Guidebook for East Sussex
Food Scene
The Union Rye
8 East StBeautiful locally sourced food. Something for everyone.
The George in Rye
98 High StLovely food, something for a special occasion.
Hoof
35 The MintFancy a burger? Hoof is the place to go for amazing burgers and more.
Lunch or a cup of tea and a slice of cake. Homemade locally sourced ingredients. Quirky shop area too offering objects and home furnishings.
The Old Grain Store
StrandLunch or a cup of tea and a slice of cake. Homemade locally sourced ingredients. Quirky shop area too offering objects and home furnishings.
Parks & Nature
Dedicated cycle paths, beautiful forrest well worth a visit for a good walk.
189 locals recommend
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Bedgebury RoadDedicated cycle paths, beautiful forrest well worth a visit for a good walk.
Essentials
Jempsons
Station ApproachSupermarket offering everything you would need for a week away.
Entertainment & Activities
Kino Rye
3 Lion StDigital cinema with two screens and cafe area.
Kitesurfing and paddle boarding school within walking distance of the Shepherds hut.
22 locals recommend
The Kitesurf Centre
Lydd RoadKitesurfing and paddle boarding school within walking distance of the Shepherds hut.
Offering windsurfing on a quarry lake great fun for sporty people.
48 locals recommend
Rye Watersports
New Lydd RoadOffering windsurfing on a quarry lake great fun for sporty people.
Small scale railway from Dungerness to Hythe, great family day out.
96 locals recommend
Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway
2 Littlestone RdSmall scale railway from Dungerness to Hythe, great family day out.
Wild animal park which is dedicated to conservation of endangered species.
104 locals recommend
Port Lympne Reserve Giraffe Cottage
Aldington RoadWild animal park which is dedicated to conservation of endangered species.
Full size steam and diesel trains running from Tenterden to Bodiam, soon to be connected to the mainline at Robertsbridge. Stunning views across the Kent and East Sussex countryside.
59 locals recommend
Kent & East Sussex Railway
Station RoadFull size steam and diesel trains running from Tenterden to Bodiam, soon to be connected to the mainline at Robertsbridge. Stunning views across the Kent and East Sussex countryside.
Dedicated to preserving rare breeds of farm animals, you can get up close and hold some of the animals. There is a gift shop and restaurant on site too. Great for children.
26 locals recommend
South Of England Rare Breeds Centre
Dedicated to preserving rare breeds of farm animals, you can get up close and hold some of the animals. There is a gift shop and restaurant on site too. Great for children.
Everything Else
Steeped in history, Rye is a must see. Cobbled streets, unique shops and a range of eateries including independent gastropubs.
388 locals recommend
Rye
Steeped in history, Rye is a must see. Cobbled streets, unique shops and a range of eateries including independent gastropubs.
Britain's only desert! There are pubs, a scale steam railway and a lighthouse to climb. Well worth a visit.
120 locals recommend
Dungeness
Britain's only desert! There are pubs, a scale steam railway and a lighthouse to climb. Well worth a visit.
Shopping
Outlet shopping centre range of shops from kids to adults, clothes to home furnishing.
203 locals recommend
Ashford Designer Outlet
Outlet shopping centre range of shops from kids to adults, clothes to home furnishing.
Drinks & Nightlife
Small and cosy wine bar. The staff have a wealth of knowledge about the wines they serve. Great for a romantic visit.
9 locals recommend
Rye Fine Wines
56 Cinque Ports StSmall and cosy wine bar. The staff have a wealth of knowledge about the wines they serve. Great for a romantic visit.
Champagne and jazz bar, cosy and buzzy place. Live music - brilliant during Rye's jazz festival.
29 locals recommend
The Grapevine Rye
1 Conduit HillChampagne and jazz bar, cosy and buzzy place. Live music - brilliant during Rye's jazz festival.