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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!
Get clued up on smuggling… down in our cave
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a real-life smuggler, dipping and diving through caves with precious loot...
Law and Order in Norman England
William I made it his mission to wrestle control of law and order in England. Let’s explore more about how...
5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Battle of Hastings
Think you know all there is to know about the Battle of Hastings? Think again. Even after 900 or so...
7 Things You Should Know About the Normans
The invasion of England in 1066 is a pivotal moment in our history, with the Battle of Hastings being one...
Ferocious Female Pirates taking charge!
In history, ferocious female pirates taking charge and defying society, are often deleted… But we’re going to change that! Piracy...
The Notorious Hawkhurst Smuggling Gang!
The Notorious Hawkhurst Smuggling Gang and It’s Legacy The notorious Hawkhurst Smuggling Gang were a legend in their own right. ...
The Life of a Smuggling Tubman in the 18th Century
The Harsh Life of a Smuggling Tubman in the 18th Century The Origins of a Smuggling Tubman The life of...
5 Things to Do in Hastings with Kids
With its remarkable history and prime position on the beautiful Kent coast, Hastings is a natural fit for day-tripping families...
Guess The Smuggled Items
The 18th century was known as the golden age of smuggling, with pirates, smugglers, and bootleggers hiding contraband items in...
What was the Battle of Hastings?
For most people, the Battle of Hastings should be familiar. After all, it pretty much rewrote the history books, altering...
Hastings Pirate Weekender 2023 at Smugglers Adventure & Hastings Castle!
Ahoy and Avast ye scurrilous knaves! Meet Captain Shaku this Hastings Pirate Weekender at Hastings Castle & Smugglers Adventure! Hear...
What are Smugglers? Then vs Now
Here, we’re delving into the murky world of Britain’s smuggling heritage, from its earliest origins at places like St Clement’s...
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...
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...
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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