The Rye House pub gets it's name from the former house across the road. This is the famous Rye House, built 1443, where the Conspiracy was hatched to assassinate King Charles II and his brother Prince James on their way back from Newmarket races. The pub dates from 1756 when it was named the King's Arms. By 1849 it had become the Rye House Hotel, and was now a tourist spot, with extensive gardens, dance hall, dining and a beer garden. Fishing was also a great attraction. The large cast iron windows are still a very noticeable feature of the place. The train station only dates from 1843. The pub was modernized in the early 21st century. It is still a pleasant riverside pub with the Gate House from the former house across the road. Rye House Speedway stadium is just behind it only 0.3 mile away is Rye Meads Nature Reserve (joint RSPB and Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust).