Shopping

Almost unchanged for hundreds of years you can lose yourself in history as you tread the cobbled streets of Rye. Our beautiful shops offer all manner of local and regional fayre not to be found in the crowded shopping malls. Over the winter period our retailers get in the spirit and Christmas in Rye is a site well worth seeing.

To be served by the owner is another rare treat, courtesy and a warm welcome go hand in hand, break your shopping if you will with refreshments from one of the many warm and inviting tea rooms for which Rye has long been famous.

• Saltcote Place
  Saltcote Place is one of the very best places to stay in Rye. We usually have only 4 guests, and infrequently have children unless they are part of a group who all know the children. We are small and intimate with plenty of parking and late breakfasts. You have secure off road car parking in our ...
• Strand House
  Strand House is a calm retreat from the stresses of modern living, with elegant rooms set in an historic Tudor house full of period detail, such as low oak beamed ceilings, winding stairs and inglenook fireplaces in the large lounge. Bedrooms’ are full of quality furniture and include thoughtful extras such as hand-made biscuits. Sussex Breakfasts ...
• CYCLE & WHEELCHAIR HIRE
  Rye Hire are genuinely nice and helpful local people, located just off Cinque Ports street. https://www.ryehire.co.uk/bike-hire/ We hire out road and mountain cycles, with a new fleet every year. We also hire tandems and child seats. We have cycle helmets if required, both for hire and for sale. The surrounding area is criss-crossed with cycle paths and ...
• Empirical Events
  Empirical Events are a full service Wedding event and Wedding show Company. We host a wide range of Wedding shows across the south east of England. Elegant country hotels, large hotels, golf clubs and a wide range of public buildings all feature. For Couples wanting to see our future events and Wedding shows in Kent and East Sussex http://www.empiricalevents.co.uk/events.html For ...
• Exclusive use venue
  Planning something special If you are celebrating your Wedding Anniversary or just want the finer things in life then the Hennessy Suite experience at Saltcote Place is an ideal choice. We never mix Guests with Weddings so having the Hennessy apartment with your friends and family will ensure you have the best possible time. When people get Married ...
• Rye Wedding Venue
  This popular East Sussex Wedding venue Saltcote Place in Rye Bay has the most amazing reputation for hosting magnificent intimate Weddings. Privately owned this intimate venue is a delight to visit. The elevated position offers far reaching views whilst the grounds also offer privacy. Ideal for the couple who are looking for an elegant and totally ...
• Churches in Rye
  Please do not call the Churches after 5pm St Mary’s Church at the top of Lion Street 01797 224935 No Parking St Michaels Church 01797 229219 Plenty of Parking Church of the Holy Spirit 01797 222430 No Parking
• Debbie Sanderson Wedding Photography
  Debbie Sanderson Wedding Photography are locally based, they are experienced and welcomed in all of the Rye Wedding venues and know the best angles, locations and have the relationships to ensure your images will amaze and delight you. Testimonials “Debbie and James are always a pleasure to work with” “Saltcote Place” is an exclusive use Country Mansion overlooking Rye, ...
• Cafe des fleurs Rye Flowers
  Cafe des fleurs Rye Flowers are Located next to the railway station this popular florist offers a great selection of flowers for all occasions. Serving beautiful fresh flowers throughout East Sussex and west Kent where we strive to provide a wide variety of quality, freshly cut flowers for every occasion, creating stunning arrangements that appeal to ...
• Rye Dry Cleaners
  Rye Dry Cleaners A long established Dry Cleaners well known for high quality work you can rely on Francis Hadfield and his team to deliver the goods when it counts. 6 Market Road Rye East Sussex TN31 7JA T: 01797 224 779  
• The Ship Inn Rye
  The Ship Inn Rye Located on the strand close to Simply Italian and only a short walk into town. Walk in to The Ship Inn and be assured of a warm welcome. This former warehouse dating to 1592 was once used to store contraband from smugglers. Strike out to explore the cobbled byways of historic Rye – half-timbered houses, ...
• Rye Bay Jazz Festival
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• Fletchers Restaurant
