Book Tickets

What's On

Visit

Discover

A historic castle ruin, clifftop panorama and open air events space

  • Open every day

  • 10am - 5pm

  • Last entry 4:30pm

What's On View All

History on the Edge: Ben Newell

History tours with local history enthusiast and teacher Ben Newell.
26 May

Tales in the Ruins: Project Rewild

Join Luke from Project Rewild for the first "Tales in the Ruins" this May half term!
28 May

Tales in the Ruins: Kevin Graal

Join Kevin for the second "Tales in the Ruins" this May half term!
29 May

The HandleBards do Macbeth

This cycling theatre company bring their uniquely irreverent brand of Shakespeare to Hastings Castle for a hilariously high-octane production of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’. Forget the tears and tragedy, The HandleBards' Macbeth is chock full of mishaps, mayhem and mirth.
7 Jul

Getting Here

Castle Hill Rd, Hastings, TN34 3AR

By Train

Hastings Station serves trains from Ashford, Brighton or London.

By Foot

A 15 minute step free walk from Hastings Station or a 10 minute walk from George Street in the Old Town which includes steps and steep inclines.

By Car

There is limited on-street metered parking spaces on Castle Hill Road and a small car park towards the bottom of Castle Hill Road. Large seafront car parks include Pelham Place and Rock a-Nore.

Taxis can be ordered by calling 247 Taxi or Carmiles Taxi.

By Bus

Once per hour you can catch the 328 bus from Hastings Station to Gordon Rd, then walk 3 minutes.

By West Hill Cliff Railway

[CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE]

Board a Victorian carriage from George Street in Old Town Hastings to our hilltop castle.

Open 10am - 5:30pm in summer. Not wheelchair accessible, pushchairs to be folded.