilitators.
This is a series of sessions that will commence on 7th November, running for eight consecutive weeks. It is a closed therapy group requiring participants to commit to attending the first and each following weekly session.
Please contact our Bereavement team for a chance to find out more on 01424 456361 or bereavement@stmichaelshospice.com.

Christmas Markets - St Leonards on Sea
2023-11-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Masonic Hall, East Ascent, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0DR, United Kingdom
Experience the magic of Christmas at our festive markets!
Get ready to embrace the spirit of the season at our Christmas Markets! We are thrilled to announce not one, but two fabulous markets, each overflowing with Christmas cheer and an array of delightful stalls.
Saturday 18th November – Masonic Hall, St Leonards on Sea, 10am-2pm
Saturday 25th November – Pett Village Hall, Pett, 10am-2pm
🎄 Christmas themed delights: Get yourself into the festive spirit at our markets come alive with twinkling lights and festive decor.
🎁 Unique crafts and gifts: Discover the perfect present for your loved ones among a diverse selection of handcrafted treasures and thoughtful gifts. From artisanal crafts to one-of-a-kind creations, there’s something for everyone on your list.
🎟️ Only £1 entry: Enjoy the festivities without breaking the bank! For just £1, you can enter our markets and soak in the joyful atmosphere, all while supporting your local hospice.
🌟 Spread joy and support for your community: By attending our Christmas Markets, you’ll be contributing to a great cause. Your support helps us provide essential care and support to the community of Hastings and Rother.
Don’t miss this chance to find the perfect gifts, enjoy the holiday spirit, and make a difference in your community!

Christmas Markets - Pett
2023-11-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Pett Village Hall, Pett Village Hall, Pett Rd, Pett, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4HD, United Kingdom

Lights of Love
2023-12-03 - 2023-12-10 | Various
A time to come together to make a tangible act of remembrance for loved ones no longer with us, in the form of dedicating a star on a Lights of Love tree at one of our celebrations.
Whether your loved one received the care of St Michael’s Hospice or not, young or old, local or further afield, all can be remembered at Lights of Love.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to a Lights of Love celebration this December.
Making a Dedication
Using one of our new biodegradable stars, write your personal dedication, using a waterproof pen. You may choose to write on the name of your loved one, paint or add pictures, add decorations to make it personal to you and to them.
You can choose to take your dedication/s along with you to one of the celebrations to hang on the trees located there, hang it on your own tree at home or you can send to the Hospice for us to hang on one of our trees.
Please remember, your stars may be hung on trees that are located outside so may become damaged. To ensure we think about the environment, please avoid using sticky tape, glitter and other plastic or non-biodegradable products.
If you would like a star, please visit one of our shops, our Hospice Reception or contact our fundraising team on 01424 456396 or email us.
Visiting the Lights of Love Trees
Lights will be on the Lights of Love trees on the top lawn at the Hospice from Sunday 10th – Friday 29th December. If you wish to visit, this can be arranged between 9am – 4.30pm by contacting the main Reception on 01424 445177.
The trees will also remain at the venues. Please contact the venues in advance of visiting to avoid disappointment.
Thank you to Little Down Farm who have kindly donated trees for this event.
Lights of Love celebrations
Sunday 3rd December, 3:15pm
Hastings Crematorium, The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2AE
St Thomas’ Church, Winchelsea, TN36 4EB
Thursday 7th December, 6pm
Arthur Easton Centre, St Michael’s Hospice, Upper Maze Hill, TN38 0LB

Sunday 10th December – Please check the time of your chosen venue
3:00pm – St John’s Church, Pevensey Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN38 0LF
3:15pm – St Peter’s Church, Church Street, Bexhill on Sea, TN40 2HE
3:15pm – St Mary’s Church, Church Square, Rye, TN31 7HF
3:15pm – St Mary’s Church, Upper Lake, Battle, TN33 0AN
To find out more about Lights of Love, please contact our fundraising team on 01424 456396 or email us.

