Rye

If you want to experience a traditional, historic, picturesque little English town, then Rye is the place. Situated in the south of England, in East Sussex, it is easily accessible by either car or train. I will admit at the outset that I absolutely adore this little town, and it has played a crucial role in my family history, so my opinion is fairly one-sided! Right, let's start off with some of the historical background. Rye, an ancient Cinque Port Town sits on a sandstone hill, from which you can obtain fantastic and far reaching views of the surrounding area, including Romney Marsh and the sea. The positioning of the town was essential for the defensive ...

Rye is a lovely small town in East Sussex. It used to be a port but silting up means the sea is now a mile or more away. It is well known for the large number of antique shops and if you like that you can spend a day looking round them - and spend a lot of money if you wish. It also a pleasant town just to wander around with some narrow streets and old buildings. It is worth going up to the higher part of the town for the views. You can also walk by the river and for the energetic you could walk to the coast. Shopping and eating tends to be more towards the specialist and therefore somewhat higher priced end of the market. It can be quite busy in summer but its still ...