Irene's Guidebook
Flushing House, a Tudor cottage dating from the 1520s
Rye
The centre of Rye is historic and has cobbled roads.
Flushing House is no 15 on the map.
There’s parking on the street. There is free parking from 6 pm to 9 am and 80p for 2 hours with the meters on the street. Sunday is free parking. As there’s a 2 hour maximum parking restriction, if you pay cash for the first 2 hours, you can then pay on your RingGo app and get another 2 hours. Otherwise, the nearest car park is in Rope Walk (see map). This is the cheapest car park in Rye @ £2.50 per day.
The postcode of the cottage for your sat Nav is : TN31 7HE. (On the corner of Church Square and Market Street) The front door is in Church Square.
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Rye
Flushing House is no 15 on the map.
There’s parking on the street. There is free parking from 6 pm to 9 am and 80p for 2 hours with the meters on the street. Sunday is free parking. As there’s a 2 hour maximum parking restriction, if you pay cash for the first 2 hours, you can then pay on your RingGo app and get another 2 hours. Otherwise, the nearest car park is in Rope Walk (see map). This is the cheapest car park in Rye @ £2.50 per day.
The postcode of the cottage for your sat Nav is : TN31 7HE. (On the corner of Church Square and Market Street) The front door is in Church Square.
Bexhill has a quieter feel as a seaside destination. There is also the iconic De la Warr Pavilion, built in 1935. It is an Art Deco delight, which hosts exhibitions and concerts. There are cafes on the sea front, where you can eat and enjoy the sea view.
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Bexhill
Bexhill has a quieter feel as a seaside destination. There is also the iconic De la Warr Pavilion, built in 1935. It is an Art Deco delight, which hosts exhibitions and concerts. There are cafes on the sea front, where you can eat and enjoy the sea view.
Tenterden
Rye
Sightseeing
Excellent view from the top of the building. Fascinating information and artefacts in the building which once housed the local prison.
It is at the end of the street where the cottage is situated.
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Rye Castle Museum - Ypres Tower
Excellent view from the top of the building. Fascinating information and artefacts in the building which once housed the local prison.
It is at the end of the street where the cottage is situated.
Georgian house where several famous writers have lived: Henry James, E.F. Benson, Rumer Godden
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Lamb House
West StreetGeorgian house where several famous writers have lived: Henry James, E.F. Benson, Rumer Godden
St Mary's has the oldest working turret clock in the country. Lovely stain glass windows - particularly, the Burne-Jones window. Worth climbing the church tower for a wonderful panoramic view of Rye and the surrounding area.
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Saint Mary's Church
Church SquareSt Mary's has the oldest working turret clock in the country. Lovely stain glass windows - particularly, the Burne-Jones window. Worth climbing the church tower for a wonderful panoramic view of Rye and the surrounding area.
This is where you can pick up your leaflets on the local area, advice about where to go and it has a small gift shop.
Rye Town Council
Market StreetThis is where you can pick up your leaflets on the local area, advice about where to go and it has a small gift shop.
The Landgate was built in 1329 on the orders of Edward III to strengthen the town's defences. It is the only one of the original four gates that is still standing. Winchelsea has three of its gates, but all of these point to a different geography and a different time. Both towns are perched high up over flat land that was once much closer to the sea. You can also see part of the old town wall further along the road.
The Landgate
The Landgate was built in 1329 on the orders of Edward III to strengthen the town's defences. It is the only one of the original four gates that is still standing. Winchelsea has three of its gates, but all of these point to a different geography and a different time. Both towns are perched high up over flat land that was once much closer to the sea. You can also see part of the old town wall further along the road.
A nature reserve with hides to observe the wildlife. It has free parking, a Discovery Centre with a cafe and the sea
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Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
Harbour RoadA nature reserve with hides to observe the wildlife. It has free parking, a Discovery Centre with a cafe and the sea
Explores the history of Rye and contains the must see town model with a sound and light show. Penny arcade machines which used to be seen on the seaside piers.
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Rye Heritage Centre
Explores the history of Rye and contains the must see town model with a sound and light show. Penny arcade machines which used to be seen on the seaside piers.
Camber
Beautiful sandy beach.
Great historic old town. Lots of places to eat and drink. Fishermen launch their boats from the beach, the only fishing fleet in Europe to do this.
Also, the Hastings Contemporary Art Gallery is on the seafront, along with the Aquarium and the Fisherman’s Museum.
Award winning pier - worth a visit.
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Hastings
Great historic old town. Lots of places to eat and drink. Fishermen launch their boats from the beach, the only fishing fleet in Europe to do this.
Also, the Hastings Contemporary Art Gallery is on the seafront, along with the Aquarium and the Fisherman’s Museum.
Award winning pier - worth a visit.
Château de Bodiam
Beautiful castle a short drive away.
