✨ Rye — the cutest little fairytale town you can do as a day trip from London. • Wander down Mermaid Street, one of the most photographed streets in England! At sunset is even better, the cobbles + crooked houses are insane • Stop at The Mermaid Inn a 600 years old and rumoured to be haunted 👻 • Climb up St Mary’s Church tower for rooftop + marsh views • Drift through the antique shops, indie boutiques + cute galleries • Go for a Cream tea at The Cobbles Tea room • If you have time: walk Rye Harbour Nature Reserve 📍Rye, East Sussex #Rye #EastSussex #DayTripsFromLondon #HiddenGemsUK #EnglishVillages #CuteTownsUK
Sports/Recreation
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
Park
4.7
Vast bit of land with habitats for rare species like the Spangled Button Beetle, plus Camber Castle.
Other
Mermaid Street
Landmark
4.8
Charming, cobblestone walkway lined with historic buildings, shops & a medieval-era inn.
The Mermaid Inn
Building
Cafe/Dessert
The Cobbles Tea Room
Tea house
4.6
Attraction
Church of Saint Mary, Rye
Church
4.6
Built in the 12th century, this Episcopal church includes a visitor centre & climbable bell tower.
Rye Heritage Centre
Museum
4.5
Local history centre with a town model, sound and light show and end-of-the-pier amusement machines.
Rye Art Gallery
Art gallery
4.8
A permanent collection of paintings by Rye artists, contemporary art, jewellery and crafts for sale.