We have lifestyle and gift shops like Ethel Loves Me and Lola & SiDney and Forget-Me-Not and apparel shops like Eddie Franks, W.J. Bennett and Marsha by the Sea , Niche and Cordelia James.
Rye Christmas Festival 2019 takes place on 7th and 8th December when the town comes alive with lots of drop in events, street performers, fairground rides, craft workshops, a Christmas market and, of course, Father Christmas, who will be arriving by horse and cart around 10:30am on the 7th December and then welcoming children to his grotto during the weekend.
Other events during the festival include an Elf Academy, a pantomime and story telling sessions for primary aged children at Ethel Loves Me on Sunday 8th, which are free but booking is advised.