A historic house in Rye, UK
House in Rye

Taking a day trip from London to Rye is a great day out from the capital. Rye is easy to get to and has an abundance of charm that will make visitors excited to explore.

Rye is a picturesque town in southeast England. Once a prosperous medieval port city, Rye is now a historically preserved picture of 15th century English architecture. Visitors to Rye can enjoy the Church of St. Mary, the cobbled Mermaid Street, the house that American writer Henry James lived in, and the Ypres Tower.

There are plenty of cafes and restaurants in town that make for good stopping places on a busy day of sightseeing in Rye. If you want to turn your day trip to Rye into an overnight trip, there are also hotels and B&Bs in the city centre.

Rye is located about 2 hours by train from London, making it an easy day trip from London.