Empress Coaches & Carriage Masters

08/06/2026

A super day out for Motorcycle enthusiasts at the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum in the New Forest!

What an amazing collection, spanning decades of many different motorcycles.

If you have a group looking for a day out, why not give us a call to discuss ideas.

Let us take care of the travel and you enjoy the day 😁

01/05/2026

Thank you Debbie Goodsell Funeral Celebrant for capturing our Rolls Royce hearse and Mercedes limousine entering Eastbourne Crematorium, being paged in by Catherine from Arthur C Towner.

It was a privilege to drive our Rolls Royce for a very well loved and respected lady on her final journey.

Thank you Catherine and Debbie for everything you do, supporting families during a difficult time.

16/04/2026

What’s in a number! ☎️

On this day in 1995 the UK telephone exchange and area codes were overhauled overnight to create more capacity in its system, as it was running out of available numbers.

Reflecting on our local telephone number, we have only had just two in 97 years! In 1929 we started out with 162, which was in use until the early 1970’s. From 1971 we gained a second line 621 which with changes to the exchange became 430621.

Take a look at the Hastings dialling codes on some of our coaches over the years to see the changes.

30/03/2026

The big reveal …….. A good guess for those that thought we had purchased a limousine for our Carriage Masters business but we don’t do things by halves!! Introducing MP 1066, our 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit ll hearse, it’s powered by the trusted 6.75 litre V8 engine and is 26 feet long! It’s impressive in size and we feel appropriate for the bespoke requests that we receive.

27/03/2026

A new addition to our fleet and a first in our 97 years of history! We shall reveal more about it soon!! 😁

18/03/2026

Spring is nearly here! 🌷

If you are thinking of planning a trip, please do get in touch to discuss your ideas with your local coach hire specialist.

View our fleet:

Mini Bus and Coach hire including vintage coaches from Empress Coaches Hastings. Call us today 01424 430621

27/02/2026

The prestigous 2026 Hastings International
Piano Competition is now underway and we are delighted to be transporting the Judges to Hastings premier event at the White Rock Theatre.

The competition runs until Saturday 7th March, to find out more or book your tickets visit: www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk or
www.hastingsinternationalpiano.org

11/02/2026

As we slowly come out of the winter blues, Spring will soon be upon us! It’s never too early to start planning your next adventure!

We can offer 12, 22 and 35 seat coaches with smartly attired and knowledgeable drivers for your groups day out.

📧 [email protected]
📞 01424 430621
💻 www.empresscoaches.com

20/12/2025

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year 🎄 Best wishes from everyone at Empress Coaches & Carriage Masters 🎁

Mini Bus and Coach hire including vintage coaches from Empress Coaches Hastings. Call us today 01424 430621

08/12/2025

Still looking for Christmas gift ideas? 🎁

Fascinating transport books written by Empress’s Director Steve Dine could be just what you are looking for!

Visit www.stephendinebooks.com 🎅🏻🎄

Stephen, known by everyone as Steve, has, from an early age, always been fascinated by both road transport and shipping. Buy his books online today