Rye Bay Scallop Festival 2025

Rye Bay Scallop Festival 2025 or Rye Scallop Festival week is a delight for anyone who enjoys seafood.

Runs 22nd Feb – 2nd Mar 2025 Rye Bay Scallop Week is promoted Pro Bono by Domain Support Ltd.  Domain Support operate the official https://scallop.org.uk/ website and organise the festival at considerable cost. We only list those who support the festival.

What your breakfast could look like when you stay in Rye, most restaurants are also able to offer Vegan and Vegetarian options.

The festival always sees an increase in visitor numbers so well done to those who booked their accommodation early. Don’t tell the scallops but they are also available before and after the dates of the festival.
Rye in the Winter is a delight with live music in many if the lovely small pubs and wine bars for example at The Grapevine where the locals will always make you feel welcome.

With the Rye Christmas festival little more than pleasant memories. Rye high street still retains the character and charm of a medieval town. Sea food has always featured well in our restaurants and especially so at this time of year.

We are grateful to Domain Support Ltd for their continued efforts over the past 19 years to promote the Scallop Week and many other beneficial activities such as the Rye Map which is the essential guide to Rye.

Rye Bay Scallop Festival 2025
For a complete list of restaurants, pubs and other venues offering special meals please visit The Scallop festival website that includes all venues serving scallop dishes.

With a large fishing fleet based in Rye you can understand why fresh local produce from the sea features heavily on the menus of our local restaurants, hotels, and pubs.

If you want to stay at an adults only venue with late breakfasts then have a look at Saltcote Place which is about 7 minutes walk from Rye High Street. Saltcote Place can host groups of up to 6 couples do call them on 01797 222220 and visit https://saltcote.co.uk/