Schools & Education
Excite & Educate
Rye Heritage Centre has been welcoming education groups for many years, from local schools and colleges to international study tours and adult learning programmes.
Our charity, founded in 2020, is committed to keeping visits affordable while expanding the range of experiences we offer, so that every group can explore Rye’s rich history in a way that supports their learning goals.
Whether you are planning a curriculum-linked school trip, a college enrichment visit or a lifelong learning outing, we can tailor your time at the Centre to suit your group’s age, interests and timetable.
Supporting Your Visit
- Multiple shows available:
- The Story of Rye – general history show
- Rye’s Story: WWII – a detailed look how WWII had an impact on Rye and the South East.
- Rye After Dark – The history of Rye with a spooky background (Not suitable for under 12s, contains frights!)
Discounted standard admission price.
Free entry for supervising adults or tour guides and coach drivers.
Pre-booked visits ensure a reserved private viewing.
Shows are available in English, Spanish, French and German with subtitles for other languages.
Shows are hosted by our staff and volunteers, who will take questions and tell you more about the town of Rye.
Pre-booked time slots mean your visit can easily be planned to suit.
Multiple payment options are available.
Additional educational materials can be supplied on request.
Local Schools & Groups
Those within a 25 mile radius will receive further discounts and tailor-made additional educational resources if required – please contact us to discuss.
Group Booking Enquiry
* This time maybe outside our usual operating hours, however we should be able to accommodate you.
** During our quieter periods, we should be able to accommodate you during a more flexible time period.
How To Book
To enquire or to make a booking for a Education visit, please complete the online enquiry form in the red box. A member of the team will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your trip. Alternatively, you can send an email to groups@ryeheritage.co.uk
Please note: We request a minimum of two week’s notice from the chosen date of your visit to secure a group booking.
Education group numbers only need to be estimated as we may have to split showings for larger numbers.
While one part of the group experiences the sound and light experience others are free to roam the shop and other attractions/exhibits within the centre.
Guided Walks Of Rye
We are able to offer group guided walks around Rye that are similar to that of our standard tours. Please email groups@ryeheritage.co.uk for further information.
FAQ’s
Where do coaches and minibuses park?
Set down point: Coach Park next to Railway Station(///twee.receive.kettles), and outside Rye Heritage Centre (///poem.collides.embedded)
Coach park: Next to Railway Station (///twee.receive.kettles)
How long will we need at Rye Heritage Centre?
We would recommend a minimum of 45 minutes for a group visit with ‘The Story of Rye’, WWII and Rye After Dark we recommend 60 minutes to make sure there’s plenty of time to explore.
How many can you accommodate?
Story of Rye: 45 (with 2 small wheelchairs). While this goes on larger groups are welcome to explore the rest of the centre. (18 minute show)
Rye After Dark: 32 (plus 2 small wheelchairs) – (40 minute show)
Rye’s Story: WWII: 32 (plus 2 small wheelchairs) (40 minute show)
