PLAN YOUR VISIT
Hastings Pier.
Know before you go.
Find the postcode, directions and practical information for a day on the Hastings seafront.
ACCESS UPDATE · CHECKED 7 NOVEMBER 2026
Check access before travelling.
Visit 1066 Country currently lists Hastings Pier as closed, with reopening to be confirmed. Other online directories give different opening information, so we are not publishing regular opening hours or promising access to the deck.
Check the tourism board’s update ↗WHITE ROCK · HASTINGS
The sea is
straight ahead.
Hastings Pier postcode: TN34 1JY
White Rock, Hastings, East Sussex, England.
The pier stands on the seafront opposite the White Rock area. Nearby addresses and the tourism listing may use TN34 1JU; a map search for “Hastings Pier” is the clearest way to pinpoint the entrance.
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GETTING HERE
Choose your route to the coast.
01 · BY TRAIN
Hastings station
Head from the town’s railway station towards the seafront, then west along White Rock towards the pier. Check your chosen route for gradients and step-free access.
Check station information ↗02 · BY CAR
Parking near White Rock
Use the council’s car park information for current locations, charges and restrictions. The pier postcode identifies the landmark, not a guaranteed parking space.
Find council parking ↗03 · ON FOOT
Along the promenade
The pier is an easy landmark to spot from the seafront. Combine an exterior view with a promenade walk towards the Old Town or St Leonards.
View the seafront map ↗Access, facilities & planning.
Can I visit while the pier is closed? +
You can plan a visit to the surrounding seafront and see the pier from public viewpoints, subject to local restrictions. Do not assume the pier deck, its businesses or facilities are accessible.
Is the pier wheelchair accessible? +
Current deck access and the availability of accessible toilets have not been verified. Check with the current operator before travelling specifically to use the pier. For the wider seafront, plan a route using public ramps and check local notices.
Can I bring a dog? +
We have not verified a current pier dog policy. Beach and promenade restrictions may differ from pier rules. Check local signs and council guidance; do not rely on older listings.
Does Hastings Pier charge for entry? +
We have not confirmed a current admission policy. Do not assume entry is free or that an old ticket or event listing is valid.
Where should I check for changes? +
Use the official regional tourism listing and any dated announcement from the current pier operator. This independent guide cannot confirm live gate status.