Rye Castle Museum and Ypres Tower
RyeA 13th-century tower at the edge of Rye's hilltop that now forms part of Rye Castle Museum.
Get directionsMuseumTime here: 1–1.5 h
On the map
Gun Garden, Rye, TN31 7HH
Quick facts
The tower was built in 1249 as Baddings Tower to defend the town against the French.
It was later named after its owner John de Ypres.
It is now part of Rye Castle Museum, and its Gun Garden sits at the edge of the hilltop.
Address
Gun Garden, Rye, TN31 7HH
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