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Establishment name:

Rye Castle Museum and Ypres Tower

Establishment type:

Places to Visit

Open all year:

No

Opening times:

7 days a week, 10.30am - 3.30pm

Credit cards accepted:

Yes

Description

Rye Castle Museum has two sites:  the Ypres Tower (in the area known as the Gun Garden) and the East Street museum which holds exhibits.  The East Street site displays uniforms, pottery, toys, Rye’s fire engine and changing displays on aspects of Rye’s history.

The Ypres Tower is believed to have been built in approximately 1249, though firm proof is still being sought.  It is the oldest building—except for St Mary’s Church—open to the public in Rye. The balcony offers wonderful views of Romney Marsh and the surrounding countryside.

The basement has much to appeal to children of all ages – armour and helmets to try, a Captain Pugwash Treasure Hunt and a chance to test a medieval long bow.

An attractive garden, a reconstruction of a 15th century pleasure garden, lies hidden behind the Ypres Castle and features important herbs of both culinary and medical importance to the period. It is complemented by a Stillroom within the Tower.

You will find a great deal of information about the Museum and the history of Rye on the Museum website.

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Nearby places of interest

• Rye Parish Church of St Mary
• Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
• Camber Castle
• Rye Castle Museum and Ypres Tower