Castles · East of England
Rye House Gatehouse
In or near Hunsdon.
Rye House Gatehouse — a castle in england-london, United Kingdom.
Christine Matthews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rye House · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rye House Gatehouse is a castle located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Rye Meads is a wetland reserve located beside the River Lee, popular among walkers, birdwatchers, and families. Visitors can explore various trails and hides to observe a diverse range of bird species throughout the year, including Kingfishers and Common Terns.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rye Meads SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Lee Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rye House Gatehouse is a historic castle located in London. It is notable for its well-preserved structure, which dates back to the 15th century. The gatehouse is a Grade II listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7711, 0.0070
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Broxbourne
- Parish
- Broxbourne, unparished area
- Postcode
- EN11 0GR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broxbourne
- Phone
- 01992 708383
- Nearest railway station
- Rye House — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.rspb.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/653338720 (ODbL)
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Rye Meads
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Rye Meads
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Feildes Weir Lock
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Hotels · 1.6 km
War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Hoddesdon and Rye Park War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
The Salisbury Arms
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Roydon Mill
Mills · 1.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rye House Gatehouse?
- Rye House Gatehouse is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode EN11 0GR), in the parish of Broxbourne, unparished area.
- What is Rye House Gatehouse?
- Rye House Gatehouse — a castle in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rye House Gatehouse?
- The nearest railway station is Rye House, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EN11 0GR.
- Is Rye House Gatehouse a protected site?
- Yes — Rye House Gatehouse is part of the Rye Meads SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Lee Valley Ramsar wetland.
- Does Rye House Gatehouse charge admission?
- Rye House Gatehouse typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Rye House Gatehouse?
- The nearest railway station is Rye House, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN11 0GR.