If you live in Rye and would like to learn the art of beading in a
friendly and informal atmosphere, join the Rye Bead Group.
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1066 Country Walk
The 1066 Country Walk is an ideal way of learning about the history of
the Norman invasion. Taking in the key historic sites including
Battle Abbey, Pevensey Castle and Rye.
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Visit Great Dixter House and Gardens - home of Christopher Lloyd
Get inspiration for your garden. Visit Great
Dixter, home of Christopher Lloyd, famous gardener, designer and prolific writer of
gardening books. Built in the middle of the 15th Century and restored
and enlarged by Sir Edwin Lutnyes, Great Dixter is both a historic house
and family home of Christopher Lloyd who devoted his lifetime to
creating one of the most experimental, exciting gardens of our time. Open
March to October.
Art Exhibitions - Gardening Courses - House - Gardens - Nursery -
Study Days. See
Great Dixter website
Photograph wild life and coastal or rural landscapes
Rye Camera Club meets in Rye Monday Evenings. See Rye Camera
Club
website
for details
See Artists Gallery to view the work
of many local photographers and artists. Cards and framed prints
available from artist websites. Buy Online from
Rye
Cycle East Sussex
Coastal & Rural Walks
Rye & Winchelsea Circular. Visit Rye Cycle Hire, 1 Cyprus Place, Rye
. Tel:01797 223033. For information on
the many scenic and off road cycle routes see
Cycling
East Sussex and
National Cycle Network
The flat of Romney Marsh is ideal for walking and cycling.
RMCP
Craft Magic offer adults' and children's craft classes in card
making, jewellery with beads, mosaics. For a range of craft
supplies and more details see
Craft Magic
Art Workshops for Children. Rye Art Gallery runs
workshops for children in the school holidays and study sessions for
students can be arranged on request. Contact Rye Art Gallery
Website
Go swimming
Go Fishing
Camber has 7 miles of Blue Flag award winning beach. The dunes are
formed from the sand that is blown inland which builds up around plants,
debris and fences. If you prefer, swim in the 25 m pool or keep
fit at
Freedom
Leisure in Rye
At
Rye Nook near Rye Harbour. Rye Nook consists of four lakes which in
total cover over 100acres.
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Hobbies and Crafts
Find Penny Royal at 22 High Street. They stock an excellent range
of wools, sewing aids, crafts, gifts and more
Watersports in Rye
Sailing lessons, windsurfing, dinghy sailing and kite surfing
near Camber Sands. See
Rye
Water Sports
Rye Harbour Sailing
Welcomes new members. See
website for list of events and training courses.
Rye Golf Club
Golf World Magazine ranks Rye Golf Club as 25th in the World
based on the whole experience
A number of new visitors welcome through special
arrangement with the Secretary at his discretion.
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Learn to Play Golf
Stunning 18 Hole Championship Course set in an area of
outstanding natural beauty in the heart of the Sussex/Rother
Weald.
See Beaufort Park, St Leonards on Sea
Explore the seashore
This is a really lovely book to either take with you on
holiday to help you identify life on the seashore via stunning
photographs.
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For other ideas see 
