• Rye was reclaimed from the Abbey of Fécamp, Normandy by Henry III in 1247 when a castle (now Rye Museum) was built to defend the town.
• Until recently Rye was surrounded on three sides by the sea. Today, it retains a busy fishing fleet and pleasure craft moorings in the town itself at Strand Quay.
• Fine views of the town and Romney Marsh may be had from the tower of St Mary’s Church.
• The Rye Heritage Centre contains the sound and light show Rye Town Model and the old pier amusement machines.

Did you know?

• John Ryan, the creator of Captain Pugwash lives in Rye.
• The Town Hall attic houses a gibbet cage containing the remains of John Breads, an aggrieved local butcher who attempted to murder the Mayor in 1742.
• The author EF Benson’s Mapp and Lucia series is based on Rye.

Contact Tel: 01797 226696
Website: www.visitrye.co.uk