Rye House

Licence summary from On Licence, 28 September 2026

Premises: Rye House
Address: Rye House, New Road, Aldham, Essex, CO6 3QT
Licence: Club premises certificate, LN/000009671
Status: In force (register: Current Licence)
Issued: 9 August 2023
Licensing authority: Colchester City Council
Activities: Alcohol on the premises, Alcohol off the premises, Late night refreshment, Recorded music, Live music, Films, Plays, Dance, Indoor sporting events, Boxing or wrestling

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Every day 00:00-00:00
Alcohol Sale-On & Off Premises (Area labelled '11' on plan view): Every day 00:00-00:00
Alcohol Sale-On & Off Premises (Area labelled '11' on plan view), non-standard times: Club is located in an isolated area. Though only 08:00 to 02:00 is typically expected, for hosting an Audax cycle or other overnight event as a control stop or as a start/finish point can result in riders arriving at the club throughout the night. For example, a 300km bicycle ride can start at 9am but depending on ability, riders will finish throughout the night and following morning and therefore this application is for 24 hours
Regulated Entertainment (Area labelled '11' on plan view): Every day 00:00-00:00
Regulated Entertainment (Area labelled '11' on plan view), non-standard times: Club is located in an isolated area. Though only 08:00 to 02:00 is typically expected, for hosting an Audax cycle or other overnight event as a control stop or as a start/finish point can result in riders arriving at the club throughout the night. For example, a 300km bicycle ride can start at 9am but depending on ability, riders will finish throughout the night and following morning and therefore this application is for 24 hours
Film - In & Outdoor (Area labelled '11' on plan view): Every day 08:00-02:00
Live Music - In & Outdoors (Area labelled '11' on plan view): Every day 08:00-02:00
Recorded Music - In & Outdoors (Area labelled '11' on plan view): Every day 08:00-02:00
Performance of Dance In & Out (Area labelled '11' on plan view): Every day 08:00-02:00
Perform Play - In & Outdoors (Area labelled '11' on plan view): Every day 08:00-02:00
Indoor Sports Event (Area labelled '11' on plan view): Every day 08:00-02:00
Boxing/Wrestling-In & Outdoors (Area labelled '11' on plan view): Every day 08:00-02:00
Late Night Refreshment In&Out (Area labelled '11' on plan view): Every day 23:00-05:00
Late Night Refreshment In&Out (Area labelled '11' on plan view), non-standard times: Club is located in an isolated area. Typically, 08:00 to 02:00 is expected, but for hosting an Audax cycle or other overnight event as a control stop or as a start/finish point can result in riders arriving at the club throughout the night. For example, a 300km bicycle ride can start at 9am but depending on ability, riders will finish throughout the night and following morning so this operating schedule covers this.

Licence conditions (4)

The practicalities of complying with the licencing objectives such as 'Challenge-25', health and safety and fire assessments, reporting all criminal incidents to the Police etc, are embedded into the club rules so that all members are aware of the responsibilities of the club.
The premises must install, operate and maintain a comprehensive digital CCTV system. The CCTV cameras must continually record while the premises are open and recording must be kept available and unedited for a minimum of 31 days with the date and time stamping. CCTV images must be made available upon request by a Police officer or an authorised officer of the Licensing Authority. Any footage must be in a format that can be played back on a standard personal computer or standard DVD player. Where the recording is on a removable medium (i.e. compact disc, flash card etc.), a secure storage system to store those recording mediums must be provided. 3. Only members, the guests of members, or the guests of the club – for example, a visiting walking club or cycling club, will have access to the club and facilities.4. An incident log (which may be electronically recorded) shall be kept at the premises for at least six months, and made available on request to the Police or an authorised officer of the Licensing Authority. The log must record details of the incident, date, time, the individual who dealt with it, the action taken, the outcome, and whether the emergency services were called. The incident log must record incidents in relation to - all crimes reported to the venue, or by the venue to the Police all ejections of customers any complaints receivedany incidents of disorderseizures of drugs, offensive weapons, fraudulent ID or other items any faults in the CCTV system, searching equipment or scanning equipment the date and time of the refused alcohol sale or supply and the name of the member of staff who refused the sale or supply. any visit by a relevant authority or emergency service
Prominent, clear and legible notices must be displayed at all exits requesting patrons to leave the premises and the area quietly.
The Challenge 25 scheme must be operated to ensure that any person who appears to be under the age of 25 shall provide documented proof that he/she is over 18 years of age. Proof of age shall only comprise a passport, photo card driving licence, an HM Forces warrant card, or a card bearing the PASS hologram. 7.The premises shall display prominent signage indicating that the Challenge 25 scheme is in operation.

Licensed hours are the most a premises may open or trade under its licence, not its actual opening times.

Compiled from Colchester City Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/rye-house-co6-a0226ba8de