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Villages · South East England

Rye

In or near Peasmarsh.

Rye — a village in england south east.

Hatter's House Clock - geograph.org.uk - 6233790

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Rye · 0.3 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2023

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

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

Rye is a village located in South-East England, with a population of 9,041. Known for its historical significance, the village features a mix of medieval architecture and coastal charm. Rye is situated near the River Rother and is part of the scenic East Sussex countryside. The area offers a variety of local amenities and attractions for visitors.

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

Coordinates
50.9511, 0.7337
County
East Sussex
District
Rother
Parish
Rye
Postcode
TN31 7JT
Parliamentary constituency
Hastings and Rye
Population
9,041
Nearest railway station
Rye — 0.3 km

Sources

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Clive Sawyer Gallery

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East Cliff, Rye - geograph.org.uk - 1423305📷 5

Mountains & hills · South East England

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Where to eat & stay near Rye

Places to stay

Cobbled lane, Rye - geograph.org.uk - 2539725📷 5

Hotels · South East England

Hotel George

Hotel George — a hotel in england south east.

La Rochelle, East Street, Rye - geograph.org.uk - 5045855📷 5

B&Bs · South East England

Durrant House

Durrant House — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.

↗ durranthousehotel.com
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Hotels · South East England

The Mermaid Inn

The Mermaid Inn — a hotel in england south east.

↗ mermaidinn.com
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B&Bs · South East England

The Old Stone House

The Old Stone House — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.

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B&Bs · South East England

Willow Tree House

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Caravan parks · South East England

Rye Harbour Holiday Park

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Places to eat & drink

The former Flushing Inn (2) - sign, 4 Market Street, Rye, East Sussex - geograph.org.uk - 5757169📷 5

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The Old Bakery, Iden - geograph.org.uk - 2493641📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

The William The Conquerer Public House

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Historic pubs · South East England

The Horse And Cart Inn

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↗ horseandcartinn.co.uk
A259 Guestling Green - geograph.org.uk - 3118529📷 7

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Historic pubs · South East England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rye?
Rye is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN31 7JT), in the parish of Rye.
What is Rye?
Rye — a village in england south east.
How do I get to Rye?
The nearest railway station is Rye, about 0.3 km away. The nearest town is Peasmarsh. Drivers can use postcode TN31 7JT.
Is Rye a protected site?
Yes — Rye 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 Rye?
The nearest railway station is Rye, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN31 7JT.