Christmas on the Coast
2023-12-09 11:00 - 16:00 | The Stade Hall, Hastings Old Town, 20 Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3DW
Ho ho ho! Christmas on the Coast is a free event, hosted by St Michael’s Hospice as a way of saying thank you to the community of Hastings and Rother for their support throughout the year. Donations are welcome.

This fun and popular family event will feature:

🎅 Visit from Santa
🧑‍🎄 Letters to Santa
⛄️ Reindeer food making
🤶 Gingerbread decorating
And much more!

Bring your little elves to meet our little elves on Saturday 9th December at The Stade in Hastings, 11am-4pm.

Death Cafe
2024-02-24 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-06-08 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-08-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Arthur Easton Centre, St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Join us for an afternoon of tea, coffee, cake and conversation.
A Death Café is a social enterprise initiative that creates a forum where anyone can raise any issue around dying, death and loss. The aim is to have a supportive, kind, open and honest conversation around this sometimes taboo topic.
The café is not led, as such, and is not a therapeutic group. Members of the Hospice’s Wellbeing team are there, if needed, to steer the conversation. Come along and see where the conversation takes you.

Doors open at 2pm. For more information, please contact our Spiritual Support team on 01424 445177.

Waggy Winter Wander
2024-03-16 09:30 - 15:00 | Winchelsea Beach Community Centre, Sea Road, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4NA, United Kingdom
Join us for a waggy day out! Meet other dog-lovers, walk amongst the stunning countryside and enjoy some refreshments and shopping at our doggy-themed market.
Fee: £10 per dog, includes registration, rosette and a doggy goody bag at the end of the walk.
Sponsorship: Each dog raising a minimum of £40 (not including Gift Aid), will be entered into our prize draw to win a luxury doggy hamper! This can be online donations or cash. The draw will be held on Friday, 26th April 2024.
Why not set up a Just Giving page to make it easier for people support your fundraising.
Details: We’ll meet at 9.30am for a 10am start at Winchelsea Beach Community Association, Sea Road, TN36 4NA. Hot and cold drinks, cakes and treats will be available, as well as doggy-related market stalls.
There is a choice of distances:

A 5km walk to the historic Mary Stanford Lifeboat station and back again, or…

A 10km loop of the beautiful Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

Free refreshments will be available at the half-way point of both walks.
All walkers will then return to the Winchelsea Hall for drinks and snacks, a raffle, market stalls and more – including a dog caricature!
This is a relaxed, sociable walk for dog owners and families to enjoy the stunning landscapes of Rye Harbour and Winchelsea Beach. The walks will be marshalled by guides to keep everyone safe and on the right path!
For more information go to our Eventbrite page or contact the Fundraising team on 01424 456396 or email us.

Easter Bunny Hop
2024-03-23 10:00 - 13:00 | St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Hop on down to our ever popular Easter Bunny Hop in the Hospice grounds on Saturday 23rd March, 10am-1pm.

Treat your family to a morning of fun Easter activities, including:

Explore the bunny trail around our beautiful garden
Decorate an #Easter bonnet to take home
Pot sunflower seeds watch them grow at home
Spring themed crafts

Refreshments will be available to purchase and you’ll also be able to enter a raffle, take part in fun games and browse our market stalls.

Entry is £4.00 per child – adults can hop in for free!

Hastings Half Marathon
2024-03-24 | Hastings
Hastings Half Marathon is iconic! Join our team of St Michael’s Hospice runners and be part of something special in 2024.
Whether you’re focused on New Years resolutions, looking for your next challenge, or are a seasoned Hastings Half runner, we want you on our team to help raise awareness for Hospice care.
Each runner will receive a Relax and Refresh bundle, running vest or t-shirt and also receive support from our cheer squad from start to finish.
Register to run here: https://www.hastings-half.co.uk and let us know you’ve signed up to run in aid of St Michael’s Hospice by calling the Fundraising team on 01424 456396 or email us.

