Did you know?

The caves served as a home, a hospital, an air-raid shelter, and a ballroom – of which even the royal family and The Rolling Stones have visited!

St Clement’s Caves were formed around 14,000 BC, during the last known Ice Age. Since their creation, these mysterious and spooky caves have had a fascinating role to play in the history of the Hastings area.

Learn Even More

These ancient caves are steeped in so much history that no one is actually sure how long the caves have been used by man – or other creatures for that matter. The stonework is etched with so much mystery that researchers still continue to try and discover the clues that tell the story of this historic area’s secret past.

opening times

Opening Times

10pm to 5pm daily!

See it for yourself

Visit Smugglers Adventure Caves!

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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