Smuggles Attic – Now Open!

Officially opened on Good Friday, 29th March, 11 am  – our new walk through multimedia experience presents a fun opportunity to hear about the smugglers of Rye and their illicit trade. Known locally as Owlers, gangs of men and women were widely engaged in importing and exporting whilst evading the customs dues and being hunted…

The Rye Town Model

And we’re back! The Story of Rye sound and light show is fully functional once again! Over the winter volunteers took all the light systems out of the model and replaced the whole system. Everything from the lights to the computer controller is now replaced! We are still adding to the experience but come down…

The New Website

Today, April 4th 2022 we launch our new website. The next phases of the website include the ability to purchase event and tour tickets. We also plan on giving visitors the ability to buy tickets for the light and sound show. This extra functionality will be launched when all our reception volunteers have had full…