Rye in East Sussex Town Guide

Gardens

Gardens in Rye

Each month we take a look at the best things to do in and around Rye and here are the latest, most popular things to do according to our visitors in March, 2025.

Below are listings for gardens in Rye and the surrounding area ...

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Smallhythe Place

Small Hythe 6.2 miles from Rye
01580 762 334
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The half-timbered house, built in the early 16th century when Smallhythe was a thriving shipbuilding yard, was the home of the Victorian actress Ellen Terry from 1899 to 1928, and contains her fascinating theatre collection. The cottage grounds include her rose garden, orchard, nuttery and the working Barn Theatre. A theatrical themed programme of events … more

Great Dixter

Northiam 6.9 miles from Rye
01797 252 878
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Great Dixter, birthplace, home and passion of gardening writer the late Christopher Lloyd was built c1450 and boasts one of the largest surviving timber-framed halls in the country. Of particular note is the antique furniture and needlework collection. Sir Edwin Lutyens was employed to restore the house and gardens in 1910. The gardens are now … more

Lamb House

In Rye
01797 222 909
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Lamb House was built in 1723 by James Lamb. Henry James leased the property and later purchased in 1899. It was here he wrote the Awkward Age, The Wings of the Dove, the Ambassadors and The Golden Bowl. In the Summer months James liked to use the Garden Room to dictate to his secretary. Sadly … more