What’s On

The legendary Hastings Pirate Festival is returning to St Clements Caves on 18th & 19th July and we are bringing you a weekend packed with local history, incredible talent and immersive pirate fun 🏴‍☠️

Best of all! These iconic special events are completely included with your standard admission tickets (which are currently 10% off if you book online!).

Here is what we have lined up for you:

Saturday 18th July (1pm – 3pm) | Sea Shanty Singalong

Warm up your vocal cords and raise the roof of the caves! Join the brilliantly talented Benjamin Kelly for an interactive, rousing Sea Shanty singalong in The Chapel. Belting out classic maritime melodies in a real underground cavern is an absolute must-do experience.

Sunday 19th July (11am – 3pm) | Sussex Smuggler Storytime

Step back in time with The Sussex Smuggler! Gather around for captivating, dramatic tales of the high seas, local bootlegging and the notorious history of Hastings’ own smugglers. It is perfect for scallywags of all ages. I’ve heard he’s even partial to a selfie or two!

Come dressed in your finest pirate garb, explore the historic tunnels and immerse yourself in the true spirit of Hastings Pirate Weekend!

No extra event ticket needed. Book your cave entry online to secure our 10% Summer Savings discount and pocket the extra gold!

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.

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!

The caves provide the perfect location for a vivid recreation of the fascinating, dark, and often bloody stories of smuggling and piracy along the Sussex Coast. Ever wondered where buccaneers hid back in the 17th and 18th centuries? Well, look no further, because these caves have stories to tell and you’ll want to hear them!