Welcome to Guestling Thorn

Guestling Thorn is a small village located in the county of East Sussex, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of Hastings and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is dedicated to St. Laurence and is a Grade II listed building. The church is a popular destination for visitors who come to admire its beautiful architecture and learn about its rich history.

Guestling Thorn is also home to a number of small businesses, including a village shop, a post office, and a pub. The pub, called The Royal Oak, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The pub serves a range of traditional British dishes and has a cozy atmosphere that makes it the perfect place to relax and unwind after a long day of exploring the village and its surroundings.

One of the main attractions of Guestling Thorn is its proximity to the coast. The village is just a short drive from the seaside town of Hastings, which is known for its historic Old Town, its fishing fleet, and its famous pier. Visitors to Guestling Thorn can easily spend a day exploring Hastings and its many attractions before returning to the peace and quiet of the village. Overall, Guestling Thorn is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of East Sussex.

Local Schools

School	Details
Guestling Bradshaw Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Siobhan Andrews	Rye Road Guestling Hastings East Sussex TN35 4LS 01424812279 School Website
The Hastings Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Simon Addison	Rye Road Hastings East Sussex TN35 5DN 01424711950 School Website
Ore Village Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jo Campbell	Rye Road Hastings East Sussex TN35 5DB 01424422979 School Website
Buckswood School Other Independent School Ages:10-19 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Samson	Broomham Hall Rye Road Guestling East Sussex TN35 4LT 1424813813 School Website
Sandown Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Charles Lindsay	The Ridge Hastings East Sussex TN34 2AA 01424436983 School Website
The Flagship School Free Schools Special Ages:6-16 Head Teacher Mr Jonty Clark	The Ridge Hastings TN34 2AE
All Saints Ce Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katherine Hurd	Githa Road Hastings East Sussex TN35 5JU 01424421397 School Website
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Hastings Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sue Allen	Old London Road Hastings East Sussex TN35 5NA 01424429494 School Website
The Baird Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carly Welch	Parker Road Hastings East Sussex TN34 3TH 01424425670 School Website
Dudley Infant Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Stuart Maclean	Harold Road Hastings East Sussex TN35 5NJ 01424422981 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Three Oaks Butchers Lane, Three Oaks, East Sussex, TN35 4NL 0.92 Miles

Doleham Doleham Lane, Doleham, East Sussex, TN35 4LY 2.12 Miles

Ore Hughenden Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3ND 2.34 Miles

Hastings Station Approach, Off Havelock Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1BA 3.00 Miles

St Leonards Warrior Square Kings Road, St Leonards, East Sussex, TN37 6HL 3.67 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
United Taxis 01424 204060 12 Playden Gdns, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2SH 1.54 Miles
Gps Taxi 01424 444663 2A Chiltern Drive, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3PZ 1.69 Miles
Hastings Taxi Call 01424 866866 65 Malvern Way, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3PS 1.78 Miles
Woodlands Taxi Service 01424 866866 Malvern Way, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3PS 1.78 Miles
Taybar Radio Taxis 01424 719719 278A Priory Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3NN 1.88 Miles
Reliable Car Travel 07971 554720 223 Parker Rd, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3UA 1.95 Miles
Air And Back 07917 757396 Scutes Close, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2BU 2.19 Miles
Apollo Taxis 01424 445757 7 Abbotsfield Cl, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2DT 2.38 Miles
Newcarmiles Ltd 01424 441234 1 Manor Rd, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3LL 2.44 Miles
New Carmiles 01424 441234 1 Manor Rd, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3LL 2.44 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Friars Hill Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Guestling Green Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Batchelors Bump Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rock Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Peter James Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Churchill Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Three Oaks Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Allards Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brightling Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rye Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castros Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Fourteen Acre Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Fairlight Avenue Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Sandown School Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ore Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Craig Namvar	Chapel Lane Guestling Hastings East Sussex TN35 4HN
Shankhill Surgery	21 Fairlight Road Hastings East Sussex TN35 5ED
Harold Road Surgery (Pett Village Hall)	The Surgery, Village Hall Pett Road Pett Hastings East Sussex TN35 4HE
Harold Road Surgery (Fairlight Village Hall)	Fairlight Village Hall Broadway Fairlight Hastings East Sussex TN35 4DA
Harold Road Surgery 01424 720878	The Surgery 164 Harold Road Hastings East Sussex TN35 5NH

