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Rye

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Rye

Rye is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Winchelsea Beach, 46km from White Cliffs of Dover.

Rye is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 9,041, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Rye sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rye to your route.

About Rye

Rye Austin Friary was an Augustinian friary in Conduit Street, Rye, East Sussex, England. Founded at an earlier site on the East cliff in 1364, the community transferred to the new site in town c.1380, but was dissolved in 1538 as part of the Dissolution of the Monasteries. The only building remaining intact is the

Read more friary chapel, known as the Monastery, which is a grade II listed two storey building. It is scheduled as an Ancient Monument and, owing to its poor condition, it is also on the Heritage at Risk Register. The chapel building has served a number of purposes over the years: it has been a Salvation Army barracks, a community hall and most recently a pottery workshop.

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Where is Rye located?

Rye is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.9511 latitude, 0.7337 longitude.

What is the population of Rye?

Rye has a population of approximately 9,041 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
9,041
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.9511, 0.7337

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Rye

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Bodiam Castle

A 14th-century moated castle in East Sussex, renowned for its picturesque setting and well-preserved exterior.

14 km · about 25 min drive

tunnel

Channel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)

50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train

33 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Leeds Castle

A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.

34 km · about 40 min drive

cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral

Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.

44 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Dover Castle

A medieval fortress overlooking the English Channel, known as the Key to England due to its strategic defensive significance.

46 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

White Cliffs of Dover

Iconic chalk cliffs reaching up to 110 meters high along the English Channel, symbolizing Britain for centuries.

46 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Seven Sisters Cliffs

A series of dramatic undulating chalk cliffs along the East Sussex coast, considered one of England's finest coastal landscapes.

47 km · about 55 min drive

castle

Hever Castle

Romantic 13th-century double-moated castle that was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, set within award-winning gardens and a 38-acre lake.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Rye

  • 33 kmChannel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
  • 60 kmCap Gris-NezThe closest point in France to England, a windswept headland of cliffs, lighthouse and migrating birds.
  • 69 kmCap Blanc-NezDazzling white chalk cliffs on the Opal Coast with views across the Channel to England on clear days.
  • 77 kmCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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