Rye Castle Museum (East Street)

3 East Street, RYE, EAST SUSSEX, TN31 7JY

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About

The East Street Museum was originally a bottling factory but it now houses exhibitions from Rye's history including its unique C18th fire engine. There is a display showing the changes to the coastline over the last thousand years and a shipbuilding display exhibiting many of the tools used, which includes models of ships built.

Many visitors are especially interested in the wooden Tunbridge ware, the tobacco pipes and the examples of pottery made in Rye for which the town was famous.

There are also several paintings showing the changes in Rye, its rivers and harbour over the past few centuries.

Make sure you visit the Ypres Tower too.

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Guide Prices

Entrance is free but donations are appreciated.

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Recent Reviews:

  • RussellG1
    Church Stretton, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Friends getaway
    Compact but interesting
    5 of 5 stars
    Monday, 16th January 2023
    Recently visited and was very interesting. Place isn't massive but the entry charge is only a fiver for adults and I think its a pound for kids so worth the money. Lots of interactive stuff for kids... Read full review
  • P_J_Murphy1962
    Coventry, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Couples
    Worth an Hour of your time
    5 of 5 stars
    Tuesday, 21st February 2023
    Small and compact with a a very helpful and informative Guide on site who is more than happy to go through the history of the tower and provide background on Ryes history Read full review
  • stuarts281
    London, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Couples
    Fascinating Bit of Maritime History in Rye
    5 of 5 stars
    Wednesday, 29th March 2023
    This little tower has some impressive history, being formerly defending Rye Harbour before the sea receded, so many of the displays discuss it's role in the Cinque Ports federation of ports that... Read full review

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Nearest major roads are the A259 and the A268. Located in town, signposted.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest rail station is Rye. Straight ahead into town, left into High Street, 2nd right into East Street.On many bus routes

Facilities

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Establishment Features

  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages
  • Toilets

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (charge)

Payment Methods

  • Approx length of visit - 02:30
  • Blue Badge Guides admitted free
  • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.None.
  • Max group size - 40
  • Min group size - 8
  • Open by appointment outside normal opening times

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

  • French printed material
  • German printed material

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre
  • No Smoking Attraction

Specialist Features

  • Marketed Towards Families

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Opening Times

2023 (4 Apr 2023 - 2 Nov 2023)
DayTimes
Monday - FridayClosed*
Saturday - Sunday10:30 - 16:30*
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Special Offers

  • 50p off entrance price. Full details here: www.towncitycards.com

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