🇬🇧 Hastings | Through the Tunnel

When East Hill Railway—Hastings’ famed cliff lift—was closed, we reluctantly "settled" for West Hill Lift... only to stumble upon the trip’s biggest delight. 🚡 More Than a Tourist Attraction For locals, this 1891-built funicular remains a daily commute—selling single tickets (£5.5) and season passes. The short ride through a light-to-dark tunnel in its original wooden carriage felt like a scene from 《Long Day's Journey Into Night》—whispering stories of centuries past. ⛰️ West Hill’s Hidden Surprise Beyond the tunnel? A vast, sun-drenched plateau. Who’d guess such openness hid behind that narrow entrance? We: 🧺 Picnicked on emerald slopes 📖 Lounged on benches with books 🔭 Peered toward France through binoculars Mountains + sea = Hastings’ own Shangri-La. 📸 Where vintage transport meets timeless views. #Hastings #HiddenUK #LondonDayTrips #SlowTravel #SeasideMagic