Smugglers Adventure was transformed into a horrifying scene from the ‘Walking Dead’ as part of its Halloween celebrations. The West Hill attraction hosted a terrifying ‘Zombie Apocalypse Halloween Fright Night’ event at the weekend. Staff and volunteers took on the role of a marauding horde of the undead which had been let loose in the … Continued
Two of Hastings’ most popular visitor attractions are getting in a mischievous mood for a horribly entertaining Halloween half term. Running from Monday, October 24th to Monday, October 31st visitors to both Smugglers Adventure and Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium will be able to join in ghostly goings-on and spooky trails. Blue Reef are running a … Continued
Hastings Castle will once again resound to the clash of knights in armour as part of a commemoration of the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings next weekend (October 15th-16th). Members of the Medieval Siege Society will be taking visitors back in time to the Middle Ages with a series of re-enactments, skirmishes and … Continued
The subterranean caverns and passages of Smugglers Adventure are set to be over-run by the living dead as part of a terrifying ‘Zombie Apocalypse Halloween Fright Night’ event on Saturday, October 29th at 6pm. Described by organisers as ‘extremely scary’ and featuring live, or at least undead, actors, the event is designed specifically for adults … Continued
WILL YOU SURVIVE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE SMUGGLERS ADVENTURE – HALLOWEEN Saturday October 29th 7.30pm BE PREPARED TO BE SCARED TICKETS ON SALE NOW Limited spaces available BOOK NOW Prepare to be scared this Halloween as Smugglers Adventure transforms into a live action horror maze. 70ft underground in over an acre of caves. There is only one … Continued
One of the UK’s rarest wildflowers is thriving in the historic ruins of Hastings Castle. The plant, known as lesser calamint, is extremely rare and found in only a few sites throughout the country. It is thought the fact the castle grounds have remained virtually undeveloped for centuries has allowed the flower to survive. Hastings … Continued
Smugglers Adventure and Hastings Castle are encouraging guests to get involved in a host of games and activities over the school summer holidays. Visitors to Smugglers Adventure can take part in the Parrot Quest, answering questions as they explore the caves and caverns, with a chance to win a special gift if they get the … Continued
Hastings Castle is being overrun with the augmented reality characters with no fewer than five spotted among the ruins including Zubat, Diglett, Drowzee and Pidgeotto. They enlisted the expertise of a younger member of the team who confirmed the Castle was now home to a collection of Pokemon characters. Blue Reef Aquarium’s Leanna Lawson said: “Some … Continued
Smugglers Adventure has confirmed the date of its latest additional Torchlight Tour event – Saturday, August 13th. The subterranean after dark tours through the West Hill attraction have proved so popular with the public that organisers have had to add three extra dates so far this year. The tours, which run from 5pm-6.30pm and must … Continued
Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium, Smugglers’ Adventure and Hastings Castle are joining forces this weekend (Sunday, July 17th) to celebrate the town’s Pirate Day spectacular. Pirates’ Sunday will feature a variety of piratical quizzes and lots more swashbuckling fun and games. As part of the fun, there will be pirate-themed events and trails, a ‘design your … Continued