Rye is a compact and picturesque town with narrow streets such as Mermaid Street.
It was one of the Cinque Ports but is now several miles inland.
The High Weald Landscape Trail LDP finishes at Rye.
Websites: www.visitrye.co.uk |
www.1066country.com |
www.exploresussex.co.uk
Website: East Sussex Community Rail Partnership
Tourist Information: Heritage Centre. Tel. 01797 226696.
Rye Town Model - Strand Quay
The story of Rye comes alive through a town model sound and light show.
Museum room of local history. Tel. 01797 226696.
Open*: Apr-Oct, Daily 0900-1730. Nov-Mar, SSu 1000-1600.
Website: www.1066country.com
Rye Castle Museum - Ypres Tower & East St
This museum is on two sites. The 13th century Ypres Tower houses Medieval pottery, smuggling items and the
story of Romney Marsh. A second building in East Street has Rye's old fire engine, toys, local pottery and
maritime displays. Tel. 01797 226728.
Open*: Apr-Oct, MThFSSu 1030-1300, 1400-1700. Nov-Mar, SSu 1030-1530, Ypres Tower only.
Website: www.1066country.com
Lamb House NT - West Street
A brick-fronted house, home of the writer Henry James and later authors EF Benson and Rumer Godden.
Walled garden. Tel. 01580 762334.
Open*: Apr-Oct, Thur & Sat 1400-1800.
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Smallhythe Place NT - by bus
Ellen Terry's early 16th century house and cottage gardens. The grounds include the Barn Theatre.
Tel. 01580 762334.
Open*: Apr-Oct, MTWSSu 1100-1700. Mar, SSu 1100-1700.
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Bus: 312 from station to Smallhythe Church, near Smallhythe Place.
M-S every 1-2 hours, 20 minutes journey.
Traveline tel. 0871 200 2233.
Buses also operate from Staplehurst.
Tenterden - by bus
Please see the section below for several attractions in the quiet town of Tenterden.
National Rail Enquiries
tel. 0845 748 4950.
Tenterden is a traditional Kentish town with a wide High Street lined with weather-boarded shops.
The High Weald Landscape Trail LDP passes through Tenterden.
Kent & East Sussex Railway - Tenterden - by bus
A 10½ mile preserved steam railway from Tenterden to Bodiam.
Tel. 01580 765155, timetable 01580 762943.
Open*: please see website for details.
Website: www.kesr.org.uk
Bus: see above. Buses to Bodiam (the other end of the Railway) operate from
Hastings and Wadhurst.
Colonel Stephens Museum - Tenterden - by bus
This museum at Tenterden station tells the story of the man who built and ran the K&ESR and
many other Light Railways.
Open*: Apr-Oct, afternoons when K&ESR trains are running.
Website: www.hfstephens-museum.org.uk
Bus: see above.
Tenterden & District Museum - Tenterden - by bus
Townscape and history of Tenterden. Local trades, industries and agriculture.
Tel. 01580 764310.
Open*: Apr-Jun & Oct, Daily 1400-1630. Jul-Sep, Daily 1100-1630.
Website: www.ukpages.net/kent/museum.htm
Bus: see above.
National Rail Enquiries
tel. 0845 748 4950.