Where is Rye House, Hertfordshire?

Rye House, Hertfordshire is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode EN11 0GR), in the parish of Broxbourne, unparished area.

How do I get to Rye House, Hertfordshire?

The nearest railway station is Rye House, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EN11 0GR.

Is Rye House, Hertfordshire a listed building?

Rye House, Hertfordshire is officially recognised as Grade I listed.

Is Rye House, Hertfordshire a protected site?

Yes — Rye House, Hertfordshire is part of the Rye Meads SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Lee Valley Ramsar wetland.

Is Rye House, Hertfordshire free to visit?

Yes, Rye House, Hertfordshire is free to enter.

How do I get to Rye House, Hertfordshire?

The nearest railway station is Rye House, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN11 0GR.

Historic houses · East of England

Rye House, Hertfordshire

In or near Hunsdon.

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Rye House, Hertfordshire — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.

Entrance to Rye House with Gatehouse in background - geograph.org.uk - 106439 — Christine Matthews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Rye House · 0.2 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Rye House in Hertfordshire, the nearest railway station is Rye House, located just 0.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EN11 0GR, and entry to the site is free, although wheelchair accessibility is limited.

Directions on Google Maps →

Rye House, Hertfordshire is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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Summary from the official site

Rye Meads is a wetland reserve located beside the River Lee, popular among walkers and birdwatchers. Visitors can explore various trails and hides to observe diverse wildlife, including Kingfishers and other bird species throughout the year.

Read more on the official property page.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rye Meads SSSI
Ramsar wetland: Lee Valley

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Rye House in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire is a former fortified manor house, located in what is now the Lee Valley Regional Park. The 15th-century gatehouse is the surviving part of the structure and is a Grade I listed building. The site is a scheduled monument. The house gave its name to the Rye House Plot of 1683, an alleged plan to assassinate Charles II of England and his brother James.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The ownership of Rye House was very stable over four centuries; but the fabric gradually ran down, and the buildings diminished.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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

wikidata: Q7384968 (CC0)
wikipedia: Rye House, Hertfordshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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