Hastings' West Hill lift recognised for following Covid-19 guidelines

The 129-year-old funicular railway which connects the Old Town to Hastings Castle and Smugglers Adventure, was given the award by Visit England, the national tourist board of England.

The 'We're Good to Go' mark rewards businesses, attractions and destinations that follow government and industry Covid-19 guidelines.

Hastings Borough Council said the lift has a risk assessment in place, and a process to maintain cleanliness and help social distancing.

Cllr Colin Fitzgerald, the council’s deputy leader, said: “We were delighted when we were able to reopen the West Hill Lift two weeks ago, and now doubly delighted that our efforts to meet all the Covid-19 guidelines in its operation have been recognised.

“We pride ourselves on the approach we have taken to combat Covid-19 here in Hastings, and this mark should reassure local residents and visitors about using the West Hill Lift. It joins a number of other attractions in Hastings, and indeed across 1066 Country, to get this mark, showing that we, and others in the tourism industry locally, take the safety and welfare of our local community and visitors very seriously.”