Rye Heritage Centre: The Story of Rye
About
A scale model of nineteenth-century Rye at the Old Sail Loft on Strand Quay, with a sound, light and projection show narrating 750 years of the town's history: French raids, storms, smuggling and royal visits. The model and show were updated with new projection mapping for its fiftieth anniversary, and it is a good first stop to make sense of the town before walking it.
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Highlights
- ✓A detailed scale model of 19th-century Rye
- ✓A 20-minute sound, light and projection show on the town's history
- ✓Recently updated projection mapping for the model's 50th anniversary
- ✓A good orientation stop before walking the old town
Tips
- →A good first stop to understand the town's layout and history before setting out on foot.
- →Multiple shows run daily; check the current schedule online.
- →Family tickets and flexible multi-day tickets are available.
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