camber, rye & surrounding area


  • California meets Camber in this laid-back beach bar/coffee shop. Offering beers on tap, wine and cocktails. The ideal spot after a stroll on the beach.

  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve is one of the largest and most important wildlife sites in England, set in an exceptional coastal and wetland landscape and home to more than 4,355 species of plants and animals including 300 that are rare or endangered.

    The Discovery Centre and Lime Kiln Cafe are open daily from 10am-4pm.There is also an exhibition space featuring a series of panels, short films and interactive displays about the nature reserve. A host of events take place at the centre, including crafts, wildlife walks, family events and nature courses.

    • The Fig - 2 High street, Rye, TN31 7JE. Independent, lively café run by Rosie Furnival. Focus on Fresh, Vibrant healthy food and cocktails

    • The George - 98 High St, Rye TN31 7JT. Stunning Georgian Hotel with seasonal menus.

    • Cobbles Tea Room - 1 Hylands Yard Off, The Mint, Rye TN31 7EP. A small, quaint tea room. One of our favourites.

    • Hoof - 35 The Mint, Rye TN31 7EN. Farm-to-table restaurant with great burgers.

    • The Mermaid Inn - Mermaid St, Rye TN31 7EY. A famous hotel with smugglers bar and cellars dating back to 1156.

    • The Globe Inn - 10 Military Rd, Rye TN31 7NX. We love this place. A little off the beaten track with excellent local produce.

    • Rye Waterworks Micropub - Tower St, Rye TN31 7AT. Snug pub with great atmosphere and live entertainment.

    • The Grapevine - 1 Conduit Hill, Rye TN31 7LE. Dimly lit jazz bar serving champagne and cocktails.

    • Rye Chocolates - 110a High St, Rye TN31 7JE. Utterly delicious local chocolate shop.

    • Rye Candy - 28b High St, Rye TN31 7JG. Our kids adore this traditional sweet shop.


  • Beautifully designed Hamptons-style hotel and restaurant situated in Camber Sands.

    Serving seasonal faire, English wines and a well-stocked bar. For those who wish to indulge in a pampering session, the hotel boasts a small spa and yoga studio.

  • Established back in Windsurfing’s heyday in 1986, Rye Watersports is a family run centre with Wingsurfing and Wingfoiling lessons on the lake and Kitesurfing lessons at Camber Sands and Greatstone.

    Windsurfing, Dinghy Sailing, and Stand Up Paddleboard lessons for children and adults are run on the beautiful lake, here in East Sussex, from Mid-March to the end of October. 

    Kids Activity Days, and windsurfing & dinghy sailing clubs are held throughout the Easter and Summer holidays

    • Chapel Down Vineyard - Chapel Down Vineyard, Small Hythe Rd, Tenterden TN30 7NG

    • Tillingham Winery - Dew Farm Dew Lane Peasmarsh, Rye TN31 6XD.

    • Charles Palmer Vinyard - Wickham Manor, Wickham Rock Ln, Winchelsea TN36 4AG.

    • Oxney Organic Estate - Hobbs Ln, Rye TN31 6TU.

    • Rye Waterworks Brewery - Rye Rd, Rye TN31 7UL

  • The Ypres Tower was built in 1249 to defend Rye against attacks from across the channel. It has served as a fort, private dwelling, prison, court hall and now finally as a museum.

  • Full Throttle Boat Charter

    The trip takes 20 mins each way from Rye Harbour and covers 8 miles each way. Once we arrive at Seal bay you get 20 mins bobbing around amongst the seals. Suitable for ages 6 and upwards. hese trips are not suitable for the elderly or frail.   The Seals come quite close to the boat ideal for some superb photos. This trip combines the exhilaration of a twin engined RIB boat trip with a wildlife tour.

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