Castles · South East England
Rye Castle
In or near Peasmarsh.
Rye Castle — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rye · 0.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rye Castle is a castle located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Rye Castle, comprising the Ypres Tower and the East Street Museum, showcases the rich history of Rye and its surroundings. Visitors can explore exhibits detailing local history, including the medieval architecture of the Ypres Tower and the town's industrial past at the East Street Museum.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Ramsar wetland: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rye Castle is a historic castle located in South-East England. It dates back to the medieval period and serves as a notable example of a fortified structure from that era. The castle is also known for its strategic position overlooking the River Rother.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9498, 0.7356
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Rother
- Parish
- Rye
- Postcode
- TN31 7HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hastings and Rye
- Phone
- 01797 226 728
- Nearest railway station
- Rye — 0.5 km
- Official site
- ryemuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/648448116 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rye Castle?
- Rye Castle is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN31 7HH), in the parish of Rye.
- What is Rye Castle?
- Rye Castle — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rye Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Rye, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN31 7HH.
- Is Rye Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Rye Castle is part of the Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Rye Castle charge admission?
- Rye Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Rye Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Rye, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN31 7HH.