Moonlight Walk 2026

St Michael’s Hospice is bringing its Moonlight Walk back to Hastings seafront tonight. The 7km evening walk remembers loved ones while raising funds for hospice care across Hastings and Rother.

The route begins and ends at The Stade Open Space, reaching its halfway point at the gardens of St Michael’s Hospice. Each walker receives a paper lantern to decorate in memory of someone special, which will become part of a glowing installation at the finish. Photographs and messages can also be shared on the event’s memory screen.

Most of the route follows local streets and walkways, although the climb to the hospice gardens is fairly steep. Anyone who would rather avoid the hill can turn around near Azur and make their way back to The Stade.

An event village at The Stade will have food, face painting and entertainment before the walk, with more happening along the route. Registration includes a Moonlight Walk T-shirt, snacks at the halfway point and a reward when you cross the finish line.

Tickets cost £26.88 for adults and £16.33 for children aged 5 – 16. A family ticket for two adults and two children costs £74.35. Under-fives can take part free of charge and will still receive a lantern, battery-operated tea light and certificate.

Children under 16 must remain with an adult throughout the event. Dogs are very welcome but must be kept on a lead.. The organisers are even hinting at a reward for canine finishers.

The walk starts at 6:45 pm, with participants encouraged to raise sponsorship towards the hospice’s £50,000 target. If you would like to donate, you can do so here.