Smugglers Adventure

An exciting adventure for all the family as you explore the sandstone wonders of St Clements Caves and discover many surprises around every darkened corner.  These acres of caverns conceal Hastings' exhilarating history of smugglers, bootleggers and warring gangs.  They became a tourist attraction in Victorian times and on the February 22 1864 they even had a visit from the Prince and Princess of Wales.

In the 17th Century, a couple lived in the caves after being discharged from the town's workhouse for repeated misbehaviour.  This is just one of countless stories to be discovered in the dark depths of the caves.

Visitor Information

Address:

St Clements Caves
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 3RG

Telephone:  01424 718776
Group booking enquiries: 01424 444412

Opening Times:

Open daily: 10.00am to 5.30pm

Prices (from 01 January 2010):

Adult: £7.20
Child: £5.20
Student: £6.20
Senior Citizen: £6.20
Family (2 adults and 2 children): £22.80
Family (2 adults and 3 children): £27.00
(additional child on family ticket: £4.20)

Combined Smugglers and Blue Reef Aquarium ticket:
Adult: £14.00
Child: £10.65
Student: £12.65
Senior: £12.65
Family (2 adults and 2 children): £46.50
Family (2 adults and 3 children): £55.00

Group Information:

Group contact: Paul Howard
Group rates:
Groups of 10 or more pre booked: £4.75
Groups of 10 or more pay on arrival: £5.50
euros accepted

Get Directions:

Go to our Directions to Smugglers Adventure page.

Website:

www.discoverhastings.co.uk/smugglers

Additional Information:

See our Museums Website for Smuggling on the South Coast: www.hmag.org.uk/localhistory/