Rye in East Sussex Town Guide

Castles

Castles in Rye

Each month we take a look at the best things to do in and around Rye and here are the latest, most popular things to do according to our visitors in May, 2026.

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Camber Castle

In Rye

Camber Castle lies between Rye and Winchelsea, and was originally located on a shingle spit which protected the approach to these towns.

The Rye Museum has two sites, the Ypres Tower (early 14th century) and the East Street site. The Tower has had many roles in its history from a fortification to protect the town, to a private dwelling, a prison and a mortuary. It is the oldest building–except for St Mary’s church–open to the public in … more