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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · South East England

Old Winchelsea

In or near Icklesham.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Old Winchelsea — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Beach at low tide, Rye Bay - geograph.org.uk - 3022143

Robin Webster — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Rye · 4.2 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Old Winchelsea is a historic house located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
  • Ramsar wetland: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Old Winchelsea is a historic site located in South-East England. It is known for its medieval architecture and significant role in the development of the region. The site reflects the town's historical importance and is a part of the area's cultural heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.9190, 0.7598
County
East Sussex
District
Rother
Parish
Icklesham
Postcode
TN31 7FW
Parliamentary constituency
Hastings and Rye
Nearest railway station
Rye4.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Old Winchelsea?
Old Winchelsea is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN31 7FW), in the parish of Icklesham.
What is Old Winchelsea?
Old Winchelsea — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Old Winchelsea?
The nearest railway station is Rye, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN31 7FW.
Is Old Winchelsea a protected site?
Yes — Old Winchelsea is part of the Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Old Winchelsea?
The nearest railway station is Rye, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN31 7FW.