Bingo
2024-04-03 - 2024-10-30 | Arthur Easton Centre, St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Try your luck at one of our bingo afternoons, hosted by Hospice Volunteer Margaret and our Hastings and St Leonards Support Group.
Our bingo events are offered on a regular basis. All bingo events take place in the Arthur Easton Centre, St Michael’s Hospice from 2pm – 4pm. Please see below list of current dates:
3rd and 17th April
1st, 15th and 29th May
12th and 26th June
7th and 21st August
18th September
2nd, 16th and 30th October
Only £3 for six books with 10 games.
Players must be 18 or over.

An Evening with Jo Brand and Friends
2024-04-21 20:00 - 23:00 | White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1JX, United Kingdom
We are delighted to announce that British comedy legend Jo Brand is hosting An Evening with Jo Brand and Friends in aid of St Michael’s Hospice on 21st April 2024.
Jo, who grew up in Hastings, promises to deliver a fabulous evening not to be missed!
Jo will be supported by the hilarious Zoe Lyons and Andy Robinson.
Tickets are now on sale from the White Rock Theatre Box Office – book soon to avoid disappointment.
Click here to book now.

Race The Rother
2024-05-12 13:00 - 17:00 | The Hub, Bodiam, East Sussex, TN32 5RA, United Kingdom
Race the Rother paddleboard event returns to Bodiam this spring. Once again St Michael’s Hospice is teaming up with their friends at Epic Life to bring you an event full to the brim with outdoor fun for all the family!
The event features one race for all ages and abilities.

3km or 5km Race: Starting at 1pm one large race that will accommodate all skill levels and include tandem paddling. This way, everyone can participate and have a great time on the water with a choice of shorter or longer routes.
Families and leisure seekers: From 1:15pm, enjoy the wildlife, flora and fauna as you meander along the Rother.
Mega-SUP 2K (6-8 people): This challenge is a fantastic opportunity to have fun and bond with your team of paddlers, enjoy being outdoors, get some exercise and support a local charity making a difference in Hastings and Rother. It’s a perfect way to spend a team-building day out. So come on, grab your squad and get ready to paddle your way to victory on the Mega-SUP boards. You’ll be cheering each other on and laughing all the way to the finish line. And who knows, maybe your team will be the first to claim the champions title at Race the Rother!

Limited edition medals will be awarded to all participants as you paddle across the finish line (wet or dry!). And, once you’ve worked up an appetite, head over to The Hub and indulge in some well-deserved nourishment from one of our amazing event sponsors.
Camping is available for anyone wanting to stay overnight – book here: https://thehubquarryfarm.co.uk/ https://original-huts.co.uk/
Refreshments and food are available from the onsite facilities: https://thehubquarryfarm.co.uk/food-and-drink/
Lots of locations and vantage points en route for spectators. https://www.google.com/maps/@50.9965175,0.534152,1242m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
Price: Individuals: £23 per person; Tandems: £40 per pair
Early Bird: Individuals: £20 per person; Tandems: £36 per pair – until 15 April 2024
Click here to book now.

Open Gardens - June 2024
2024-06-01 - 2024-06-23 | St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
We’re excited to share with you our June 2024 Open Garden dates. Join us to explore the wonderfully beautiful gardens of Hastings and Rother and take a rare glimpse into some the most spectacular hidden gems that the area has to offer. We also have dates in July. This event is kindly sponsored by Crest House Care Ltd.
We have pleasure in providing What3Words (W3W) locations for those who find them useful. Open Garden maps will be available to download here soon.
Saturday 1st June – Winchelsea Beach, £7.50 entry for access to all gardens

Solstice, Sea Road, TN36 4LH
W3W: driftwood.templates.taker
Decking and patio, lawn and flower beds, mini orchard and a vegetable plot.
White Cove, Sea Road, TN36 4LH
Butterfly and bee friendly, raised vegetable planters and expertise in gardening for older gardeners.
El Indalo, Old Harbour Farm Lane, TN36 4JZ
W3W: debut.last.hobbyists
Sculpture trail, sea themed areas, diverse planting.
Wenrhos, Old Habour Farm Lane, TN36 4JZ
W3W: debut.last.hobbyists
Informal garden with lots of self-seeded wild flowers and many native trees, wildlife pond with lots of birds and ducks and an old 1960s caravan serves as a quirky summerhouse.
St Valery, The Ridge, TN36 4LT
W3W: trips.nutrients.inflating
Surprising gems such as a restored 1880s railway carriage, a miniature herb and fruit patch and beds filled with lavender, daisies, crocosmia, percicaria and other delights.
Windjammer, The Ridge, TN36 4LU
W3W: operation.snuck.panning
Shingle garden, fish ponds, vegetables and plants.
Refreshments available here.
The Ship Inn, Sea Road, Winchelsea, TN36 4LH
W3W: investors.dreading.ladders

