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Rye

    

     This historic market town has so much to offer, and is well worth taking the time to explore.
     From its various shops and potteries to the beautiful church of St. Mary’s, high on the hill, walk the cobbled streets with its Georgian buildings, see Rye Castle with its museum, founded in 1928, the weekly market with its many bargains, and when those feet get weary from walking around this fascinating town, visit one of the delightful tea shops

     The famous Mermaid Street with what used to be Rye Hospital, and The renound Mermaid Inn,  One of England's oldest and loveliest inns, with norman cellars dating from 1156, the Mermaid, rebuilt in 1420, offers traditionand charm in abundance. A jewel in the crown of Rye, the inn has a wide range of accommodation including rooms with four-poster beds and fascinating secret passages. The lounge bar boasts of one of the largest open log fires in the country.

     For many years the Mermaid has been frequented by artists from the stage and screen: Charlie Chaplin, Pierce Brosnan, Andy Garcia and Johnny Depp to name but a few. Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother and Prince Edward have also visited. Painters from all over the world have spent many a happy hour with brush in hand, capturing the rare character of this beautiful inn.

     You will surely leave Rye contented and with happy memories of this beautiful town to look back on.

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