Visiting Rye & Camber Sands: The Perfect Day Trip from London
Rye, in East Sussex, is one of England’s best-kept secrets. It’s got the charm and beauty to match the country’s most popular spots, but somehow it’s still escaped the tourist hordes. Located between green rolling hills and the English Channel, it’s one of the best-preserved medieval towns in England — the kind of place where cobbled streets lead to half-timbered pubs, independent bookshops spill onto the pavement, and the pace of life genuinely slows down. Add Camber Sands, one of the closest stretches of golden sandy beach to London, and you’ve got one of the best day trips you can do from the city.
I’ve done this one more than once, and it still doesn’t get old.
VISITING RYE & CAMBER SANDS BEACH: THE ESSENTIALS
Transport / Rye is easy to reach from London — trains from Kings Cross take around an hour and run almost every hour and you can book them using Trainline. From Rye to Camber Sands it’s only a 10-minute drive or a 15-minute bus ride. For more flexibility, renting a car is a great (and often cheaper) option if you’re two or more — I use DiscoverCars.
Stay / The best options depending on your style include: B&Bs and cottages in Rye Town (see all options here) Beach houses in Camber Sands (see options here).
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