If you prefer to meander through the vast and quirky antique shops or thumb through old first editions then of course you have probably already been to Rye in the past.

Perhaps a visit to one of our many National Trust properties such as Bodiam Castle, Batemans, Scotney castle, or English Heritage sites such as  Camber Castle, Battle Abbey, Hastings Castle could interest you or a visit to Finchcocks, or the home of Henry James or EF Benson at Lamb house.

Maybe  Country gardens could offer you the opportunity to relax and draw inspiration, within the Rye Bay area we have many outstanding “Gardens” including Great Dixter, Meriments, Pashley Manor,  Hole Park or Kings John Garden and of course Sissinghurst

Open Access
All properties we list have an access statement and many offer facilities for the impaired ranging from Wheelchairs provided to induction loops and assistance for the visually impaired. We suggest you speak with either the venue or your accommodation provider prior to making any reservations.

Day trips
Canterbury is under 60 minutes away and Tunbridge Wells even closer; Dover and the Channel tunnel is also under an hour away.  Paris is under two hours away using the Ashford International rail link or even flying from Lydd International Airport into Le touqet.

Taxis
We have a good selection of taxis with low opening wide doors and with wheelchair access if needed.

• McCully and Crane Rye Located in Cinque Ports Street this is far more than simply an Antiques shop. You will find nothing like it in Rye or even locally, they have an eye for the unusual and with their contacts have a fast changing window and often have items that don’t reach the window, the mccully&crane look is an eccentric ...
• Byzantium Jewellery Byzantium Jewellery, established 30 years and now in the beautiful ancient town of Rye We have a vast range of jewellery, a fraction of which is on sale online. Aside from jewellery set with every gem stone you can think of (and some you can’t), we also have a fascinating range of gifts -some of which ...
• HushHeath Vineyards Balfour-Brut-RoseVision The vision was English Pink Sparkling Wine to rival the finest from Champagne and the rest of the world. The story begins here in deepest Kent, the Garden of England. It leads through the perfectly manicured Hush Heath vineyards, orchards and woodland, a new state of the art winery, great people, world class awards and recognition. The ...
• Sedlescombe Vineyards Head  down to rural East Sussex, for your chance to meet one of the UK’s true eco-pioneers. Sedlescombe Vineyard likes being first. Not only the first organic vineyard in 1979,  but as of late 2010, Sedlescombe is home to England’s first biodynamic vineyard. Roy  and Irma Cook now run 23 acres in several plots including the ...
• Carr-Taylor Vineyard If you’re looking into English wines, you are probably aware that the industry’s reputation is going from strength to strength. (It’s amazing how many people still don’t know we make wine in the UK!) Whether your motivation is keeping your carbon footprint low, supporting local producers, or simply that you’re interested in sourcing exciting new, ...
• Kino Digital Cinema Rye The Kino Cinema is due to open in Rye in Lion Street, we are very excitied about the investment and look forward to welcoming them in due course. Kino Hawkhurst Victoria Hall Rye Road Hawkhurst Kent TN18 4ET 01580 754321 http://www.kinodigital.co.uk/
• Concepts of Rye The Ranges of Furniture offered cover Dining, Living and Bedrooms and major on Oak (Natural Oiled and Lacquered), Glass, Leather (Chairs and Sofas) plus the recently introduced Neptune range of Oak / Painted furniture. We pride ourselves on our product selection, taking time to choose Quality Products, with Realistic Pricing. Availability – Most items can be available within a matter of ...
• Laura Oakes Rye                 British-born artist, photographer and pattern designer, Laura Oakes, is widely recognised for her unique style of “digital decoupage” which features layers of vintage and hand-drawn imagery, with her own photography. Each work of art, whether it’s a Perspex wall-mounted image, a beautifully printed cushion or a giant-sized drum lampshade, is the result of hours of ...
• Station Antiques Appledore near Rye It’s a large place with lots to see, we tried to get a feel for what would be found and went alog to see it, HUGE! comes close it’s well worth the short picturesque 10 minute drive drive from Rye The Old Goods Shed, Station Road, Appledore, Kent TN26 2DF http://www.stationantiques.co.uk/ Tel 01233 758 049
• Glass Etc Rye Glass Etc. is one of Britain’s largest shops selling antique and 20th century glass. Run by Helen & Andy McConnell, the principal shop, housed within a former Salvation Army chapel, measures 100 square metres, with an adjacent exhibition gallery of about 25 square metres. Our stock is vast, though not all on view. Drawing on ...