Saturday 8th June – Pett, £6.00 entry for access to all gardens

Fairlight End, Pett Road, TN35 4HB
W3W: velocity.postings.radar
Wildflower meadows, naturalistic topiary and landscape views.
Refreshments available here.
Hither Green Cottage, Pett Road, TN35 4HA
W3W: grin.roadshow.webcams
A small bog garden, colourful bed of perennial flowers and blue and purple themed central flower bed.
French Court Farmhouse, Pett Road, TN35 4JA
W3W: risky.digested.scam
Mediterranean courtyard, walled kitchen garden and wild flower meadows.
Refreshments available here.
Tuesday 11th June – Bexhill Old Town, £7.50 entry for access to all gardens

Barrack Hall Park Allotments, Belle Hill, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2AP
W3W: sweep.sorry.herbs
Plenty of fresh fruit and veg, variety of bee and butterfly-friendly flower, fabulous ideas for self-sufficiency
Jasmine Cottage, Orchard Road, TN40 2DQ
Quirky, all seasons garden with several distinct rooms, use of rescued and recycled items and big surprises.
3 Orchard Close, Church Street, TN40 2HD
Wildlife haven, lots of old roses and unusual herbs and plants.
St Peter’s Churchyard, Church Street, TN40 2HE
Peaceful and restful place, attractive to visitors and a haven for wildlife.
Orchard Cottage, 22 Gatelands Drive, TN39 4DP
W3W: rats.boxer.noting
Good variety of plants and shrubs; informal, interesting and quirky; wrap around cottage garden.
HOPES: House of Prayer East Sussex, The Coach House, Manor Gardens, TN40 9JA
W3W: jumpy.echo.normal
Relaxed gardens with an array of mature planted areas, benches to sit and reflect with a real sense of calm. A great way to get away from it all. Please note the HOPES garden will be opening at 1pm.

Tuesday 18th June – Ticehurst, £5.00 entry

Wardsbrook Farm, Wardsbrook Road, TN5 7DR
Four acres of contrasting garden areas, glorious views, topiary, formal gardens, hot borders, wild meadows and so much more.
Refreshments available here.

Saturday 22nd June – Sedlescombe, £7.50 entry for access to all gardens
1 Coach House Cottages, Hurst Lane, TN33 0PE
Three acre garden which has been worked on for 18 years, a variety of plants and secluded areas and a walled garden and pond.
2 Coast House Cottages, Hurst Lane, TN33 0PE
Vegetable and flower shrubs, countryside views and different sections throughout the garden.
The Haven, Sandrock Hill, TN33 0QR
W3W: fermented.says.stripped
Koi pond, stunning trees and beautiful views
2 The Old Tanyard, TN33 0FJ
W3W: spines.grudging.division
Family-friendly, great entertaining space and colourful perennials.
Luff Farm, Chapel Hill, TN33 0QX
W3W: mulled.scratches.passport
Fantastic views over the Sedlescombe area, a large garden and various rooms including an orchard, a formal garden, a vegetable patch and meadow area.
All gardens will be open from 10.30am – 3pm.
If you would like to purchase an Open Gardens season ticket for £40, which enables access to all of our 2024 gardens, please contact the Fundraising Team on 01424 456396 or email fundraising@stmichaelshospice.com
Open Garden Booklet
Our Open Garden booklet, listing all of our gardens listings and essential information, is available from all of our Hospice shops and Reception, plus the following outlets:
Pashley Manor, Tate Fencing, Planters, Julie’s Plants, Brown’s Farm Shop, King John’s Nursery, M Betts and Lloyd Butchers, Eggs to Apples, Athela’s Plants, Hope Cottage Farm, Great Park Farm, Carrolls Fruit and Veg, Eldridge’s Animal Feeds, La Collina Gardens, Blackbrooks Bexhill, Merriments, Wakeham’s Farm, Petals for Plants, Rye Garden Centre, Ed’s Nursery, Benenden Community Shop and Rotherview Nursery.

