Rye was a parliamentary constituency centered on the town of Rye in East Sussex. It returned two Members of Parliament to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It is a tourist resort and small port with boatbuilding and net making industries. Rye was one of the �ancient towns� added to the Cinque Ports. It had a thriving trade in the 17th cent, but decayed after the recession of the sea early in the 19th cent. There are remains of an ancient friary, a large Norman and Early English church, the 12th-century Ypres Tower, and the Thomas Peacocke School. When you need to rest, retreat to the comforts of B&Bs, Rye vacation rentals and hotels, some of which are housed in ancient and quirky buildings but with every modern amenity. Or choose from a range of high quality self-catering accommodations in town, or in the surrounding countryside and on the coast.
700 years of history, rich in intrigue, myth, ghosts and smugglers, are brought to life in this fascinating town, centered on the beautifully crafted Rye Town Model. Watch royal visits, French invasions and dastardly doings. As the stories unfold, the commentary of the locals are enhanced by dramatic surroundings, all of which combine to capture the imagination in a way that is sure to echo in your mind as you explore the cobbled streets and passages of Rye. Visitors have a variety of lodging options to choose from including Rye home rentals, Rye holiday rentals or Rye vacation rentals.