Smuggling in Sussex Rally – Motorhome & Campervan Event at Rye Rugby Club
Join us for a spectacular themed summer rally as The Van Club lands at Rye Rugby Club, only an 11-minute walk from the enchanting medieval town of Rye. With pirate mischief, coastal adventure, live music, and the rich smuggling history of Sussex woven throughout the weekend, this rally is set to be a lively and unforgettable summer escape.
🏴☠️ Theme: Smuggling in Sussex
Rye’s history is filled with smugglers’ tunnels, hidden creeks, secretive taverns and tales of daring midnight deeds.
Throughout the weekend we’ll embrace the legacy with:
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Pirate fancy dress
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Pirate murder mystery evening
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Treasure Hunt – “The Mysterious Smuggler of Rye”
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Cycle ride from Rye ➜ Camber Sands
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Optional Rye Bay Seal Safari Boat Trip
📅 Weekend Highlights
🍻 Friday Evening – Clubhouse Bar & Live Music
We’ve booked the clubhouse bar for Friday night.
Expect an atmosphere full of pirate fun with:
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Live music provided by The Van Club
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Music until 10:30pm
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Bar open until 11pm
A brilliant start to the weekend.
🔥 Saturday Night – Club BBQ
Join us for a relaxed BBQ on Saturday evening, perfect for refuelling after the day’s adventures. Good food, good company, and great summer vibes.
🗺️ “The Mysterious Smuggler of Rye” – Treasure Hunt
Follow clues, crack smugglers’ secrets and discover the hidden history of Rye. Fun for families and adults alike.
🚴 Cycle Ride – Rye to Camber Sands
A beautiful coastal ride past marshes, dunes and open views. Suitable for most abilities.
🛥️ Optional – Rye Bay Seal Safari Boat Trip
Head out on the water to meet the local seal colony and enjoy the beautiful coastline from a new perspective.
🗡️ Pirate Murder Mystery Evening
A lively and immersive whodunnit filled with clues, comedy and pirate chaos.
Fancy dress strongly encouraged!
🚐 Facilities
✔ Elsan
✔ Water
✔ Toilets
✔ Children welcome
✔ Dog friendly
✔ Spacious rally field
📍 Explore Historic Rye
A medieval citadel packed with charm, mystery and character:
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Cobbled streets and timber-framed houses
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Cosy pubs and atmospheric old inns
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Art galleries, boutiques and curiosities
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Stunning views across Romney Marsh
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Stories of smugglers, shipwrecks and secret tunnels
Rye is one of England’s most magical small towns — perfect for wandering and discovering.
🏴☠️ A Pirate-Themed Summer Rally Full of Fun
With live music, a BBQ, treasure hunts, murder mysteries, cycling adventures, seaside wildlife, and the legendary smuggling town of Rye right on your doorstep, this rally is the perfect combination of fun, history and summer relaxation.
Get your pirate hats, eye patches and treasure maps ready…
Smuggling in Sussex begins this August!
