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| Rye,
one of the Cinque Ports, part of Henry VIII's "build me
ships and you can raise taxes" deal. As a result the town
was burn down by the French in 1377.
The town, built on
a hill, was once on the coast, but not any more as the tides
and winds changed that in the 16th century.The River Tillingham
nearly surrounds the town.
A charming English
coastal town, full of antique shops, book shops, and crafts,
Rye is a popular place to visit.
It retains it's past
with medieval remains of the town walls, Landgate is 14th
century, narrow cobbled streets and old buildings. These include
the famous Mermaid Inn, in Mermaid Street, once used by the
Hawkhurst gang of smugglers, and it has a secret stairway
behind a bookcase in Dr Syn's bedroom. Russell Torndyke wrote
Dr Syn.
Norman church, St
Mary's with its Quarter Boys that strike the time every quarter
of an hour, and a ruined castle add to the atmosphere.
Literary connections
as well, Henry James lived in Lamb House from 1898 to 1916,
as did E.F.Benson, famous for the Mapp and Lucia
novels.
Tourist Information
centre in the town.
After the museums
and a wander, walk down to the harbour at the estuary, with
its nature reserve. For a good beach, east to Camber Sands
or try Winchelsea just west.
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What
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Rye Tourist Attractions
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Heritage Centre,
Strand Quay, audio-visual displays showing history of of the
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Lamb
House, West Street,
National Trust, 1723 house, Henry James lived here 1898 to 1916,
and there is an exhibition, Tel: 01892 890651
Open: 2006: 25 March-28th Oct on Thur & Sat 14:00-18:00
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Castle Museum,
in the 13th Ypres Tower, once used as a prison, shop, etc, Tel:
01797 226728 |
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Treasury of Mechanical Music,
Cinque Ports Street, music boxes, organs, etc, shop, Tel: 01797
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Camber
Castle, Tudor
fort now inland, but once looked over the sea
Open: weekends, Jul-Sep |
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A259 west along the coast, small old town once a port,
now inland, first town to be planned, by Edward I, but
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Where
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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Cheapest room - based on price data supplied
Prices from: £60 a room
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German Street Winchelsea near Rye TN36 4EN MAP
Featuring a charming atmosphere, friendly staff, good food, inglenook fireplaces and character beams, this pleasant country-style inn is located in the centre of Winchelsea, an ancient town in the heart of 1066 country.
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Fairfield Rye TN29 9SA
Treat yourselves to the new luxury lodge for couples- ideal for honeymoons or just an excuse to indulge yourselves and unwind from the stress of everyday living. Just the place to sip a cocktail and watch the sun go down.
Living area with pano...Sleeps 2
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Rye TN31 6YJ
This absolutely gorgeous thatched cottage, originally two, dating from the 16th Century, is believed to have housed smugglers' (the Hawkhurst Gang) contraband in the now sealed cellars. The cottage has been beautifully and sympathetically renov...Sleeps 6
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Fairfield Rye TN29 9SA
Both Puddledock and White Kemp Pine Lodges are set in the beautiful Kent Countryside and are fully equipped and sleep up to four people....Sleeps 2 to 4
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Fairfield Rye TN29 9SA
Both Puddledock and White Kemp Pine Lodges are set in the beautiful Kent Countryside and are fully equipped and sleep up to four people....Sleeps 2 to 4
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Fairfield Rye TN29 9SA
Five Waterings is a modern Pine Lodge set in the beautiful Kent Countryside and is fully equipped and sleeps up to six people....Sleeps 4 to 6
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Icklesham Rye TN36 4AT
With wonderful views over rolling countryside, this property is located in a peaceful setting on a working sheep farm. Ideal cottage for people who like to be in peaceful, rural settings, or to visit places like Rye (5 miles) or the beautiful coast of South England. Sleeps 4
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Rye
On the banks of the River Rother, with boats passing at high tide, this very comfortable first floor apartment is ideally located a short stroll from the heart of the quaint town of Rye. One of the ancient Cinque Ports, its history evocatively depicted… Sleeps 2 + t/cot
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Around
The Rye Area
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in Kent or the holiday resorts of Hastings
or Eastbourne. |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Northiam (6.41 miles) Tenterden (8.35 miles) New Romney (9.35 miles) Hastings (9.71 miles) Dungeness (10.70 miles) Battle (11.11 miles) Biddenden (12.00 miles) Bexhill (13.69 miles) Ashford (14.83 miles) Burwash (15.49 miles) Hythe (17.32 miles) |
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Centre
The
Heritage Centre,
Strand Quay
Tel: 01797
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Tel: 01424
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