The West Hill Lift runs from the west end of George Street, up through a tunnel cut through the cliff, and emerges on the West Hill, giving easy access to Hastings Castle and the Smugglers Adventure caves, and of course to spectacular views over the Old Town.
The lift is open all
year
Opening Times:
Summer 10 am to 5.30 pm
Winter 11 am to 4 pm
90p adults return, 50p down only.
50p return for children, students and senior citizens
East and West Hill lifts: £1.50 adults, 75p children
Telephone (01424) 781030
Work started on the building of the West Hill Lift in 1889. There were objections to the originally planned construction, and it was finally completed in 1891, at a cost of £16000. This was £6000 more than the original design, and lead to the bankruptcy of the company in 1894, when Hastings Borough council bought the lift for £4500.