Local Stores

Ore
4-6 Fairlight Road
Ore
Hastings
East Sussex
TN35 5EA
01424 432873
Store Website
1.37 miles

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SPAR St Helens Down
96
St Helens Down
Hastings
TN34 2AR
01424 720530
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rspca Mallydams Wood
Fao Simon Fathers, R S P C A Mallydam Wood Peter James Lane, Fairlight Hastings East Sussex TN35 4AH 0300 123 0723 mallydams@rspca.org.uk Website 0.84 miles
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Coopers Vets
309 The Ridge Hastings East Sussex TN34 2RA 01424 751595 enquiries@coopersvets.co.uk Website 1.85 miles
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Hastings Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home 599 Sedlescombe Road North St Leonards-On-Sea East Sussex TN37 7PB 01424757180 hastings@vets4pets.com Website 3.20 miles
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Sussex Coast Vets
Silverhill Veterinary Centre 81 Beaufort Road St. Leonards-On-Sea East Sussex TN37 6PL 01424 714164 silverhill@sussexcoastvets.co.uk 3.36 miles


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1066 Veterinary Centre
201 Battle Road St. Leonards-On-Sea East Sussex TN37 7AJ 01424 839 010 enquiries@1066vet.co.uk 3.39 miles
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Sussex Coast Vets
Ashbrook Veterinary Centre 212 Battle Road St. Leonards-On-Sea East Sussex TN37 7AL 01424 754886 ashbrook@sussexcoastvets.co.uk 3.39 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Country Park Barley Lane
If You Park At Barley Lane Car Park (Fee £1.00 All Day), There Are A Choice Of Three Paths Into The Country Park. If You Go East You Can Walk Back Into Hastings Toward The Castle And Tea Shop. West Takes You Toward, Fairlights. Wooded Areas And Sea Views. There Are Some Quite Steep Trails But You Can Keep To The Flatter Areas. 93 Barley Ln Hastings TN35 5NT 1.88 miles Barley Lane

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Pett Level Beach
Pett Level Beach Is Amazing. There Is Ample Free Parking Along The Entire Length Of The Beach. Check Out The Tide Times Before You Go As It’S At Its Best During Low Tide, Where Miles Of Sandbanks Are Exposed. There Are A Few Muddy Clay Areas That Are Best Avoided, But Can Easily Be Washed Off In The Sea. 5 Pett Level Rd Hastings TN35 4EH 2.55 miles Park By The Road And Walk Over The Sea Defence

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Alexandra Park
There Is Free Parking Along St Helen's Road. A Well Laid Out And Interesting Park, Lots Of Water Fowl; Grey Herons, Ducks, Coots. To Make This A Longer Walk There Are Wooded Areas West Of The Fenced Off Part Of The Park. Pretty Busy During Summer Months. 8 Lower Park Rd Hastings TN34 2LB 2.70 miles

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Rye Harbour East Sussex
This 6.9 Mile Walk Started And Finished At Winchelsea Beach In East Sussex (Grid Reference Tq 911155) Taking In Rye Harbour And The Nature Reserve. It Can Easily Be Shortened To Suit Your Needs And Is Almost Totally Flat. It Includes The Baron Shingle Spit, Entrance To Rye Harbour, Ww2 Gun Shelter, Tragic Lifeboat Story, A Martello Tower And The Nature Reserve. It Can Be Adapted To Make It Wheelchair Accessible. Pett Level Rd Winchelsea Lancashire TN36 4NG 4.21 miles Grid Reference Tq 911155

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St Leonards On Sea Beach Huts
Beautiful Beach Walks.Free Parkingmiles Of Beautiful Sand Banks 10 Cinque Ports Way Hastings 5.00 miles

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Rye Harbor
Wills Cottages Rye TN31 7TT 6.82 miles Park By The Martello Tower. From The East, Rye Is 20 Miles From Ashford Along The A259; From The West We&Amp;#39;Re Just A Short Trip (14 Miles) From Hastings, Again Along The A259. From Central London Follow The M20 To Ashford, Then Take Thea259 To Rye.

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