Opening Times

  • Monday: 10am – 5pm
  • Tuesday: 10am – 5pm
  • Wednesday: 10am – 5pm
  • Thursday: 10am – 5pm
  • Friday: 10am – 5pm
  • Saturday: 10am – 5pm
  • Sunday: 10am – 5pm

Take a read through our blogs!

There are lots of tall tales to tell of life that once was, from the history of smuggling to Hastings itself there is so much to learn about. Enjoy some fun facts here!

Visitor Safety for Smugglers Adventure

We are delighted to welcome you to the Smugglers Adventure Hastings. Please help us to keep you, other visitors and ...

SMUGGLERS ADVENTURE AWARDED TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE

Smugglers Adventure, Hastings, has been awarded its fifth Certificate of Excellence by the online travel review website TripAdvisor. The popular ...

What’s on in Hastings this Halloween?

Hastings Halloween events are always spooktacular fun for all the family and 2019 is no exception. Here are five things ...

Get clued up on smuggling… down in our cave

Watch your wallet – and your head! There are smugglers galore down in our secret ancient caves, way below Hastings ...

Pirate Fun at Smugglers Adventure this Easter

Smugglers Adventure is hosting Commander Blunt this Easter for a day of fun filled pirate activities. On Wednesday April 17th ...

How to Speak Like a Pirate

Arrr, me hearty! It’s time to jump on deck and learn the sayings of the likes of Jack Sparrow and ...

Top 4 Famous Pirates

The perception of pirates nowadays has been built around the British accent of rum-loving Jack Sparrow. But real-life pirates couldn’t ...

HANDS ON HISTORY AT SMUGGLERS ADVENTURE

Visitors to Smugglers Adventure will be able to get involved with a hands on World War 2 history lesson on ...

PETTING ZOO AND TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC AT HASTINGS CASTLE

A host of farmyard friends will be descending on Hastings Castle as part of a Teddy Bear’s Picnic on Saturday ...

DINOSAURS DESCEND ON HASTINGS CASTLE

A huge Tyrannosaurus Rex is set to descend on Hastings Castle on the Monday May 28th as part of a ...

PIRATE FUN AT SMUGGLERS ADVENTURE

Smugglers Adventure will be awash with pirate activities over the Easter school holidays. On Thursday April 5th Commander Blunt from ...

EASTER EGG HUNT AT HASTINGS CASTLE

  (Please note this event is CASH ONLY) Hastings Castle will be choc-ful of eggs as part of a fun ...

‘ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE’ DEAD AMAZING

  Smugglers Adventure was transformed into a horrifying scene from the ‘Walking Dead’ as part of its Halloween celebrations for ...

HALF TERM HALLOWEEN FUN AT DISCOVER HASTINGS

Three of Hastings’ most popular visitor attractions are set for a horribly entertaining Halloween half term. Running from Saturday October ...

SHANTYMEN BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND AT SMUGGLERS ADVENTURE

Hastings sea shanty group, RX Shantymen are set to perform at Smugglers Adventure once again on Saturday October 28th. The ...

‘ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE’ AT SMUGGLERS ADVENTURE

***LAST MINUTE SPACES AVAILABLE ON EACH TIME SLOT.*** CALL 01424 422964 TO BOOK ******* The subterranean caverns and passages of Smugglers ...

Petting Zoo and Teddy Bear's Picnic at Hastings Castle

Petting Zoo and Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Hastings Castle A host of farmyard friends will be descending on Hastings Castle ...

PIRATE FUN AT SMUGGLERS ADVENTURE TO CELEBRATE NEW FILM

PIRATE FUN AT SMUGGLERS ADVENTURE TO CELEBRATE NEW FILM Smugglers Adventure will be awash with pirate activities this May half ...

DRAGON DAY A ROARING SUCCESS

DRAGON DAY A ROARING SUCCESS Hundreds of brave young knights from across the South East gathered at Hastings Castle to ...

HANDS ON HISTORY TO MARK VE DAY AT SMUGGLERS ADVENTURE

Visitors to Smugglers Adventure will be treated to an interactive history lesson on Saturday May 6th to commemorate VE Day. ...

CALLING ALL DRAGON SLAYERS TO HASTINGS CASTLE

CALLING ALL DRAGON SLAYERS TO HASTINGS CASTLE Hastings Castle is calling all dragon slayers to help defend its grounds on ...

TORCHLIGHT TOUR AT SMUGGLERS ADVENTURE – JUNE

Smugglers Adventure in Hastings is hosting its second Torchlight Tour of 2017 following the event’s huge success. The tour, planned ...

EASTER EGG-CITEMENT AT DISCOVER HASTINGS

Three of Hastings’ biggest tourist attractions are promising guests an EGG-cellent time over the school holidays with fun-filled Easter trails ...

