Smugglers Adventure in Hastings provides an opportunity for your students to take a journey back in time to uncover the deep and dark secrets of the smugglers. A school day trip like it can provide educational material for pupils of all key stages.
South East
Smugglers Adventure, St Clement's Caves, Hastings, , TN34 3HY.
MONTHS OPEN
February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
DAYS OPEN
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holidays
AGE GROUPs
PreSchool, 5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years, 11 to 13 years, 14 to 16 years, College, University
What we offer on a school trip
Transport your group through time with an unforgettable visit to Smugglers Adventure; an amazing underground cave network of secret tunnels and vast caverns formed during the Ice Age!
Used by the murderous smuggling gangs of the 18th century, uncover their deep, dark secrets with notorious smuggler Hairy Jack as he leads you on a curious voyage back through time.
Meet historic pirates, smugglers, and bootleggers as you venture through the interactive and educational environment. Test if you have what it takes to be a smuggler! But an even greater test awaits…. Because in the heart of the caves is a chapel, cold, foreboding and probably haunted… Do you dare to enter?
Smugglers Adventure Hastings
Smugglers Adventure Sussex
Smugglers Adventure Themed attraction
Smugglers Adventure museum
Smugglers Adventure Historical Heritage
What makes us a great choice for educational visits
As your group explores the unique caves system, and engage with the exhibits and stories they won’t even realise that they are learning. Suitable for all, from primary school children to Hells Angels.
Excellent value for money, even more so when in conjunction with visits to Hastings Aquarium and Hastings Castle.
What is typically included on our school trips
A self-guided visit around the caves with an introductory film and interactive games and challenges that tell the story of Hairy Jack and the life of people in the 1700s. Multiple languages are catered for ensuring an engaging visit to Smugglers Adventure from groups all over the world.
Group Sizes
From 15 up to 120.
Materials, Resources & Key stage Information
We provide resource materials via our website.
Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions
Groups are permitted to take photos and videos for their own use.
Risk Assessment
Risk assessments are available upon request.
Education Officer
Pricing
Group rates (15+ paying people) as of 22/23. We will honour this price until the new rates are implemented in November.
- Free Teacher / Group Leader familiarization visit
- Free Teacher places based on the following ratios:
- 1:4 Nursery Groups
- 1:6 Primary Education
- 1:10 Secondary Education
£6.75 per paying group member
£9.35 per person for combined ticket to Smugglers Adventure & Hastings Castle
£12.25 per person for combined ticket to Smugglers Adventure and Hastings Aquarius
£15.20 per person for combined ticket to Smugglers Adventure, Hastings Castle & Hastings Aquarium
Under 3’s are free
Please note prices are changing in November but bookings before then will be honoured at the stated prices.
Clothing Requirements
Smugglers Adventure is a naturally formed attraction, therefore sensible shoes and clothing is advised.
First Aid
We have fully certified First Aiders on our teams. Groups are more than welcome to bring their own first aider.
Available Facilities
Gift shop
Photo booth
Toilet facilities
Accessibility & Disabled Facilities
Due to the attraction being set within naturally formed cave, there are some uneven floors, a low tunnel and slippery surfaces. Please note there are several steps down to the entrance of the cave entrance. Please call us to discuss your requirements.
Opening Times
Times vary so please check website or contact us for further information.
CLOSED: November 1st – February 10th except for pre booked groups of 40+ (Excluding December))
- February 10th – October 31st: Open 10am – 5pm. Last entry 4:15pm
Testimonials
https://www.google.ie/travel/hotels/entity/ChUIt7mc7sfWquliGgkvbS8wZjRkMTMQBA?utm_campaign=sharing&utm_medium=link&utm_source=htls&ved=0CAAQ5JsGahcKEwi4vdjzl82BAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBA&ts=CAESABoECgIaACoECgAaAA
Further Information
DISCOVER HASTINGS – THREE AMAZING ATTRACTIONS!
- Excellent value
- Free Teacher/Leader recce trip
- Excellent free place ratios
- Excellent savings on two or more attractions!
Sign up to our Newsletter
Receive news of our latest venues, providers, special offers, events and blogs straight to your inbox