Rye Heritage Centre

An Exhibition of Old Pier Working Models

 
Old penny-in-the-slot, working models and novelty games, from the piers and arcades of the British seaside.  models like The Beauty Parade and The Haunted Grange .

Laughing Sailor


This unique collection houses machines from the early 1900s to 1960. The many models include the famous Laughing Sailor, The Haunted Churchyard and The English Executioner.
The collection is supplemented with nostalgic, coin operated machines such as What The Butler Saw, allwins, fortune tellers and other novelty games.

Crying baby


They are all operated with the old English penny that stopped circulation in 1971. These are readily available to buy at the museum, so the machines can be played and enjoyed.


English Executioner


Our Fire-fighters


The Guillotine


The Twins


Opening Times *

April - September
Open Daily   10.00hrs to 17.00hrs
October - March*
Open Daily   10.00hrs to 16.00hrs

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

* Please check for confirmation and Christmas opening times




Rye Town events

To find out what is happening in Rye this year click to access the events diary below:-

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Rye Town Diary
 Rye Festival
 Rye Bonfire Night

Rye Heritage Centre
0044 (0) 1797 22 66 96