Camino de Santiago Trek 2024
2024-06-01 - 2024-06-09 | East Sussex
Join our overseas challenge – 1st-8th June 2024

Come with us for an adventure that explores the best known of all the pilgrims’ ways to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

During the five-day Camino de Santiagio trek you will traverse the hilly landscapes of Galicia, passing numerous points of cultural and historical interest along the way. The UNESCO World heritage site of Santiago de Compostela, the final destination of the legendary medieval Camino de Santiago, is named after the Apostle Saint James (Santiago) who is buried there.

Itinerary (click here for full details)
Day 1 (Saturday 1 June 2024):
UK to Sarria
Day 2 (Sunday 2 June 2024):
Sarria – Portomarin
Day 3 (Monday 3 June 2024):
Portomarin – Palace do Rei
Day 4 (Tuesday 4 June 2024):
Palace do Rei – Arzua
Day 5 (Wednesday 5 June 2024):
Arzua – Rua Opino
Day 6 (Thursday 6 June 2024):
Rua Opino – Santiago de Compostela
Day 7 (Friday 7 June 2024):
Santiago
Day 8 (Saturday 8 June 2024):
Santiago – UK

If you think you have what it takes, or for more information about the Trek, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact our fundraising team at fundraising@stmichaelshospice.com or call 01424 456396.

Open Gardens - July 2024
2024-07-06 - 2024-07-24 | Various
We’re excited to share with you our July 2024 Open Garden dates. Join us to explore the wonderfully beautiful gardens of Hastings and Rother and take a rare glimpse into some the most spectacular hidden gems that the area has to offer. We welcome families to our Open Gardens and under 16s go free. This event is kindly sponsored by Crest House Care Ltd.
We have pleasure in providing What3Words (W3W) locations for those who find them useful. Open Garden maps will be available to download here soon.
Saturday 6th July – St Leonards on Sea, £7.50 entry for access to all gardens, under 16s free.
25 Upper Maze Hill, TN38 0LB – Featuring Q&A with Jean Griffin, Gardening Expert and Radio Personality.
W3W: rigid.tones.blend
Plenty of seating to enjoy the scenery, sensory garden and exciting artwork throughout gardens. Refreshments available here.
A very special guest joining us at our Hospice Open Gardens. Jean Griffin, Gardening Expert and Radio Personality, will be sharing her years of experience and knowledge on all things gardening. Come along and ask Jean about any gardening queries you have, from identifying plants, to what to plant this month, between 11am-1pm.
Jean has spent her whole life working in horticulture with a passion for talking about plants and sharing her wealth of knowledge. She has been a Judge and Trustee for Bloom, was previously the President of the Kew Guild, as well as a Fellow of the Institute of Horticulture. Suffice to say, this is not one to miss!
Jean has kindly offered her time to chat to us. She says “Horticulture has been good to me, and I want to give something back”. So if you’re a newbie gardener and need some tips for how to start, or have experience and want to delve deeper into the gardening world, this Q&A is for you.
Glanymor, 3 Highlands Gardens, TN38 0HT
W3W: taker.chef.crest
This garden has only opened once before and is in the process of restoring the garden with new planting. Beautiful sea views.
Delphia House, 11 Branksome Road, TN38 0UA
W3W: result.cheese.craft
A garden of surprises, designed by the late Robin Williams, a gold medalist at Chelsea and later chair of the Show Garden Judges, and a cat friendly garden.
St Benedicts B & B, 81 Pevensey Road, TN38 0LR
W3W: taps.planet.banana
Victorian walled kitchen garden with seating areas, glasshouses, old bothy and conservatory. In one walled garden, there are two
glasshouses, a summer house and a chapel. Large pond and numerous mature flower borders.
Saturday 13th July – Hastings, £6.00 entry for access to all gardens, under 16s free.

