If you are really looking for things to do in Rye Sussex then you have come to the right place. Beyond Rye’s beauty, character and charm Rye is full of activities for all age groups and interests.
Here we have collected information on many of the activities Rye has to offer to put together a comprehensive list of things to do in Rye Sussex.
If you are looking for bird watching in Rye Sussex then look no further than The Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Found about 1.4 miles south east of Rye just off the A259 you’ll find a reserve with five hides (all including wheelchair access) giving a wonderful view of the wetland wildlife.
With a free car park at Rye Harbour and a network of foot paths that allow the reserve to be visited from Rye and Winchelsea on foot its a perfect spot for bird watching. The Reserve has many habitats including wetlands, shingle ridges, sand, marsh and woodlands. It’s home to a wide range of species, over a hundred and fifty of which are considered rare or endangered in Britain. The information centre at Lime Kiln Cottage is open most days from 10am – 4pm. The reserve hosts many special events throughout the year which are free.
Being situated by the coastline there are fantastic boat charters in Rye Sussex. Whether you are looking to hire a boat for the day or looking to join a Rye bay RIB Safari there are plenty of things to do in Rye Sussex.
Full throttle boat charters offer 1/2 hour Rye bay boat trips from only £18.50 departing from Rye Harbour (next to the lifeboat station) heading down the channel and out to sea. Including a pass by Camber sands on the return to port. It’s a great opportunity for a photo and to see the coastline in all its glory. Full throttle also have a great opportunity for a Seal Safari, going out to visit Seal Bay in a 20 minute trip to see the bobbing family of seals from just £35.00pp and is great for younger children.
There’s often nothing better than a rainy day experience in an authentic cinema house and Rye will not let you down. Being one of the best things to do as a family the cinema in Rye should defiantly be on your list of things to do in Rye. The Kino house has plenty to offer everyone. From classic movies to the new modern classic film showings you will not be let down by the experience. It’s a great way to spend some time whilst on your short break down in Rye.
Rye lays in a perfect location for those who are looking for outdoor venturing and scenic route exercise with several companies also around to offer cycle hire you’ll never have an excuse not to explore the local area on a bike or cycle.
With cycling routes between Rye, Camber and even Romney Marsh you’ll be sure to have a great time out on your bike. Ebike hire offer the ability to loan Electric fat bikes and pedal cycles, and offer some great information on cycle routes in the local area.
Other excellent experiences you could look to explore in the local Rye area are E-Bike Wine Tours provided by Wines and Tours. With a E-Bike Wine tour you’ll will be met by your wine tour guide and a e-bike hire company representative (Rye Bay E-Bikes). You will be given a hired e-bike for the day, The first 20 minutes is reserved for instructions on the capabilities of an e-bike and to give you a chance to get familiar with the bike. You’ll explore the Oxney Organic Estate and have a picnic overlooking the vineyards before continuing your bike ride up and round the hills in the Sussex countryside.
If you are looking for things to do in Rye Sussex that are out doors and quiet, then fishing may well be the right option for you. Iden Wood Fishery is made up of two natural lakes and four man-made lakes. With two match lakes, a tench lake and a specimen lake you really have a great selection of fisheries.