Groups & Educational Visits
54 HASTINGS ATTRACTIONS
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Smugglers Adventure – St Clements Caves
Deep in the heart of Hastings West Hill lies the Smugglers Adventure, acres of caverns that conceal the thrilling history of smugglers, bootleggers and warring bloodthirsty gangs.
Explore the labyrinth of secret tunnels and passages and discover the dangers and hardships that faced the Sussex smugglers of the eighteenth century.
With dramatic sound and lighting and fascinating audio-visual shows, your ghostly guide, Hairy Jack, brings history to life – but be prepared for a few surprises!
Easter: September 10am - 5.30pm
October: Easter 11am - 4.30pm
Hastings Castle and the 1066 Story
Hastings Castle is forever linked with the most famous date in English history. 1066.
Today, visitors to this ancient monument can enjoy the 1066 Story – a spectacular audio-visual trip through the life and times of Britain’s first Norman castle.
Set in a medieval siege tent, the show gives a taste of the events and personalities behind the story which changed the course of English history.
Easter: September 10am - 5pm
October: Easter 11am - 3pm
Underwater World
At Underwater World, an exciting, vibrant environment lies beneath the waves, just waiting to be explored. The stunning reef pool, with its 15 metre glass tunnel is home to a multitude of native sharks and rays.
The sea-horse breeding facility gives an insight into the world of these delightful little creatures and there is always something new to see in the Nursery.
Underwater World gives an opportunity to understand more about the lives of those graceful and beautiful inhabitants of the waters around our coastline.
Easter: September 10am - 5pm
October: Easter 11am - 4pm
EDUCATION PACKS
FREE education packs are available for the Smugglers Adventure, Underwater World and Hastings Castle. They are particularly appropriate to Key Stage 2 but contain a careful balance between information and activities which can be adapted to individual ability levels.
For European groups our educational material is available in French, German and Flemish for the Smugglers Adventure and French and Flemish for Underwater World.
BOOKINGS
It is always advisable to book your visit, particularly in the months of May to July.
Our Group Travel Officer is happy to assist with any aspect of your visit to Hastings and is available from 10am – 5pm in the Summer and 11am – 4pm in the Winter.
COMBINED TICKETS
Combined tickets are available in several combinations for Hastings Attractions.
Please contact us for details.
INVOICING DETAILS
An invoicing facility is available for Travel Trade Organisations. We require two trade references and a bank reference for this facility to be set up. Invoices can be raised and paid in Euros on request.
WEST HILL CLIFF RAILWAY
For a unique experience, why not take the Victorian West Hill Cliff Railway to the Smugglers Adventure and Hastings Castle. You'll find the entrance in George Street in Hastings Old Town.
For more information on prices, please phone +44 (0) 1424 781030
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone us on +44 (0) 1424 444412.
Don't worry if it's an answering machine, leave a message and a convenient time to call back.
You can e-mail us for information on bookings@discoverhastings.co.uk
SHOPPING
Our souvenir shops at Smugglers Adventure and Underwater World are bursting with great gifts and mementoes of your visit to Hastings. From skeletons and smugglers to dolphins and silver jewellery, you will find something to take home for everyone in your family – and if you forget to buy something, you're always welcome to come back into the shops without re-visiting the Attractions.
DISABLED ACCESS
Hastings Castle and the 1066 Story
Limited access please ring for details
Underwater World
Good – Five steps into underwater tunnel. Disabled toilet
Smugglers Adventure
Limited by steep flights of entrance steps
DISABLED GROUPS AND CARERS
We make no charge for any group member who is registered as disabled. In the case of a disabled group visit, carers only will be charged at the current group rate.
NURSERY GROUPS
Children under the age of 4 are admitted free to each attraction. Accompanying adults are charged at the full adult rate.
PARKING IN HASTINGS
Coach passengers may be set down at the coach parking bay on Priory Road, 300 metres equidistant from the Smugglers Adventure and Hastings Castle. There is longer-term parking available at the Fishmarket Coach Park on the Stade in Hastings Old Town. Please call the Booking Line on +44 (0) 1424 444412 or Hastings Town Hall on +44 (0) 1424 781066.
| ONE ATTRACTION VISIT – GROUP PRICE | ||
| Booked Price | Un-booked Price | |
| Smugglers Adventure | £3.35 | £4.20 |
| Underwater World | £3.35 | £4.20 |
| Hastings Castle 1066 | £2.20 | £2.50 |
| TWO ATTRACTIONS VISIT – GROUP PRICE | ||
| Booked Price | Un-booked Price | |
| Smugglers Adventure | £4.70 | £5.80 |
| & Hastings Castle 1066 | ||
| Smugglers Adventure | £5.75 | £6.85 |
| & Underwater World | ||
| THREE ATTRACTIONS VISIT – GROUP PRICE | ||
| Booked Price | Un-booked Price | |
| Smugglers Adventure | £6.85 | £7.95 |
| Underwater World & | ||
| Hastings Castle 1066 | ||
Contact Details
Castle Hall, Stonefield Road, Hastings TN34 1QB
www.discoverhastings.co.uk
T +44 (0)1424 718776/422964
E enquiries@discoverhastings.co.uk