Shows & Tours
KEEPING THE STORY ALIVE
EXPLORE & ENJOY RYE'S HERITAGE
Step into Rye’s story through immersive shows and guided tours. Centred around the famous Rye Town Model, these experiences bring the town’s history to life both inside the heritage centre and out in the streets beyond.
750 years of history on the Rye town model in 17 minutes!
40 minutes of gruesome history – be prepared to be scared!
Bravery, love and loss of those in Rye during WWII. (40 Mins)
Upcoming Showings:
| Next WWII |
|---|
| Fri 8 May – 15:35 |
| Sat 9 May – 15:00 |
| Tue 26 May – 15:35 |
A 90 minute guided walking tour or Rye.
EXPERIENCE RYE TOWN MODEL
SHOWS, DATES & TIMES
| Date | The Story Of Rye | Rye After Dark | Rye’s Story: WWII | Rye Tours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/04/2026 | No shows today – we are closed. | No Rye After Dark today | No Rye’s Story: WWII today | No Walks today |
| 16/04/2026 | No shows today – we are closed. | No Rye After Dark today | No Rye’s Story: WWII today | No Walks today |
| 17/04/2026 | No shows today – we are closed. | No Rye After Dark today | No Rye’s Story: WWII today | No Walks today |
| 18/04/2026 | 10:40, 11:05, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:40, 14:05, 14;30, 15:00, 15:35 | 16:10 | No Rye’s Story: WWII today | 11:15 |
| 19/04/2026 | 10:40, 11:05, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:40, 14:05, 14;30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:05 | No Rye After Dark today | No Rye’s Story: WWII today | No Walks today |
| 20/04/2026 | No shows today – we are closed. | No Rye After Dark today | No Rye’s Story: WWII today | No Walks today |
| 21/04/2026 | 10:40, 11:05, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:40, 14:05, 14;30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:05 | No Rye After Dark today | No Rye’s Story: WWII today | No Walks today |
Flex Ticket
Tickets valid for 14 says from day of purchase.
A trip to Rye...
Start your Rye adventure where history, curiosity, and charm come together. Step inside and discover the stories, secrets, and surprises that make this town so irresistible. Explore our model show, uncover hidden tales of smugglers and sailors, and get a sense of how Rye has changed through the centuries — all before you head out into the real thing.
From there, you’re ready to wander cobbled streets, peek into tiny shops, climb towers, and follow the scent of good coffee and fresh pastries drifting through the town. Every corner of Rye has something special waiting; and we’ll help you know just where to look.
It’s the perfect way to start your day; part discovery, part inspiration, and all local charm.








