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Perched on the high sandstone cliffs between Hastings and Rye, Fairlight is a village defined by its elevation and its exposure to the elements. Most of the community sits within Fairlight Cove, a residential area that grew significantly in the mid-20th century, though the older heart of the village lies further inland around the church of St Andrew. Its position makes it one of the highest points along this stretch of the Sussex coast, offering clear views across the English Channel toward France on still days. The landscape is dominated by the 600-acre Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve, which borders the village to the west and provides a rugged network of glens and coastal paths. Living here means contending with the practicalities of a maritime climate and the ongoing geological reality of coastal erosion, which has shaped the village’s recent history and led to the installation of significant rock bund defences. It is a quiet, predominantly residential place, where the lack of street lighting preserves the dark night skies and the soundtrack is usually nothing more than the wind off the sea.