Explore Over an acre of underground caves!

Be transported through time at Smugglers Adventure, an unforgettable underground network of secret tunnels and vast caverns, once used by 18th-century smuggling gangs and later serving as a WWII air-raid shelter, military hospital, ballroom, tea-dance and jazz venue – even hosting performances by The Rolling Stones!

History

Uncover the secrets of St. Clements Caves

Group Visits

Smugglers Adventure is a great location for your next group visit!

Become a member

Love visiting? The Discover Hastings Annual Pass gives you unlimited entry for a year to Smugglers Adventure and Hastings Aquarium.

Plan your visit

Smugglers Adventure is now open from 10am to 5pm daily!

Smugglers Adventure is now open from 10am to 5pm daily!

Last Admissions 4:15
Monday
10am – 5pm
Tuesday
10am – 5pm
Wednesday
10am – 5pm
Thursday
10am – 5pm
Friday
10am – 5pm
Saturday
10am – 5pm
Sunday
10am – 5pm

Smugglers Adventure Caves is located on Hastings’ West Hill, overlooking the Old Town and seafront. Visitors can reach us by the West Hill Cliff Railway, on foot via signposted paths, or by car via the A259 or A21. Parking is available on Priory Road and nearby residential streets. Hastings Station is around a 20-minute walk away, with regular train and bus services. Alternative walking and driving routes are available if the cliff railway is closed.

For more information about visiting Smugglers Adventure, check out our How to Get Here page.

There are 40 steps down to the entrance of the attraction. Due to the attraction being set inside a natural cave, there are many uneven floors, a low tunnel, and slippery surfaces, making the caves inaccessible by wheelchair. Pushchairs are not permitted inside but can be left in the buggy park. We recommend bringing a baby sling should you need one.

For full details, head to our Visitor Accessibility