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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Rye

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Rye, England

Updated March 2, 2020

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Rye, England

The Mermaid Inn

This centuries-old hotel hides a network of secret cellars and passages once used by smugglers.

Rye, England

Camber Castle

Henry VIII's forgotten castle was built by the gunpowder-obsessed king to be defended solely by cannons.

Rye, England

Ypres Tower

Also known as Rye Castle, this 13th-century fortification later became a prison and held one of Rye's most famous criminals.

Rye, England

Rye Water House

An ancient water supply dating back almost 500 years can still be found standing in East Sussex.
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The Quarter Boys

Two gilded cherubs perched on a church bell tower have been reminding visitors of the finitude of life since 1760.
0 miles from Rye

Hastings, England

Shipwreck Museum

From battleships to Roman vessels, this museum explores the depths of shipwrecks in the region.
8 miles from Rye

Hastings, England

Hasting's Net Shops

During the heyday of fishing in Hastings, there were more than 100 of these storage facilities.
9 miles from Rye
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