Castles · South East England
Women's Prison
In or near Peasmarsh.
Women's Prison — a castle in South East England, 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
Women's Prison is a castle located in South East England, 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 Museum Association operates two museums in Rye, East Sussex, showcasing the history of the town and its surroundings. The Ypres Tower, a 13th-century Scheduled Monument, and the East Street Museum feature various exhibits related to local history and industry.
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
The Women's Prison is a historical castle located in South-East England. It is notable for its unique use as a prison for women, reflecting a distinct aspect of the penal system in British history. The site is a designated structure, contributing to the region's architectural heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.9499, 0.7358
- 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
Sources
- osm: way/648448108 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Women's Prison?
- Women's Prison is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN31 7HH), in the parish of Rye.
- What is Women's Prison?
- Women's Prison — a castle in South East England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Women's Prison?
- The nearest railway station is Rye, about 0.5 km away. The nearest town is Peasmarsh. Drivers can use postcode TN31 7HH.
- Is Women's Prison a protected site?
- Yes — Women's Prison is part of the Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Women's Prison charge admission?
- Women's Prison typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Women's Prison?
- The nearest railway station is Rye, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN31 7HH.