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Rye is a town in East Sussex.

[edit] Get in

Train directly from Lewes, nearby or from Ashford in Kent

[edit] Get around

Walking is the best way to see everything. Much of the town centre is a pedestrian area.

[edit][add listing] See

The docks by the river; Rye Castle (with Ypres Tower). Rye also has a 12th century church, overlooking the town. The old town town centre is very pittoresque with its extreme cobblestone (don't attempt to go there with kind of high heels), its many timber-framed houses, and the occasional traditional -though now slightly touristy- tearoom invites to cream tea.

[edit][add listing] Do

Walk around the docks mentioned above, visit the many shops. Climb the church tower to get a magnificent view over Rye and its surroundings. Walk across the meadows to the ruins of Camber Castle (open on summer weekends; check with its owner, the English Heritage). Visit Ypres tower and have a chat with the elderly gentleman who has been keeping it open visitors for the last 15 years. Get locked in in one of its small, dark cells!

[edit][add listing] Buy

Rye has a wide variety of shops, with many food and clothes sellers. Go to the market place.

[edit][add listing] Eat

There is a wide range of eatteries in and around Rye.

The Gandhi Tandoori (Indian) Italian Way (Italian) Landgate Bistro (French) The Standard Pub (English)

[edit][add listing] Drink

• The Bedford Arms 91 Fishmarket Road, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7LR [01797 224867]
  
• The George Inn As the main coaching inn in Rye, The George Tap has long been the popular drinking venue in town. We serve real ales, draught cider and continental beers. There is also a good selection of wines by the glass and a healthy representation from local vineyards in East Sussex and Kent. Address: 98 High Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7JT [01797 222 114]
  
• The Standard Quintessential English 15th century inn with large fireplaces and ancient oak beams. The Standard Inn is a traditional pub serving a wide range of drinks including real ales. We also serve light lunches, evening meals and have guest rooms. Beers include Fullers London Pride and Marstons Pedigree. The Mint, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7EN [01797 223393]
  
• The Union Inn Traditional 15th century pub with wooden beams and a cosy relaxed atmosphere. Allegedly 'the most haunted inn in historic medieval Rye'. 8 East Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7JY [01797 222334]
  
• Ye Olde Bell Inn 33 The Mint, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7EN [01797 223323]
  
• The Ypres Castle Inn 17th century weather-boarded pub with live music on Friday nights. Four real ales and a boules pitch. Views of the River Rother. Address: Gun Gardens, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7HH [01797 223248]
  
• Cinque Ports Inn The oldest pub in Rye. Traditional and friendly English pub where you can enjoy the best of Shepherd Neame's real ale, with good lagers and ciders, in a clean and comfortable setting. With restaurant and bed and breakfast accommodation.
• Globe Inn Freehouse pub and restaurant in Rye with music nights on Mondays. Harveys is one of the regular beers.
• Mermaid Inn 15th century, timbered, pub in the historic, cobbled street surroundings of Rye. Beers include Old Speckled Hen and Courage Best. Accommodation in wooden-beamed rooms with 4-poster beds.
• The Ship Inn 16th century inn situated amongst the old warehouses (now antique shops) alongside the river estuary in Rye. Cask beer served straight from the barrel. Provides accommodation.
  

Other Pubs

• Strand Quay
  
• The Hare and Hounds Main Road, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7ST [01797 230483]
  
• The Queens Head 19, Landgate, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7LH [01797 222181]
  

[edit][add listing] Sleep

[edit] Get out

Visit some of the other Cinque Ports, or the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Miniature Railway. Near Rye passes the National Cycle Network, and you can hire a pushbike from "Rye Hire" near the rail station (friendly service, bikes in good condition, and come with a lock). Sadly the designated cycle paths are not always well signposted, or consist of paths with quite large rubble; you will have to show some determination. But it's fairly flat ground around Rye (although town centre is on a small hill), so for the non-driver this is an alternative to busses.

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