Hastings Castle and Smugglers Adventure reopen

The attractions closed on March 22, a day before lockdown was imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

David Nott, General Manager for Discover Hastings, said: “We are pleased with how well the weekend has gone, we could not have wished for a better opening. It is such a great feeling to know that all our hard work has been appreciated by visitors.

“I was thrilled to see those first few visitors through the door, we’re just so happy to be open once again.”

Visitors will be observing enhanced cleaning schedules, hand sanitising stations, signage throughout the Smugglers Adventure, social distancing markers placed around and a one-way system through the Smugglers Adventure.

Smugglers Adventure is open to the public every day from 10.30am to 4.30pm with last entry at 4pm.

Hastings Castle is open to the public every day from 10.30am to 3.30pm with last entry at 3pm. Tickets can only be bought on arrival to the castle.

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