Welcome to Rye Foreign

Rye is a small town located in the county of East Sussex, England. It is situated on a hill overlooking the River Rother and the Romney Marshes. The town has a rich history dating back to the medieval times, and it is known for its well-preserved architecture and cobbled streets. Rye is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world who come to explore its historic landmarks, quaint shops, and picturesque scenery.

One of the most notable landmarks in Rye is the Ypres Tower, which dates back to the 14th century. The tower was originally built as part of the town's fortifications, and it has since been used as a prison, a courthouse, and a museum. Today, visitors can climb to the top of the tower to enjoy panoramic views of the town and the surrounding countryside. Another popular attraction in Rye is the Mermaid Inn, a historic hotel that dates back to the 15th century. The inn has a rich history, and it is said to be haunted by the ghosts of smugglers and other characters from the town's past.

Rye is also known for its annual Bonfire Night celebrations, which take place on the first Saturday in November. The event is a celebration of the town's history and traditions, and it includes a torchlit procession, a bonfire, and a fireworks display. The celebrations attract thousands of visitors each year, and they are a highlight of the town's cultural calendar. Overall, Rye is a charming and historic town that offers visitors a glimpse into England's past.

Local Weather

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Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 5.1°C

Wind: 21.7 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Peasmarsh Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lison Smart	School Lane Peasmarsh Rye East Sussex TN31 6UW 01797230325 School Website
Rye College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Dominic Downes	The Grove Rye East Sussex TN31 7NQ 1797222545 School Website
St Michaels Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Ani Lawrence	Houghton Green Lane Playden Playden Rye East Sussex TN31 7PJ 01797280277 School Website
Rye Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Kelly Martin	The Grove Rye East Sussex TN31 7ND 1797222825 School Website
Wittersham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs George Hawkins	The Street Wittersham Tenterden Kent TN30 7EA 01797270329 School Website
Beckley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Thurston	Main Street Beckley Rye East Sussex TN31 6RN 01797260324 School Website
St Thomas Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carol Gardiner	Friars Road Winchelsea East Sussex TN36 4ED 01797226479 School Website
Icklesham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Robinson	High Fords Icklesham Winchelsea East Sussex TN36 4BX 01424814448 School Website
Frewen College Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr Nick Goodman	Northiam Rye East Sussex TN31 6NL 1797252494 School Website
Northiam Church Of England Primary School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Bray	Main Street Northiam Rye East Sussex TN31 6NB 1797252141 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rye (Sussex) Station Approach, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7AB 1.69 Miles

Winchelsea Winchelsea Lane, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4JX 2.63 Miles

Doleham Doleham Lane, Doleham, East Sussex, TN35 4LY 5.35 Miles

Three Oaks Butchers Lane, Three Oaks, East Sussex, TN35 4NL 6.41 Miles

Appledore Station Road, Appledore, Kent, TN26 2DG 6.48 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tollgate Taxis 01797 230630 40 The Maltings, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6ST 0.75 Miles
Castle Cars 07804 231164 40 The Maltings, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6ST 0.75 Miles
Davids Taxi 01797 230388 Wickets/Main St, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6SY 0.82 Miles
Country Cars Peasmarsh 01797 230063 Sharvels Farm House, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6YG 1.22 Miles
Estate Taxis 07813 351646 147 Pottingfield Road, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7BW 1.38 Miles
Rother Cabs 01797 224554 36 Kings Av, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7LX 1.91 Miles
Harbour Taxis Of Rye 01797 229261 The Haven, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7TE 2.72 Miles
Leisure Travel 07773 922890 1 Wills Cottages/Rye Harbour Rd, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7TT 3.34 Miles
Taxi Time Ltd 01797 224016 18 Denham Way, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7XP 4.46 Miles
Platinum Chauffeurs 01797 220171 105 Lydd Road, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7RS 4.90 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lea Gate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Maltings Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bowlers Town Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Peasmarsh Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Peace And Plenty Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Playden Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Peasmarsh Place Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Iden Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Flackley Ash Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairfield Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Readers Corner Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Ferry Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Military Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Rye Medical Centre 01797 223333	Rye Medical Centre Kiln Drive Rye Foreign, Rye East Sussex TN31 7SQ
Ferry Road Health Centre 01797 223230	Ferry Road Health Centre Ferry Road Rye TN31 7DN
Winchelsea Beach Branch Surgery	Unit 1 Staffords Sea Road Winchelsea Beach Winchelsea East Sussex TN36 4NA
Icklesham Branch Surgery	The Surgery Icklesham Village Hall Workhouse Lane Winchelsea East Sussex TN36 4BJ
Northiam Surgery 01797 252140	The Surgery Main Street, Northiam Rye East Sussex TN31 6ND

