East Hill Cliff Railway — Attraction in Hastings

I recently visited the East Hill Cliff Railway in Hastings, and it was such a great experience! The funicular ride is smooth and quick, and it’s amazing to think it’s been running since 1902. The views from the railway are absolutely stunning you get a fantastic panorama of Hastings Old Town, the beach, and the sea.At the top, there’s easy access to lovely walking trails in Hastings Country Park, which made the trip even better. The staff were really friendly and helpful, which made the visit feel welcoming. The ticket price was very reasonable for such a unique ride.

Overall, it was a peaceful and scenic way to explore the area, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Hastings. Whether you want a quick trip up the hill or a starting point for some beautiful countryside walks, the East Hill Cliff Railway is worth...

Objectively the minute long ride to the summit is expensive, but honestly the view from the top is priceless ... even on a typical British day in high summer (i.e. blowing a gale). There’s a large country park on the cliffs, so take a picnic and your dog and explore.

The operator is currently running each car at a reduced capacity to allow for social distancing – we rode with a maximum of eight passengers (two families) – which was a nice change of pace after being crammed in like sardines elsewhere in the town. This policy does mean the lines are slightly longer than usual.

Both stations are wheelchair and pushchair accessible, although there is a lip between the platform and the car. Easy enough to wheelie over with a pram or a standard wheelchair but would require a temporary ramp for a...

Hastings East hill lift upper station. It is a nice place to experience, an old lift , a breath taking view while you are going up to the top. You can see the view of the beach, adventure park, and even the pier. When you reach the top, there’s a nature park, you can explore the place, walk around , I see some people are jugging and walking there dogs. Benches are available to rest, but it’s nice to sit on grass instead. Not much people though, social distancing was observed. Kids will enjoy seeing some rabbits. Between 1.00pm to 1.30pm the staff that operates the lift will have there lunch break so the lift is closed. So plan your trip before you take the lift. Don’t forget there’s a west hill as well don’t forget to...