Visiting Rye for the Rye Bonfire night? Great, you will have a great time, please be sure to follow guidance for parking and think about emergency access vehicles who may need access to an area or those in mobility vehicles who need the footpaths to be kept clear.
Your vehicle may be moved or removed if you endanger people or property.
Do not park on land other than a designated car parking area.
https://www.visitryebay.com/attractions/rye-bonfire/
Visit Rye Bay
The home of Mapp and Lucia
Rye is always popular, the winter is no less impressive. Restaurants are open as usual but staff shortages mean it is well worth booking everything in advance.
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The Rye Bay Scallop Festival runs each February thanks to Domain Support who organise it, 2025 Runs 22nd Feb – 2nd Mar 2025, Scallops of course are already on the menu of many restaurants and some of the greatest places to stay will present them for breakfast at a modest additional cost if requested. Our local restaurants get busy quickly so early booking is advisable.
Where to stay in Rye
Great places to eat in Rye
Did you hear about Shakespeare in Rye as seen on the BBC ?
Make your restaurant reservations well in advance
Images of Rye Sussex
Courtesy of Local resident and keen photographer Tony Ham
Courtesy of Bev Ham local resident out walking her dog with a camera
Courtesy of James Tomlinson and Rye and District Camera Club
Catch the latest movies in the Kino Digital Cinema
Rye Bay has much to offer for all ages all year round
Rye in Sussex is renowned for the calm and relaxed character of a medieval Cinque Ports town. Steeped in history, Rye is much loved by locals and visitors alike.
Theatre, Cinema, beaches forests and fine dining await you whilst our local shops and restaurants are sure to please.
The vibrant local economy offers an alternative and relaxed shopping experience. Rye is a well kept fascinating small town with many things to see and do in the area.
Some destinations delight in hosting wild noisy parties. Thankfully the Rye Bay area is more suited to the mature end of the spectrum. Children are welcome at a wide variety of destinations whilst others are exclusively adults only.
The Town Model is located in the Heritage centre on the Strand Tel 01797 226696 or email heritagecentrerye@gmail.com
Rye Heritage Centre,
The Old Sail Loft
Rye Strand Quay
Rye
TN31 7AY
Remember booking accommodation directly with the venue can save as much as 15%