Local Stores

Winchelsea
Sea Road
Winchelsea Beach
Winchelsea
East Sussex
TN36 4NA
01797 227527
Store Website
3.88 miles

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SPAR - The Ridge
The Ridge Service Station
The Ridge
Hastings
TN34 2RD
01424 754428
Store Website
8.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cinque Ports Veterinary Group Ltd
Rye Veterinary Surgery Cinque Ports Square Rye East Sussex TN31 7AN 01797 222 265 infoRye@cinqueportsvets.co.uk Website 1.76 miles
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Badgers Oak Veterinary Clinic
Badgers Oak Hastings Road Northiam Rye East Sussex TN31 6NH 01797 252321 badgersoakvets@gmail.com Website 4.52 miles
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Rw Equine Vet
Egmont Farm Coppards Lane Northiam Rye East Sussex TN31 6QS 01797 334300 office@rwequinevet.co.uk Website 4.71 miles

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Heronden Veterinary Practice
Unit 3, Pickhill Business Centre Smallhythe Road Tenterden Kent TN30 7LZ 01580 762030 info@herondenvets.co.uk Website 5.67 miles

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Rspca Mallydams Wood
Fao Simon Fathers, R S P C A Mallydam Wood Peter James Lane, Fairlight Hastings East Sussex TN35 4AH 0300 123 0723 mallydams@rspca.org.uk Website 6.70 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cinque Ports Veterinary Group
Tenterden Veterinary Surgery Highlands Ashford Road Tenterden Kent TN30 6LX 01580 763 309 tenterden@cinqueportsvets.co.uk Website 7.21 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Rye Harbor
Wills Cottages Rye TN31 7TT 3.41 miles Park By The Martello Tower. From The East, Rye Is 20 Miles From Ashford Along The A259; From The West We&Amp;#39;Re Just A Short Trip (14 Miles) From Hastings, Again Along The A259. From Central London Follow The M20 To Ashford, Then Take Thea259 To Rye.

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Rye Harbour East Sussex
This 6.9 Mile Walk Started And Finished At Winchelsea Beach In East Sussex (Grid Reference Tq 911155) Taking In Rye Harbour And The Nature Reserve. It Can Easily Be Shortened To Suit Your Needs And Is Almost Totally Flat. It Includes The Baron Shingle Spit, Entrance To Rye Harbour, Ww2 Gun Shelter, Tragic Lifeboat Story, A Martello Tower And The Nature Reserve. It Can Be Adapted To Make It Wheelchair Accessible. Pett Level Rd Winchelsea Lancashire TN36 4NG 4.42 miles Grid Reference Tq 911155

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Pett Level Beach
Pett Level Beach Is Amazing. There Is Ample Free Parking Along The Entire Length Of The Beach. Check Out The Tide Times Before You Go As It’S At Its Best During Low Tide, Where Miles Of Sandbanks Are Exposed. There Are A Few Muddy Clay Areas That Are Best Avoided, But Can Easily Be Washed Off In The Sea. 5 Pett Level Rd Hastings TN35 4EH 5.82 miles Park By The Road And Walk Over The Sea Defence

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Country Park Barley Lane
If You Park At Barley Lane Car Park (Fee £1.00 All Day), There Are A Choice Of Three Paths Into The Country Park. If You Go East You Can Walk Back Into Hastings Toward The Castle And Tea Shop. West Takes You Toward, Fairlights. Wooded Areas And Sea Views. There Are Some Quite Steep Trails But You Can Keep To The Flatter Areas. 93 Barley Ln Hastings TN35 5NT 8.53 miles Barley Lane

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Alexandra Park
There Is Free Parking Along St Helen's Road. A Well Laid Out And Interesting Park, Lots Of Water Fowl; Grey Herons, Ducks, Coots. To Make This A Longer Walk There Are Wooded Areas West Of The Fenced Off Part Of The Park. Pretty Busy During Summer Months. 8 Lower Park Rd Hastings TN34 2LB 9.32 miles

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St Leonards On Sea Beach Huts
Beautiful Beach Walks.Free Parkingmiles Of Beautiful Sand Banks 10 Cinque Ports Way Hastings 11.40 miles

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Weather Forecast

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