  Fletchers Restaurant opened in 2022 and gently created a stir. After recruiting one of the best chefs in the area a fabulous mouth watering menu was launched and tested. With award winning staff (won 4 in a bed twice) this is a place to visit for a great meal. The reviews are already well worth reading ...
• Crown Public House Rye
  The Crown is a lively sports bar with a late licence and buzz deals are available. Lots of wide screens adorn the walls to ensure all visitors can see the action. This is a fun pub mainly with locals who enjoy watching sport on the TV which includes Sky TV. Local beers and wines are served alongside ...
• Webbs Fish Cafe
  Webbs Fish Cafe located in the heart of Rye close to the landgate with parking nearby. Paul and Rebecca Webbe, opened The Wild Mushroom Restaurant in 1998. from the outset it has proven popular with locals and visitors alike.  Inspired in part by our love of foraging wild food, the plentiful and outstanding natural ingredients on ...
• Rye Waterworks Micropub
  The Rye Waterworks is the first Micropub to open in South East Sussex. It is situated in a building steeped with history originally a water pump house for 300 years then a soup kitchen dating from the 1890s that’s now been opened up as a feature within the micropub. A family business serving eight local ...
• Rye Museum
  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 Local History exhibits. The Ypres Tower is open throughout the year, 7 days a week except Christmas and Boxing Day.   Opening hours in summer are from 10.30am to 5.00pm and ...
• Kino Digital Cinema Rye
  The Kino Cinema in Rye is located at the top of Lion Street. Open daily from 10.30am for breakfast, lunch and evening drinks and everything between including afternoon tea Kino is renowned for serving the best coffee around and for its varied and interesting menu served all day and sourced locally Our well-stocked bar serves wines, beers, spirits ...
• Wishbarn Antiques Rye
  Wishbarn Antiques Rye https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wish-Barn-Antiques/108989112837303
• McCully and Crane Rye
  Located in Cinque Ports Street this is far more than simply an Antiques shop and the services they offer with regard to design are highly sought after with an impressive client list. You will find nothing like it in Rye or even locally, they have an eye for the unusual and with their contacts have a ...
• The Regent Motel and Bar
  The Regent Motel & Bar offers good value accommodation in Rye Town Centre.  Limited parking on a first in basis or spaces can be reserved for £5-00 per night. All rooms have en-suite shower rooms, tea/coffee trays, television and hairdryers. Double rooms from £70 per room per night for accommodation only. Family rooms available sleeping up to a ...
• Abbot Print Rye Printers
  At abbotprint we specialise in supplying a wide range of stationery and marketing materials to a broad customer base, all of our work is completed in house from design through to dispatch using the latest printing and pre press equipment. Thermography is a passion for us and we are constantly developing our range of effects and finishes, traditionally used for ...
• The Golden Fleece Rye
  Established in 1973 we are Barbour, Harris Tweed and Jack Murphy stockists and specialists in British lifestyle and country wear. Our online shop features the latest seasonal styles and garments which are of the highest quality.  We also stock a large range of sheepskin rugs, hats, gloves and mittens, all available in store.         Opening Times: Monday – Saturday 9:30am ...
• Rye Town Hall
  Built in 1742, the elegant Georgian Town Hall in Rye is an ideal venue for your special day – whether it be a wedding, civil partnership, baby naming ceremony or vow renewal. A unique and historic setting in the heart of Rye, the Town Hall is within walking distance, over the cobbled streets, to a ...
• Neame Designs
  Neame Designs Rye “Your local office stationery and art supplies shop in Rye, East Sussex. Everything you need to get creative!” At Neame Designs we pride ourselves on offering a local and personal service. We are a family business and have been trading in Rye for 20 years, this means we have a really great knowledge of the ...
• Antiques at Rameslie House
  The shop is an interesting mix of Antiques and musical boxes, what will instantly get your attention is the quality of the items in the shop and that it’s so nicely laid out you can find what you want and yet still find surprises if you delve. Recently Steve finished filming in the shop for the ...