✨ 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
Place
Mermaid Street
Landmark
4.8
Charming, cobblestone walkway lined with historic buildings, shops & a medieval-era inn.
The Mermaid Inn
Building
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.
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.
Museum/Gallery
Rye Art Gallery
Art gallery
4.8
A permanent collection of paintings by Rye artists, contemporary art, jewellery and crafts for sale.
Rye Heritage Centre
Museum
4.5
Local history centre with a town model, sound and light show and end-of-the-pier amusement machines.