Guided Walks of Rye

Your 1½‑hour adventure begins at the Rye Heritage Centre,. From there, our guide will lead you through Rye’s winding streets and ancient alleyways, sharing stories that stretch from before the Norman Conquest right up to the present day.

Rye hasn’t always been the peaceful, postcard‑perfect town you see today. Once a key Cinque Port, it has survived French raids, devastating fires, and centuries of smuggling. Our guides make it all come alive with vivid tales of bravery, intrigue, and the occasional murder or ghostly encounter!

From the look‑out points at the top of Rye, you’ll see how the coastline has shifted over the centuries. Believe it or not, ships once unloaded cargo right next to where the Heritage Centre now stands — the sea is now nearly two miles away! What happened? Join us and find out...

Timings

Friday 18 September:

11:00 14:00

Location & directions

Rye Heritage Centre, The Old Sail Loft, Strand Quay, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7AY

Directions:

Our guided walks start at the entrance of the Rye Heritage Centre (///usual.worlds.ship) — look out for your guide and a friendly welcome!

Contact on day:

Rye Heritage Centre

Telephone number:

+441797331066

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

There are 16 free tickets for both walks on Friday 18th September on our online booking system. Both walks will contain the same information, so please only book for one. Maximum of two places per booking. Use the code HODWALK at checkout which will activate your 100% discount.

Booking contact name:

Rye Heritage Centre

Booking telephone number:

+441797331066

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.ryeheritage.co.uk/shows-tours/walking-tour-rye/

Booking opens:

27 Jul 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

18 Sep 2026 01:30 PM

Accessibility details

Due to Rye’s steep lanes, cobbles, and uneven ground, the tours are not recommended for visitors using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or those with limited mobility. No dogs during the walk. Due to the terrain, no prams or pushchairs are allowed on the walk.

Additional information

Please arrive a few minutes before departure with your free ticket / QR code ready so we can begin on time. Guided walks last around 75–90 minutes, so pop on some comfy shoes and be ready for whatever the British weather decides to do that day.

Max number of people:

16

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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