Rye Heritage Centre

Over 750 years of Rye's history on the famous Town Model — plus a WWII show, the Old Penny Arcade, and the starting point for guided walks of the town.

When

Open Thursday to Sunday, year-round

Where

The Old Sail Loft, Strand Quay, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7AY

Info

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Set in an old sail loft on Strand Quay, the Heritage Centre is the friendliest way into Rye's history. The centrepiece is The Story of Rye — a 20-minute light-and-sound show on the famous Town Model that tracks the town through French raids, fires, smuggling and royal visits. A second show, WWII: Rye's Story, covers the wartime years; the Old Penny Arcade keeps a row of vintage machines in working order; and a free exhibition fills in the rest. The centre is also the meeting point for Rye After Dark and the Saturday-morning guided walks.

The centre is a five-minute walk from The River Haven along Strand Quay. Park at the hotel, wander in along the river, watch a show and try your luck on the Old Penny Arcade — the perfect first stop on a Rye weekend.