Great Dixter House & Gardens
A must for gardeners
Jardin du château de Sissinghurst
Biddenden RdBateman's
Bateman's LaneKipling’s home. Worth a visit.
Great steam railway. Lovely for kids and adults.
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Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway
2 Littlestone RdGreat steam railway. Lovely for kids and adults.
Dungeness
Apparently, the only desert in Western Europe
Battle
The scene of the Battle of Hastings 1066
Winchelsea appears to be a pretty, well-cared-for village with numerous buildings of historic interest.
In fact it is not a village but a town and one of the Cinque Ports. Its history is closely interwoven with that of England itself.
The History section of our website traces the story, from Old Winchelsea swallowed up by the sea, to New Winchelsea secure on its hill. Find out about our past as a major medieval trading port, declining as the coastline moved and the harbour silted up, and reviving again in the modern era, though on a much smaller scale.
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Winchelsea
Winchelsea appears to be a pretty, well-cared-for village with numerous buildings of historic interest.
In fact it is not a village but a town and one of the Cinque Ports. Its history is closely interwoven with that of England itself.
The History section of our website traces the story, from Old Winchelsea swallowed up by the sea, to New Winchelsea secure on its hill. Find out about our past as a major medieval trading port, declining as the coastline moved and the harbour silted up, and reviving again in the modern era, though on a much smaller scale.
A pretty town which has a National Trust property just outside the town called Smallhythe Place. It also has a steam railway.
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Tenterden
A pretty town which has a National Trust property just outside the town called Smallhythe Place. It also has a steam railway.
Built in the early 16th-century when Smallhythe was a thriving shipbuilding port, Smallhythe Place was later purchased by renowned Victorian actress, Ellen Terry, in 1899. A year after her passing in 1928 her daughter, Edith Craig, transformed the house into a museum which now displays a fascinating personal and theatrical collection that reflects Ellen's extraordinary career and unconventional private life.
Smallhythe Place includes a colourful cottage garden and a charming 17th-century thatched Barn Theatre. Ellen's legacy is kept alive today with a diverse programme of productions in the theatre and garden that are performed throughout the year.
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National Trust - Smallhythe Place
Smallhythe RoadBuilt in the early 16th-century when Smallhythe was a thriving shipbuilding port, Smallhythe Place was later purchased by renowned Victorian actress, Ellen Terry, in 1899. A year after her passing in 1928 her daughter, Edith Craig, transformed the house into a museum which now displays a fascinating personal and theatrical collection that reflects Ellen's extraordinary career and unconventional private life.
Smallhythe Place includes a colourful cottage garden and a charming 17th-century thatched Barn Theatre. Ellen's legacy is kept alive today with a diverse programme of productions in the theatre and garden that are performed throughout the year.
Tenterden Vineyard Park
Small Hythe RoadChemins de fer de Kent et d'East Sussex
Station RoadCamber Castle
Harbour RoadAn English Heritage site. Built by Henry V111
Jardin du château de Sissinghurst
Biddenden RdNational Trust - Château de Scotney
Battle
Boutique Hastings Pier
1-10 White RockNatural sites
Close to Rye. A great place to walk and to experience a peaceful beach.
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Winchelsea Beach
Close to Rye. A great place to walk and to experience a peaceful beach.
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
Harbour RoadSaint Leonards
Dungeness
Food scene
Excellent bar food and a good restaurant. They also do a great afternoon tea.
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The Ship Inn
StrandExcellent bar food and a good restaurant. They also do a great afternoon tea.
Charming, quirky interior, serving excellent food such as pizzas, seafood and local lamb dishes. An extensive gin menu!
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The Globe Inn Marsh Rye
10 Military RdCharming, quirky interior, serving excellent food such as pizzas, seafood and local lamb dishes. An extensive gin menu!
Simply Italian
12 StrandExcellent Italian restaurant. Very informal.
Excellent informal pub food. Dog friendly. An old, historic pub. Popular with locals and tourists
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The Standard Inn
The MintExcellent informal pub food. Dog friendly. An old, historic pub. Popular with locals and tourists
Layla Mezze Grill
5 High StreetTurkish food. Good range of food.
The best hot chocolate you will ever have! Choose percentage of cocoa and extra flavours like orange, lavender, ginger or chilli. Very popular!!
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Knoops Chocolate Bar
Tower StreetThe best hot chocolate you will ever have! Choose percentage of cocoa and extra flavours like orange, lavender, ginger or chilli. Very popular!!
Delicious local fish dishes. Also, there’s meat and vegetarian options. A great favourite
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Webbe's at The Fish Cafe
17 Tower StDelicious local fish dishes. Also, there’s meat and vegetarian options. A great favourite
Interconnected Georgian shops house this modern bistro which favours local and foraged ingredients.
