Invite-only trust
Local, trusted and invite-only so every listing starts with a recommendation.
Why the 1066 Directory feels different
Trusted local businesses, recommended by people who already work together across Hastings, Bexhill, Battle and Rye.
Real recommendations
See which business vouched for them and view genuine B2B recommendations.
Meet the owner
Filter for listings with a quick “meet the owner” video before you call.
Hastings to Rye
Focused on Hastings, Bexhill, Battle and Rye with trusted local people.
Invite-only so quality stays high
Every business joins because an existing member knows and trusts their work. Applications then go to a small membership committee that checks each listing and approves it for the directory.
Every profile shows who vouched for them. Growth is deliberately slower because quality and trust matter more. If you run a good local business, the directory needs you—talk to someone already inside and ask them to recommend you.
Meet the owner video
See the person before you call
We encourage every business to record a short “meet the owner” video so you can hear their voice, see their space, and decide with confidence.
Look for the Has meet the owner video filter in search results to watch a quick introduction before you call or message.
Business-to-business recommendations
Discover who your trusted businesses trust
If you already trust one local business, you can see who they rely on for their own work. That means more reliable trades, services and local favourites—shared openly between businesses.
Explore genuine relationships and follow the network of recommendations to find the right team for any job.
Find the right business quickly
Powerful search that matches how you actually look for help—by category, by service, by name, or by the places you live and work.
- Search by category like Plumber, Builder or Café.
- Search by service such as boiler service, MOT, mobile vet.
- Search by business name if you already know who you want.
- Filter by location for Hastings, Bexhill, Battle or Rye.
- Filter by open now to find someone available today.
- Filter by “Has meet the owner video” for extra trust.
Proudly local to the 1066 area
Four towns, one trusted directory focused on Hastings, Bexhill, Battle and Rye.
Hastings
Find trusted trades and services across Hastings.
Bexhill
Local favourites and recommended specialists in Bexhill.
Battle
Quality businesses trusted around Battle and nearby villages.
Rye
Skilled trades, cafés and services recommended in Rye.
Why use the 1066 Directory?
Practical benefits that make choosing a local business feel simple and safe.
Trusted businesses
Every listing is invited and recommended by another local member.
Real relationships
See genuine business-to-business recommendations, not adverts.
Human connection
Watch a quick “meet the owner” video before you decide who to contact.
Local focus
We only cover Hastings, Bexhill, Battle and Rye so everything stays relevant.
Join the directory
We’d love to welcome your business
The directory grows through recommendations, not ads. Speak to someone already inside who knows your work and ask them to vouch for you. Your application then goes to the membership committee to keep standards high.
We need great local businesses and want to help you meet the right customers—without being exclusive for the sake of it.
Apply to join
Supported by local businesses
Space for tasteful sponsor placements from trusted local partners.
Local Sponsor
Trusted partner supporting the 1066 community.
Local Sponsor
Helping connect people with reliable local services.
Local Sponsor
Keeping the directory independent and community-first.