Perched on a sandstone hill, overlooking the Romney Marshes, the picturesque town of Rye was once surrounded by the sea. Over hundreds of years the sea has receded but Rye still retains a harbour and its marine connections.
Rye's maritime heritage dates back to Norman times when it was owned by the Abbey of Fecamp in Normandy and later became an 'Antient Town', part of the famous Cinque Ports. By the 18th Century, Rye had become a major centre for smuggling and some of their secret passages and tunnels are still in evidence today.
Now Rye is a thriving market town, beautifully preserved, with a maze of cobbled streets, including the famous Mermaid Street, crammed with tiny mediaeval houses and elegant Georgian buildings. There is no shortage of things to do or see. Hunt for antiques, explore museums and art galleries. Visit the Heritage Centre that brings 700 years of history to life, or the unusual Rye Treasury of Mechanical Music, watch pottery being made in the famous Rye potteries or find a first edition in one of the many specialist book shops. Rye has always been a magnet for artists, potters and authors; once the home of E.F. Benson, Creator of Mapp and Lucia, Henry James and Russell Thorndike who created the Dr. Syn myths through his novels. Population 5,000
Attraction
Brede Steam Engines
Brickwall House and Gardens
Camber Castle
Great Dixter House & Gardens
Lamb House
Rye Art Gallery Stormont Studio/Easton Rooms
Rye Castle Museum
Story of Rye
Care Home
Church
Club
Dentist
Davies and Seeley Dental Practice
Dental Surgery
Doctor
Dr Carroll & Partners
Dr Ferguson & Partners
Dr Majeed & Partner
Estate Agent
Black Horse Agencies - Geering & Colyer
Phillips & Stubbs
Rush Witt & Wilson
Golf Club
Rye Golf ClubHoliday Park
Camber Sands Holiday Centre
Camber Sands Holiday Park
Frenchmans Beach Holiday Park
Pontins - Camber Sands Holiday Park
Winchelsea Sands Holiday Park
Inn
Cinque Ports Inn
George in Rye
Hope Anchor
Mermaid Inn
Queens Head Inn
The Bell at Iden
The Old Borough Arms
The Ship Inn
Market
Pub and Bar
Cinque Ports Inn
Crown Public House
Hare & Hounds
Inkerman Arms
Mermaid Inn
The Gallivant
Ypres Castle Inn
Restaurant
Cinque Ports Inn
Copper Kettle
Fish Cafe
Hare & Hounds
Landgate Bistro
Lemon Grass
Mermaid Inn
Monastery (The)
Old Forge
Oscar's
Peacock
Queens Restaurant
River Cafe
Rose & Crown
Simply Italian
The Gallivant
Ypres Castle Inn
School
Self-Catering
Camber Sands Holiday Centre
Freedom Holiday Homes
Rye Holiday Homes
Solicitor
Taxi
Contraband Taxis Services
Rother Cabs
Rye Motors Taxis
Taxi - Time
Wilson Cars
Vet
Sports Clubs
Rye Harbour Sailing Club (Sailing)
Rye RFU (Rugby Union)
Shops
Landgate Books
Martello Bookshop
Sweet Williams
Boots
Ladywell Organic
Alfie Grey's
Wilson Wilson & Hancock
Crispin's
The Stevenson Gallery
Turtle Fine Art
Gillian Tapsell
Roche Gallery
Court Lodge Farm
Rye Health Store
Forget Me Not
Edinburgh Woollen Mill
Julian Graves
The Golden Fleece
Antiques
Black Sheep Antiques
Collectors Corner
East Street Antiques
Mint Antiques
Needles Antique Centre
Strand Quay Antiques
Wish Barn Antiques
Quayside Antiques
Places to Stay near Rye
Queens Head Inn (0.02 miles)
Chris and Marcus welcome you to the Queens Head Inn, situated on historic Landgate in Rye. Our charming and beautiful pub has three individually designed newly refurbished rooms, each inspired ... More
Rye Lodge Hotel (0.05 miles)
Staying at Rye Lodge is always an enjoyable experience at any time of the year. The surroundings are elegant, the atmosphere relaxed - and the service second to none! The hotel ... More | visit website
The White Vine House (0.15 miles)
The White Vine House is a small, seven room independent guest house in the centre of the ancient Cinque Port town of Rye. The owners, husband and wife team Barbara and Javed, also live on-site ... More | visit websiteGeorge in Rye (0.17 miles)
This luxury, stylish hideaway is located in the centre of Rye and offers elegant, well-designed rooms, local wines and a restaurant menu infused with Mediterranean zest. The George presents a comfortable ... More | visit website
Cinque Ports Inn (0.17 miles)
The Cinque Ports Inn is a traditional and friendly English pub, where you can enjoy the best of Shepherd Neame's real ale along with good lagers and ciders, in a clean and comfortable setting. Our cental ... More
Rye Holiday Homes (0.18 miles)
Mermaid Inn (0.24 miles)
From a picturesque cobbled street, step back in time to experience the unique atmosphere of one of England's oldest and loveliest inns. (The Mermaid's doors had been open 150 years when Queen Elizabeth I visited ... More | visit website
Hope Anchor (0.28 miles)
This mid-18th century former inn offers a unique range of accommodation, arresting views and a strong sense of history. Built around 1750 for local sailors and ship builders, the building is thought ... More
The Ship Inn (0.32 miles)
In the centre of the small, charming town of Rye, the Ship is a modern take on the traditional English inn - a cosy pub, rich in original character, with simple, ... More
The Old Borough Arms (0.32 miles)
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