Rye Castle Museum (Ypres Tower)

A 13th-century tower that formed part of Rye’s town defences, used against French raids, the Spanish Armada, and 18th-century wars with France. Known as Ypres Tower after a medieval owner, it later served as a prison and now houses Rye Castle Museum with displays on local military history, smuggling, shipwrecks, medieval pottery and a historic gun garden. Open year-round with panoramic views over Romney Marsh.