Name: Lamb House
Rating: 5.0

Lamb House

West Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7ES, UK

1-99 Years

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Lamb House has a walled garden, one of the largest gardens in the old town of Rye; it was designed as we see it today by a friend of Henry James called Alfred Parsons. Find roses, lilies, spring bulbs and many herbaceous varieties bordering the lawn which ensure continuous colour and interest throughout the year.

Also to be found in the garden are the graves of James’ much loved dogs. The garden is a tranquil contrast to the busy streets of the town in the summer and sitting beside the pond one can fully understand why James had such affection for his garden. Today the garden is a refuge for visitors and local people alike.

Prices starts from £11.00 for adults, £5.50 for Child and £16.50 for Family. If you are looking for Best place to visit with family and kids then you should visit this place once for day out with kids and families.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

House: Red-brick fronted Georgian house with literary associations.
The White Parlour: Historic exhibition space currently displaying 300 years of history at Lamb House.
Walled garden: Walled garden with roses, lilies, spring bulbs and many herbaceous varieties bordering the lawn.
Vegetable Garden: Award-winning Vegetable Garden during its Victorian origins, filled with seasonal produce.
Explore inside Lamb House: Steeped in literary history, sitting at the heart of the historic town of Rye, this red brick Georgian house has decades of stories to tell inside its walls. The home of some of the most famous writers of their time, Henry James and E.F. Benson, along with later tenants such as Rumer Godden, it is easy to see why this house became a popular writer’s retreat. Imagine life in the early 1900s, with inspiring views from the windows, and comfortable furnishings, helping to fuel their creativity.
The garden at Lamb House: Lamb House has one of the largest walled gardens in the old town of Rye. Wrapping around half the house it provides an enclosed space, with a calm and peaceful atmosphere. It’s a beautiful and unexpected treat in the middle of the town, the perfect place to relax, pick up a book and imagine how it provided inspiration to both Henry James and E. F. Benson. Few gardens in England can boast such rich literary connections.

Facilities

Toilet: Toilets are located in the courtyard and on the ground floor of the house.
Assistance dogs only: Only assistance dogs are allowed at Lamb House.

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

House and garden (from 23 March 2026):

Adult(18+): £11.00 with Gift Aid & £10.00 without Gift Aid.
Child(5–17): £5.50 with Gift Aid & £5.00 without Gift Aid.
Under 5s: Free.
Family(2 adults and up to 3 children): £26.40 with Gift Aid & £24.00 without Gift Aid.
One adult family: £16.50 with Gift Aid & £15.00 without Gift Aid.

For more information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/lamb-house#place-prices

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/lamb-house#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

House: 11:00 - 17:00
Garden: 11:00 - 17:00

Time may vary please check here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/lamb-house#place-opening-times

Address: West Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7ES, UK

Post Code: TN31 7ES

Council: Rother

County: East Sussex

By train: Rye main line station, (Southern Railway) short walk up hill. Rye Station Building, Station Approach, Rye TN31 7AB Walk north-east on Rye Platform 2 Turn right towards Station Approach Turn right towards Station Approach Turn left onto Station Approach Station Approach turns slightly right and becomes Market Rd Turn right onto High St Turn left onto West St and arrive at Lamb House on right at the top of hill.