Shantymen set to make waves at Smugglers Adventure

Hastings sea shanty group, RX Shantymen are set to perform at Smugglers Adventure on Saturday April 8th. The group will ...

World Women's Day at Smugglers Adventure

WORLD WOMEN’S DAY AT SMUGGLERS ADVENTURE Smugglers Adventure is hosting a week long event in honour of World Women’s Day ...

Easter eggs-travaganza at Hastings Castle

  Hastings Castle will be choc-ful of eggs as part of a fun Easter hunt on Saturday April 15th from ...

Torchlight Tours continue into 2017

Organisers of a special ‘Torchlight Tour’ through the caves and caverns of Smugglers Adventure in Hastings say it proved so ...

Book Reading – Saturday 18th February

Tomorrow (Saturday 18th Feb) we have local writer Fiona Cullen-Skowronski doing a book reading of her paperback ‘The Smuggler’s Caves’ ...

Hastings Castle unveils bumper new events calendar

Hastings Castle has announced plans for a busy programme of events and activities for 2017. The historic attraction will be ...

Half Term and Reopening 'Hairy Jack' Event

Notorious smuggler ‘Hairy Jack’ will be leading the celebrations as Smugglers Adventure re-opens for a new season during the February ...

'Zombie Apocalypse' Dead Amazing

Smugglers Adventure was transformed into a horrifying scene from the ‘Walking Dead’ as part of its Halloween celebrations. The West ...

Halloween Half Term Fun

Two of Hastings’ most popular visitor attractions are getting in a mischievous mood for a horribly entertaining Halloween half term. ...

Living History at Hastings Castle

Hastings Castle will once again resound to the clash of knights in armour as part of a commemoration of the ...

'Zombie Apocalypse' at Smugglers Adventure

The subterranean caverns and passages of Smugglers Adventure are set to be over-run by the living dead as part of ...

Zombie Apocalypse at Smugglers Adventure

WILL YOU SURVIVE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE SMUGGLERS ADVENTURE – HALLOWEEN Saturday October 29th 7.30pm BE PREPARED TO BE SCARED TICKETS ON ...

Castle's rare flower find is blooming marvellous

One of the UK’s rarest wildflowers is thriving in the historic ruins of Hastings Castle. The plant, known as lesser ...

Summer Fun at Hastings Castle and Smugglers Adventure

Smugglers Adventure and Hastings Castle are encouraging guests to get involved in a host of games and activities over the ...

Hastings Castle home to Pokemon

Hastings Castle is being overrun with the augmented reality characters with no fewer than five spotted among the ruins including ...

Torchlight Tour – New date announced

Smugglers Adventure has confirmed the date of its latest additional Torchlight Tour event – Saturday, August 13th. The subterranean after ...

Pirate Day Fun

Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium, Smugglers’ Adventure and Hastings Castle are joining forces this weekend (Sunday, July 17th) to celebrate the ...

Hastings Castle Play – A Midsummer Night's Dream

Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here.  Hastings Castle will be transformed into ancient Athens for an outdoor performance ...

Smugglers Adventure celebrates hat-trick of excellence awards

Smugglers Adventure in Hastings has been awarded a prestigious ‘Certificate of Excellence’ by the online travel website TripAdvisor for the ...

May Half Term Fun

Smugglers Adventure is hosting a special ‘creepy crawlies’ trail over the May Half Term Holidays (Saturday, May 28th – Sunday, ...

Torchlight Tour A Roaring Success

Organisers of a special ‘Torchlight Tour’ through the caves and caverns of Smugglers Adventure in Hastings say it’s proving so ...

Easter Fun In The Caves

Visitors to the Smugglers Adventure in St Clement’s Caves, Hastings will be able to enjoy a fun-packed programme of activities ...

Easter Egg Hunt At Hastings Castle

*Please note this event is now on Saturday only. Sundays event has been cancelled due to the weather* Hastings Castle ...

Torchlight Tour – SOLD OUT

Please note this event has now sold out. Please call 01424 422 964 to be added to the waiting list. ...

Smugglers Adventure Gains Certificate Of Excellence From Tripadvisor

Smugglers Adventure in Hastings has again been awarded a Certificate of Excellence by the online travel website TripAdvisor. The award ...

Flying the Flag over Hastings Castle

The Flag of Sussex is once again flying over Hastings Castle in the run up to Sussex Day on June ...

Smugglers Adventure Open in time for Half Term Break

Smugglers Adventure is set to re-open to visitors on Saturday, February 14th. The popular West Hill attraction closed for the ...

Antiques Road Trip Visits Caves

  Television antiques expert Anita Manning paid a visit to the Smugglers Adventure in Hastings at the weekend to record ...

Smugglers Adventure Appeals For Anniversary Memories

The Smugglers’ Adventure is appealing for visitors to contact them with their memories of the caves to celebrate their 25th ...

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