Rye is a town in East Sussex.

Get in

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Train directly from Lewes, nearby or from Ashford in Kent

Get around

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

See

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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.

Do

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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!

Buy

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

Eat

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There are a great many restaurants in Rye; with a lot of Italian and French places, especially around the docks.

Drink

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The Bedford Arms 91 Fishmarket Road, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7LR

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

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

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

Ye Olde Bell Inn 33 The Mint, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7EN

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

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...