Rye Castle Museum

Rye Castle Museum is a great little place to take the kids to learn some history, especially as the tower used to be a prison! Add in all the hands on fun and specific kid oriented elements and you've got a grand day out!

Learn all about the smuggling trade and the history of the ancient town of Rye.

The tower has a number of exhibits, including a replica of a gibbet (with a skull), the Ypres Tower embroidery, which was created over several years plus a model of the changing shoreline. There are buttons to push in the last display, which will allow the kids to see how the shoreline has changed over the years and allow even toddlers to get in on the interaction

There is a Captain Pugwash Treasure hunt to take part in, plus various games and puzzles for the kids, including ‘feely socks’ where you have to guess what is inside! Lots of fun for smaller kids particularly but a generally welcoming attitude to families that's most welcome.

Admission:

Adults £3

Concessions £2.50

Children under 16 free but must be accompanied by an adult.   

Opening Times: 

Open daily throughout the year (except 24th and 25th December), weather permitting.

March 30th to September 30th:

10.30am to 5pm (last admission 4.30pm).

October 1st to March 29th:

10am to 3.30am (last admission 3pm).