The Cliff Railways are an enjoyable and unique way of seeing Hastings. They are not only the United Kingdom's steepest funicular railway is not only a structure of national importance but also a source of immense local pride.
st Hill Cliff Railway provides access to Hastings Country Park via the East Hill, which overlooks the Old Town and Rock-a-Nore, an area to the east of Hastings. The line provides views over the Stade, home to the largest beach launched fishing fleet in Europe.
The 267ft (81m) lift, the steepest working funicular railway in the UK, was built in 1902 and officially opened in April 1903.
Visitor Information
Addresses:
East Hill Lift
Rock a Nore Road
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 3AR
West Hill Lift
George Street
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 3EG
Telephone: 01424 781040 (East Hill Lift)
Telephone: 01424 451113 (West Hill Lift)
e-Mail: easthill@hastings.gov.uk
e-Mail: westhill@hastings.gov.uk
Opening Times:
Summer: 10.00am to 5.30pm
Winter: 11.00am to 4.00pm
Prices:
Adults £1.80; Children: £1.10; Concessions: £1.10;
Family ticket (2 Adults and up to 3 children): £5.50
Down only: £1.10 (all tickets)
Season ticket: Adults £28.00; Child/concessions: £18.00
Discounts are available for people with disabilities.
Group Information
Group contact: Jane Ellis
Telephone: 01424 451113
e-Mail: grouptravel@hastings.gov.uk
Group rates (16 per carriage): Adults £1.40; Child/OAP £1.00; Students: £1.00 for groups of 10+
One person free per group of ten or more.
Carers accompanying visitors with disabilities: free
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