Combining history and excitement, a school trip to Smugglers Adventure is an amazing way to introduce children to the wonders of history. Our team of guest experience hosts and the interactive, audio-visual experience turns a history lesson into a fun day out for both students and adults!
Relive what it was like to be a smuggler
Smugglers Adventure brings both students and teachers closer to history by allowing visitors to walk through the very tunnels that were used by smugglers to bring spices, tea and alcohol into England back in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Wax figures alongside immersive lighting and sound throughout Smugglers Adventure bring history to life, giving a real sense of how the caves were used by pirates and smugglers.
Walk through history at Smugglers Adventure
Check out our visitor resources here which includes education packs and a quiz, which you can download and print before your visit.
During the self-guided tour, you will be able to hear all about the history behind St Clement’s Caves through interactive buttons positioned through the caves. Some buttons provide valuable historical context to the caves or the characters in them, while others provide entertainment through character dialogue.
At Smugglers Adventure, there are also two cinematic shows to experience, which are available in English, French or German.
Important Information
Price
We offer competitive discounts for groups of 15 or more booking in advance.
For just £8.45 per student at Smugglers Adventure, your group can enjoy a great educational day out.
A group trip to has so much to offer:
- Video and audio descriptive in English, French and German at Smugglers Adventure
- Smugglers Adventure offers an all weather visit
We also offer Smugglers Adventure and Hastings Aquarium combined for £15.15 per person.
To find out more and make a booking please contact our friendly team on 01424 422 964 or via email on bookings@discoverhastings.co.uk
There is a 15-person minimum on school or group bookings.
| Smugglers Adventure Only | £8.45 per head |
| Combi Ticket – Smugglers Adventure & Hastings Aquarium | £15.15 per head |
| Teachers / Leaders | Free – Subject to student / leader ratio |
Preparing for your School Trip
Opening times
Our allotted school visit times are between 10 AM and 4 PM, with the tour lasting approximately an hour. Remember, too, that it is possible to take advantage of a free familiarisation visit ahead of your official school visit date.
What do I need to bring?
Nothing in particular! However, we recommend that teachers encourage their students to wear sturdy footwear during their visit. Don’t forget, too, that a range of resources is free to download and use on our School & Group Visitor Resources hub. It’s important to note that we do not have lockers on site, so only bring what you are comfortable carrying around Smugglers Adventure.
Risk Assessment
Carrying out a comprehensive risk assessment is pivotal to the smooth running of a school trip. So, to help make this important, but laborious, administration as easy as possible, please download our full risk assessment planner from our School & Group Visitor Resources hub.
Getting here and parking
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Given that most school trips to Hastings will be travelling by coach, the information provided here pertains to arriving at our site by road. However, if you plan to use public transport or are visiting us from across the Channel, full details can be found on our Find Us page.
We ask school trips arriving by coach to drop students near the entrance to Smugglers Adventure on Priory Road, before parking coaches at the allocated coach park on Falaise Road. The postcode for the Falaise Road coach park is TN34 1EU.
Accessibility
Given that our attractions are both natural and historical in nature, we cannot guarantee accessibility for all guests.
There are a total of 40 steps at the entrance to Smugglers Adventure, and due to the attraction being set in a natural cave, slippery surfaces, uneven floors, and low ceilings are unavoidable.
Please visit our accessibility page for more information.
FAQs
Can I amend my school trip booking with Smugglers Adventure?
Yes, but amendments cannot be made within 48 hours of the visit. We do not offer refunds post-payment.
Is there a minimum number of people to book a school trip?
Yes, school trip bookings to Smugglers Adventure must be made for a minimum of 15 paying people.
Can I do a pre-visit before the school trip?
Yes, we offer free pre-visit familiarisation sessions to teachers and group leaders.
Are there dining facilities at Smugglers Adventure?
No, there are no dining facilities at Smugglers Adventure.
Does Smugglers Adventure accept cash?
Yes, we accept both cash and card at Smugglers Adventure.
Booking form
Ready to book your school trip? Fill in the form below to get your smuggling adventure started.