• Cafe des fleurs Rye Flowers Located on the Strand this popular florist offers a great selection of flowers for all occasions. Serving beautiful fresh flowers throughout East Sussex and west Kent where we strive to provide a wide variety of quality, freshly cut flowers for every occasion, creating stunning arrangements that appeal to all tastes and budgets. Whether you know exactly what ...
• Chapel Down Vineyard England remains one of the most tolerant, caring, enterprising, ingenious, creative, stylish, energizing and occasionally eccentric places on Earth. If those values are important to you, then you’re English – whether you were born here or not. They are not just English values. They are Chapel Down’s values. We have something very special at Chapel Down. ...
• Plaristo Craft Gallery Rye Our Bio-burners,  have been such a success that we are expanding our range. We are now supplying a selection of models, beautifully constructed in Britain in marble and stainless steel. They include elegant table top burners, free-standing units and complete fireplaces which can be custom built to fit against any wall – no chimney required! Come ...
• Rye Museum The site has a wealth of information about Rye’s Local History. Here you can search  under the categories listed at  right for the specific topics that interest you.  You can find out about the history of the town–its streets, defences, buildings, notable people, maritime history, trades and industries, what people of the past have said about Rye, ...
• New To You New to you, is a lovely family run shop by long term Rye resident Ruth who knows a bargain when she sees it, as a result of her eclectic style you will not be surprised to find the shop (next to the zebra crossing) bustling, like so many of the shops in Rye dealing with ...
• Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Perhaps one of the most important conservation sites on the Sussex coast, Rye Harbour Nature Reserve has been recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Special Protection Area for birds, a Special Area of Conservation under the EU Habitats Directive and a candidate Ramsar site that takes account of its importance as a wetland on an international ...
• Who’s Listening – audio stories The Marshlink line cuts through an area steeped in history, providing a wealth of material for both emerging and established writers. Inspired by lives and legends from the past, two rap stories, The Smugglers’ Tale and The Case of Alice Martin, were written and recorded by nine young people as part of a three-day workshop ...
• Bodiam Boating Station More than just a fun day out with the family … Bodiam Boating Station is a family run business situated on the River Rother in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, linking the garden of England and 1066 country! Enjoy a ride aboard our ferry, the Dannie Lee, along the River Rother to the National Trust’s Bodiam ...
• Forget me not   Forget Me Not Rye offers an unusual selection of contemporary and traditional home-ware including luxury quilts, cushions candles & holders, china and prints.     Our English soaps and fragrances, baby wear, seasonal products and cards make ideal gifts, wedding presents - or a treat for yourself when you visit the picturesque town of Rye in Sussex. ...
• Fletchers Tea Rooms Fletchers are known for traditional afternoon teas serving freshly baked home made scones, cakes and pastries, made daily on our premises with the finest ingredients. A  licensed restaurant so you can enjoy a glass of wine with your lunch or Sunday roast in this tudor beamed restaurant which was once home to Jacobean Playwright, John Fletcher. Upstairs ...
• The Ambrette Restaurant in Rye The Ambrette’s award-winning exotic cuisine is perfect for all occasions. Join us for lunch or dinner for a truly unique experience. The Daily Telegraph 2012 “I thoroughly enjoyed this… impressive rooms with Tudor panelling, one with a huge carved-stone fireplace… pork ribs were impressive. Steeped in fennel and sesame, they had all the charm of the barbecued ...
• Tuscan Kitchen Lion Street Rye Family run rustic Tuscan Trattoria set in an old world English oak building serving delicious home made food and award winning wines. Tuscan Kitchen is dedicated to deeply rooted country traditions and the forgotten rhythm of life.  A must for lovers of great food and wine. The Tuscan is somewhere you need to book a few weeks ...
• Classic Chaps Classic Chaps is one of our favourite shops in Rye, lets face it in this grey, dull World we all need a bit of colour and clothes are one way of raising our spirits, particularly when worn in an unconventional manner that crosses sartorial boundaries and thereby amuses others as well as ourselves, if you ...
• Clive Sawyer Photography Clive Sawyer is now fortunately based in Rye near to the Landgate and has enjoyed a long and industrious career working on commissions in over 55 countries. His unique style and wealth of experience capturing images on location for the travel and other related industries made Clive the natural choice as the preferred photographer for the Visitor ...