The ancient, medieval town of Rye sits on a hill overlooking the River Rother and Romney Marsh. Once surrounded by water, Rye formed part of the medieval Cinque Ports. Today Rye is a charming town offering much to explore in its cobbled alleys - from medieval buildings and elegant Georgian houses to a selection of museums, galleries - and of course, its harbour. Discover remnants of Rye's smuggling past throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, its network of tunnels, secret passages and hidden caves, and the the Heritage Centre that brings 700 years of history of this relaxed and historic town to life.
What's Nearby
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Lamb House
The Georgian red-brick fronted home of Henry James and E. F. Benson with a beautiful walled garden...
0.11 miles away -
Stocks Mill
The tallest post mill in Kent dating from 1781 with trestle and sweeps still in position. Museum.
4.33 miles away -
Chapel Down Winery
The Chapel Down Winery is home to the largest producer of English wines. Our visitor facilities...
6.29 miles away -
Smallhythe Place
This pretty half-timbered house, built in the early 16th century, was the home of the Victorian...
6.39 miles away
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Hornes Place Chapel
A small chapel erected in 1366 and consecrated in 1386. Once attached to the neighbouring manor...
7.13 miles away -
The Mill Toy Museum
Home to a unique collection of collectibles, nostalgic toys snd pedal-powered toy cars.
7.47 miles away -
Great Dixter House & Gardens
Famous gardens designed by Christopher Lloyd surrounding a 13th century Hall House.
8.1 miles away -
Tenterden and District Museum
The 19th century weatherboard building was originally a coach house and stables. Exhibits show the...
8.52 miles away -
Kent & East Sussex Railway (K&ESR)
Enjoy 21 miles of nostalgia on England’s finest rural light railway. Beautifully restored coaches...
8.62 miles away -
C M Booth Collection of Historic Vehicles
Private collection specialising in Morgan cars, 1909-1937, 12 on display, plus 1929 Morris van,...
8.92 miles away -
Rare Breeds Centre
Wonderful collection of rare breeds within 100 acres of beautiful unspoilt Kent countryside and...
9.19 miles away -
Woodchurch Windmill
A fine example of a Kentish smock mill. Originally one of a pair of windmills, now almost...
9.38 miles away -
Carr Taylor Vineyard
A family business making fine English wines since the estate was first planted in 1971. The...
9.45 miles away -
Hole Park Gardens
Owned by the Barham family for the past four generations, set in over 200 acres of superb classic...
10 miles away -
Bodiam Castle
A castle of wonder set in the heart of 1066 Country. The exterior is virtually complete with walls...
10.84 miles away -
Woodchurch Village Life Museum
Lively museum housed in 17th & 18th century farm buildings which tell the story of Woodchurch...
10.91 miles away