This postcard-perfect town is a labyrinth of winding, cobbled lanes, inns and cafes and quaint antique shops.

Nearby, you have the Rye Nature Reserve, an incredible patchwork of grassland, saltmarsh and woods that brings you closer to wildlife and immerses you into nature. If you are more of a sandy beach person, though, then Camber Sands will be right up your street. Boasting a bright, golden sand beach, you can effortlessly walk miles in either direction, particularly ideal after a splendid pub lunch.

There is one thing you really cannot miss in Rye, and that’s taking a stroll around the beautiful streets - Mermaid Street, in particular, has a storybook feel to it. This is definitely a worthwhile day trip to consider.

Getting there

Rye is a hop, skip and a jump from London, with a relatively short journey time of 1 hour 10 minutes on the train from London St Pancras International, or a 2 hour 30 minutes car journey.

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