41 Linton Road, TN34 1TW
W3W: excuse.glass.saves
Silver birch woodland with a natural pond, rose walk, formal garden and a vegetable garden.
Silverdale, 1 Amherst Road, TN34 1TT
W3W: steps.cable.lists
Completely renovated in 2022 with an expanse of formal lawn surrounded by large borders. Tropicana meets traditional English.
Refreshments available here.
90 Priory Avenue, TN34 1UL
W3W: cost.water.cove
Beautiful 1930s mock Tudor house, views across Hastings and The Ridge and a sub-tropical planting style with some unusual specimens.
Saturday 20th July – Hastings Old Town, £7.50 entry for access to all gardens, under 16s free.
Refreshments will be served at 132 High Street, TN34 3ET.
Ebenezer Cottage, Tackleway, TN34 3BX
W3W: latest.first.final
Echiums, East Hill backdrop and a no dig approach.
Lower Torfield Allotments, Old London Road, TN34 3HA
W3W: quarrel.photo.store
Inspiration galore with vegetables, fruit and flowers and sustainability advice and eco ideas.
44 The Croft, TN34 3HH
W3W: smile.comical.grass
Terraced garden overlooking Hastings Old Town, garden with space for wildflowers and paths and steps that lead to different levels.
The Studio House, 64 Croft Road, TN34 3HE
W3W: skip.truth.trails
A secret garden hidden behind a brick wall belonging to the former Gardens Editor of Country Living magazine, a sheltered space of many moods and lush
planting on several level and a huge tulip tree overhangs much of the garden accompanied by olive and mulberry trees.
The Old Rectory, 2-4 Harold Road, Ore, TN35 5ND
W3W: modes.added.slam
Surprisingly large, with stunning herbaceous borders, wide range of plants and for all seasons and a sumptuous walled garden.
Tuesday 23rd July – Northiam, £7.50 entry for access to all gardens, under 16s free.
Brickwall, Rye Road, TN31 6NL
Chess garden with topiary, library lawn with formal lawns and themed gardens.
Rose View, Quickbourne Lane, TN31 6QY
Wildlife garden, ducks and chickens and an advocate for wildlife.
Westwell House, Main Street, TN31 6NB
Romantic garden, quiet places to sit, woodland, pond meadow, a formal parterre and more.
44 Cricketers Field, TN31 6FA
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The border is a traditional English country cottage style, features include bananas, palms, yuca, bougainvillea and a towering and trailing passion flower and jasmine.
Friday 26th July – 74a Tower Road West, St Leonards on Sea
This garden is being opened by the owner, Christiana Meaden, who is kindly hosting the event herself with the support of her family and friends. Please support them by dropping by and helping them in their goal to raise funds for the #Hospice. Open 10:30am – 4pm.
All gardens will be open from 10.30am – 3pm, unless otherwise stated.
If you would like to purchase an Open Gardens season ticket for £40, which enables access to all of our 2024 gardens, please contact the Fundraising Team on 01424 456396 or email fundraising@stmichaelshospice.com
Open Garden Booklet
Our Open Garden booklet, listing all of our gardens listings and essential information, is available from all of our Hospice shops and Reception, plus the following outlets:
Pashley Manor, Tate Fencing, Planters, Julie’s Plants, Brown’s Farm Shop, King John’s Nursery, M Betts and Lloyd Butchers, Eggs to Apples, Athela’s Plants, Hope Cottage Farm, Great Park Farm, Carrolls Fruit and Veg, Eldridge’s Animal Feeds, La Collina Gardens, Blackbrooks Bexhill, Merriments, Wakeham’s Farm, Petals for Plants, Rye Garden Centre, Ed’s Nursery, Benenden Community Shop and Rotherview Nursery.