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Landgate Bistro
5/6 LandgateInterconnected Georgian shops house this modern bistro which favours local and foraged ingredients.
A good Indian restaurant to visit, as well as its sister restaurant, the Mahdi Spice, further along the same road.
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Mahdi Lounge
32-34 Cinque Ports StA good Indian restaurant to visit, as well as its sister restaurant, the Mahdi Spice, further along the same road.
Hoof
35 The MintA good burger restaurant
The Fig
2 High StA champagne, cocktail and wine bar with live jazz sometimes.
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The Grapevine Rye
1 Conduit HillA champagne, cocktail and wine bar with live jazz sometimes.
The Ship Inn
StrandGood pub food
Excellent pub, good food. The biggest pub garden in Rye
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The Ypres Castle Inn
Excellent pub, good food. The biggest pub garden in Rye
The best fish and chip shop in Rye. Also has a restaurant.
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Marino's Fish Bar
37 The MintThe best fish and chip shop in Rye. Also has a restaurant.
The Union Rye
8 East StApothecary Coffee House
104A High StWhitehouse Rye
24 High StThis what they say:
“Using locally-sourced and fresh ingredients, our menu aims to cater to a variety of tastes.
Pulling inspiration from different countries cuisines, with home-made sauces,
our simple and tasty street food is a guaranteed hit.”
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Tatner's Street Kitchen
24 Wish StThis what they say:
“Using locally-sourced and fresh ingredients, our menu aims to cater to a variety of tastes.
Pulling inspiration from different countries cuisines, with home-made sauces,
our simple and tasty street food is a guaranteed hit.”
From Rye Chocolates
"100% British, Handmade, Artisan delicious Chocolates with a twist. Handmade in East Sussex, UK - international shipping available. Truffles, bars & other amazing Chocolates. Organic, Vegan & gluten free chocolate available. Perfect presents for Birthdays, anniversaries, weddings & events. We also cater for larger functions such as weddings. Specialist requirements taken."
Rye Chocolates
110a High StFrom Rye Chocolates
"100% British, Handmade, Artisan delicious Chocolates with a twist. Handmade in East Sussex, UK - international shipping available. Truffles, bars & other amazing Chocolates. Organic, Vegan & gluten free chocolate available. Perfect presents for Birthdays, anniversaries, weddings & events. We also cater for larger functions such as weddings. Specialist requirements taken."
A new restaurant and takeaway specialising in pizzas on Cinque Ports Street. (Not far from the station)
Pizza and Prosecco
22 Cinque Ports StA new restaurant and takeaway specialising in pizzas on Cinque Ports Street. (Not far from the station)
Lovely cakes, pastries, sandwiches and of course pasties - in particular, Cornish pasties!
N.B. More expensive to eat in than as a takeaway.
Cornish Bakery
86 High StreetLovely cakes, pastries, sandwiches and of course pasties - in particular, Cornish pasties!
N.B. More expensive to eat in than as a takeaway.
This is a beautiful hotel on the High Street which has been restored and reopened this year. Whether you want a meal, a drink or afternoon tea, its lovely decor alone is worth a visit.
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The George in Rye
98 High StThis is a beautiful hotel on the High Street which has been restored and reopened this year. Whether you want a meal, a drink or afternoon tea, its lovely decor alone is worth a visit.
Pubs
Rye Waterworks Micropub
Tower StreetVery quirky venue. Craft ale pub.
Excellent beer garden with views across the river near the Gun Gardens
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The Ypres Castle Inn
Excellent beer garden with views across the river near the Gun Gardens
The Standard Inn
The MintAn historic inn. A favourite of locals and tourists.
The Globe Inn Marsh Rye
10 Military RdQuirky pub with an extensive list of gins.
An historic inn where the notorious Hawkhurst gang of smugglers used to meet in the 18th century. The inn was rebuilt in 1420 after the fire in Rye of 1377 when the French burnt the town.
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The Ship Inn
StrandAn historic inn where the notorious Hawkhurst gang of smugglers used to meet in the 18th century. The inn was rebuilt in 1420 after the fire in Rye of 1377 when the French burnt the town.
The Ship Inn
StrandAn interesting interior with good food.
Conseils sur la ville
Déplacements
Buses and train station in Rye
Easy connection to Ashford International. Catch a train to Bexhill, Hastings or Eastbourne. Connect to Brighton from Eastbourne. Buses to Hastings, Camber, Lydd, Winchelsea. Look in the Rye Fixtures magazine, which you’ll find in the cottage, for the times of trains and buses.
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Shopping 🛍 🛒
For food shopping in Rye, there’s the Rye Deli in Market Road. Jempson’s supermarket which is closed on Sunday. If you get caught out by the Sunday closure, you can get basic foodstuffs in Costcutter, 74, Fishmarket Road (see map).