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Cliff Railways - East Hill

East Hill, Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3EG
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photograph of the east hill from the lower station. Shows brick building at the bottom of funicular railway cut into cliff.

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​​​The East Hill Lift is currently closed.

 

The UK’s steepest funicular railway is a structure of national importance and a source of immense local pride.

Opened in 1902, it has long looked out onto Europe's largest beach-launched fishing fleet on The Stade. It provides thousands of visitors and residents easy access to Hastings Country Park and some of the most spectacular vantage points over the town.

It has become an enduring symbol of the unique charm and character of Hastings, a symbol that was able to withstand two world wars and the fast-changing tides of the last one-and-a-quarter centuries.

 

The East Hill Lift has step-free access and a space for wheelchair/prams but is not suitable for larger size mobility scooters.

Well behaved dogs are welcome.

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult Return£5.50 per ticket
Child, Student or Concession Return£4.00 per ticket
Family - up to 2 adults 3 Children£17.80 per ticket

Currently the lifts are only accepting payment by card.
All tickets include return journeys.
Ticket are available for tours and school groups at £4.50 per adult / £3.00 per child, student or concession. Minimum group size is 10 people.
Weekly and seasonal tickets are available. Weekly: £16.00 adult / £10.00 child, student, concession / £50.50 family. Season: £70.00 adult / £50.02 child.

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Facilities

Establishment Features

  • Dogs Accepted

Opening Times

Closed for maintenance (30 Oct 2023 - 31 Dec 2024)
Monday - SundayClosed
Bank HolidayClosed

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