Rye and District Country Show
2024-08-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Elm Tree Farm, Main Road (A259), Icklesham, East Sussex, TN36 4BH, United Kingdom
Join the Rye and District Country Show committee for this year’s fun filled family day out on Saturday 17th August.
The day offers hours of entertainment, including a traditional horse show, a fun dog show, classic car show and an open-air country fair with stalls. Whether you like four-legged friends or a four wheeled motor, there’s something for everyone.
The event takes place at Elm Tree Farm in Icklesham (TN36 4BH on the A259) from 10am – 4pm. Book your tickets now!
The Show is kindly organised by a committee of volunteers and in aid of St Michael’s Hospice (Hastings and Rother).
For further information please email fundraising@stmichaelshospice.com or call 01424 456396.

Pashley Manor: Dahlia Days
2024-09-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Pashley Manor, Wadhurst, TN5 7HE
Please note that due to adverse weather conditions, this event has been cancelled. If you have already booked tickets, please check your email for more information.

Join us for a glorious evening celebrating the dazzling Dahlia Days Festival at Pashley Manor Gardens. With guided tours given by a Pashley Manor gardener, guests will enjoy the 70 varieties of Dahlias creating such a magnificent spectacle. Followed by a drinks reception in the gardens.

Tickets are £20 and include entry to the garden, a guided tour and drinks reception with canapes. We have exclusive use of the gardens and all proceeds go to the Hospice.

Hospices to Holland: East Sussex to Amsterdam Cycle Ride
2024-09-18 - 2024-09-22 | St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Thank you to everyone who signed up for this awesome challenge, taking on 5 days, 4 countries and one epic adventure cycling from East Sussex to Amsterdam.
We have had a huge response, 75 riders between St Michael’s Hospice and St Wilfrid’s in Eastbourne! We are so grateful to everyone who has shown an interest however we have now reached capacity and are not able to take any further applications.
Ten riders have come from each of the headline sponsors and local employers, Hastings Direct and Identity, based in Eastbourne. We would like to say a big thank you to them for all their support and enthusiasm.
We are really sorry if you’ve missed out this time. Should you wish to, you can still help by making a donation to support the riders taking on the challenge please click here: Hospices to Holland: East Sussex to Amsterdam Cycle Ride – JustGiving
If you’d like to get involved in another fundraiser please do check out our other events, and if there’s something you’re keen to do and it’s not there please email the team at fundraising@stmichaelshospice.com with your ideas and we’ll see if we can help make it happen!

Meet us in the meadow: An evening at Great Dixter
2024-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Great Dixter House & Gardens, Northiam, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6PH, United Kingdom
We are delighted to invite you to an evening immersed in nature at Great Dixter Gardens.
Join us in the beautiful Prairie Meadow and listen to Michael Wachter, Senior Gardener, inspire us with a talk about biodiversity within meadows.
Enjoy refreshments before spending time in the renowned gardens, created by Christopher Lloyd, OBE, VMH.
Our thanks to Fergus Garrett and Great Dixter Trustees for their generosity in supporting this event.
Find out more and book.

£1 Fashion Sale
2024-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 | St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Discover hundreds of ladies, men’s and children’s pre-loved fashion items including clothes, bags and shoes – all at the unbeatable price of just £1 each!
We’ll also be offering £1 craft packs, which will include a range of lovely materials for budding crafters.
After bagging a bargain at the sale, join us at the St Michael’s Hospice Coffee Shop where you can treat yourself to a range of hot and cold drinks, cakes, and other treats and refreshments.
Every purchase at this event will help us to support and enable the community of Hastings and Rother to live well with dying, death and loss.

Pumpkin Trail
2024-10-26 10:00 - 13:00 | St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Join us for a spook-tacular Pumpkin Trail at St Michael’s Hospice!
Bring your little witches, wizards and goblins for a fun-filled morning from 10am to 1pm. Enjoy a ghostly walk along our Pumpkin Trail, where each child will receive a trick-or-treat bag and can participate in some creepy craft activities.
Entry is just £4 per child, and adults get in for free! Refreshments will be available for purchase.
Don’t miss out on this frightfully fun event!
