Rye Harbour

Rye Harbour is also one of the most important conservation sites on the Sussex coast. See their website here https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/rye-harbour

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 scale.

There are a number of excellent locations from where you can watch birds, their website explains which birds are visiting in each month see https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/rye-harbour/what-to-spot-this-month

The nature reserve itself was established in 1970 and is a partnership led by Sussex Wildlife Trust and includes the Environment Agency, the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and private landowners. The site management is undertaken by the Sussex Wildlife Trust staff and a dedicated team of volunteers from the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

Here are many thriving business in the Rye Harbour Industrial Estate and a few pubs to enjoy.

  • Rye Bay Bikes
    Come and try something different at Rye Bay E-Bikes. We are a small family run company, specializing in electric bike hire, tours, sales and servicing. We are the only electric bike hire company in Rye, East Sussex. As easy to ride as a conventional bike, our electric bikes will take you on an effortless journey to see all ...
  • Rye Harbour Stores
    Open 7 days a week with all of the essentials you could possibly need. Rye Harbour Stores is a community based convenience store. We believe in the benefits of buying local and we strive to support the local community and economy. 01797 226444https://www.facebook.com/RyeHarbourStores
  • Atlas Business Park
    Relocate or expand your business to the Rye Bay area. Excellent security We offer 24-hour security and a highly secure, monitored location that is actively managed by our on-site security team. Cost effective prices We apply no service charges on to our service offering, and we offer competitive rates and flexible service packages whether you need a business office, ...
  • River Brede Moorings
    The moorings are situated within walking distance of the town, on the tidal part of the River Brede known locally as “Rock Channel”, it is one and three quarter miles from the open sea. Rye is a drying Harbour with soft mud and our moorings will happily accommodate all types of keel configurations and stern ...
  • Simon Ginnaw
    Here you can find a wealth of birdwatching and wildlife focused experiences, walks, talks, courses and holidays led by me. Join me for the best small group guided wildlife experiences in the South-east, the UK, Europe and beyond! I have been running tours and experiences in Kent and the South-east for over 19 years, and have ...
  • RYE HARBOUR MARINE
    https://www.ryeharbourmarine.co.uk/ Rye Harbour Marine are specialists in marine products and services, we are based opposite the RNLI Lifeboat at Rye Harbour, near Rye, East Sussex. We can help with boat launch and recovery via the public slipway and boat storage too!We are both Mercury and Tohatsu outboard dealers, being able to supply both new and second hand engines at competitive ...
  • JC Leisure Motor Homes
    A Motor home is probably one of the most amazing life changing investments that you will forever enjoy. The freedom to go anywhere, stay anywhere and never look back. The site has so many vehicles and options to explore it is worth setting aside a reasonable amount of time and certainly more than a few hours. ...
  • 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 in ...
  • Skinners of Rye
    Visit Skinners of Rye for all your car & commercial vehicle needs Skinners of Rye.  With two prime facilities in the picturesque Bay of Rye, we offer high quality cars and commercial vehicles at excellent prices. Our repair and service facilities rival the best in the country with the latest technology we regularly service some of the ...
  • Rastrum Ltd at Rye Wharf
    Rastrum Ltd offer both shipping and warehousing at rye Harbour industrial estate. Rastrum Ltd is a major force in the development of the Wharf, which was once a hive of activity and an important port for trade and defence. The company was established in 1996 by two businessmen – Rod Chapman and the late Dick Benge – ...
  • RDS Motorcycles Rye
    Motorcycle refurbishment, service/repairs, sales, metal finishing – powder coating and cerakote. At RDS we are all about ensuring you spend as much time doing the thing you love – riding. Whether that be on Road, Dirt or for Sport. RDS Motorcycles was established in 2016 but between us we have 35+ years of combined experience in the ...