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Visit Rye any time of year and there's always plenty to see and do both in town and in the surrounding countryside. Visit the Rye Museum or an historic attraction like the Ypres Tower (the castle), take an audio walking tour or ghost tour, or see the sights with a Blue Badge Guide who can make your stay even more enjoyable.
Swimming can be enjoyed at Camber Sands, Winchelsea Beach and at the new indoor swimming pool in Rye. Windsurfing and dinghy sailing can be found at Rye Windsurfing Lake whilst kite surfing courses take place on nearby Camber Sands. Fishing, cycle hire, horse riding, tennis and golf are also available in the locality.
There is so much to do in Rye that during a short stay you will only begin to discover the delights of our beautiful town. Why not extend your stay so you can explore the surrounding area?
Walkers of all abilities can explore the footpath across the marshes leading to Camber Castle, built by Henry VIII in the 16th century to protect Rye from invasion. Discover the 19th century Martello Towers, added to the south coast to counteract the threat of Napoleonic invasion still seen around Romney Marsh and at Rye Harbour. The Royal Military Canal, designed to act as a fortification and canal provides an excellent walkway with abundant wildlife, and a steep climb up on to the old sea cliff will reward you with panoramic views over Romney Marshes and Pett Level.
A short journey from Rye at Pett Level, the remains of a 5,000 year old submerged forest can be seen during low tide, and close by you can sometimes see the wreck of 'Anne', a warship that sank in 1690.
There are great attractions to delight the whole family in nearby towns - each offers a memorable day out. The Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway with its marvellous miniature steam engines is a favourite with families. The full size, restored steam trains of the Kent & East Sussex Railway can take you to beautiful Bodiam Castle, or you can explore our local vineyards, where you may take a tour or taste the wines before buying a bottle or two to bring home as a special souvenir.
Lovers of history and horticulture will be amazed by the number of stately homes, castles and gardens that are open to the public in 1066 country. The area is popular with artists and photographers for its stunning scenery and big skies. Wildlife enthusiasts will find abundant opportunities for bird watching, with regular visits from rare species. Winding roads and picturesque villages offer a change of pace from every day life, and the countryside is peppered with ancient inns and delightful tea shops where you can enjoy refreshments.
Contact Rye Tourist Information Office on 01797 226696 for further details.
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For information on the wildlife and countryside to be found close to Rye visit www.wildrye.info
For information on attractions in the surrounding areas visit
www.1066country.com.
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