Rye Castle Museum has two sites: the Ypres Tower (in the area known as the Gun Garden) and the East Street museum which holds most of our exhibits.
The Ypres Tower is open throughout the year; the East Street site closes during the winter months. From April through October you can buy tickets for either site or a combined ticket for both.
We are on Summer Hours from 1st April until 31st October.
The Ypres Tower is open 7 days a week from 10.30am to 5.00pm last admission 4.30pm. Admission to the Tower remains unchanged: adults £3.00, concessions £2.50, children under 16 free but they must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that the Tower is an Ancient Monument with low headroom and uneven steps and visitors should take care. Disabled access is limited.
The Museum at 3 East Street is usually open at weekends and on Bank Holidays from 10.30am to 5.00pm, last admission 4.30pm. Admission charges to East Street are adults £1.50, concessions £1.00, children under 16 free but they must be accompanied by an adult.
Joint tickets are available for both sites at a reduced rate, adults £4.00, concessions £3.00 and children under 16 free but they must be accompanied by an adult.
It is sometimes necessary to shut the Tower due to poor weather or for maintenance and similarly sometimes East Street may be shut. If you are travelling any distance please phone before leaving to check that we are open, the number is 01797 227798 (this number should not be used for any other purpose). Groups Groups of over 8 persons have a special rate. It is possible to arrange for a guide or a talk on a particular subject. The Museum Education Team can arrange special class visits for various curriculum subjects.
East Street site
The East Street site is closed for the winter except for talks and other events.
Groups
Groups of over 8 persons have a special rate. It is possible to arrange for a guide or a talk on a particular subject. The Museum Education Team can arrange special class visits for various curriculum subjects.
For further details please contact the Museum on 01797-226728 or e-mail info@ryemuseum.co.uk.