Lamb House NT

Lamb House NT A Georgian home in the heart of Rye, built in 1723 and once a mayoral residence that welcomed King George I. F. Benson.

Lamb House later became an inspiring home for writers Henry James and E.

Visit Lamb House for FREE this September!As part of Heritage Open Days, enjoy free entry to Lamb House on Friday 18th Se...
31/08/2026

Visit Lamb House for FREE this September!

As part of Heritage Open Days, enjoy free entry to Lamb House on Friday 18th September. This nationwide celebration of history and culture is the perfect opportunity to explore one of Rye's hidden gems.

No booking needed. Open 11am - 5pm.

Did you know?When a storm drove King George I’s ship ashore at Camber in 1726 Lamb House was considered the most suitabl...
12/08/2026

Did you know?

When a storm drove King George I’s ship ashore at Camber in 1726 Lamb House was considered the most suitable accommodation for him, so James Lamb gave up his bed!

07/08/2026

Relax to the peaceful sound of the church bells chiming in a particularly ‘crispy’ garden at Lamb House ☀️

Open Friday - Tuesday, 11am - 5pm

📸 National Trust / Tina Tyson

Fancy a chat over a cuppa? Come along to our free coffee mornings on the last Wednesday of every month, with a designate...
28/07/2026

Fancy a chat over a cuppa?

Come along to our free coffee mornings on the last Wednesday of every month, with a designated Chatter & Natter table.

Completely free for all!

Wednesday 29 July | 10:30am - 11:30am

Acclaimed author E.F. Benson lived at Lamb House from 1919 until his death in 1940 📝 A hugely prolific writer of fiction...
25/07/2026

Acclaimed author E.F. Benson lived at Lamb House from 1919 until his death in 1940 📝

A hugely prolific writer of fiction, ghost stories and non-fiction he is now best remembered for his ‘Mapp and Lucia’ novels which were set in the fictional town of Tilling, based on Rye, with Lamb House cast as the home of Miss Mapp, ‘Mallards’. E.F. Benson was Mayor of Rye from 1934-1937.

Lamb House is open Friday - Tuesday, 11am - 5pm.

Have you explored the garden at Lamb House?It's a beautiful retreat in the heart of Rye, the perfect place to relax and ...
21/07/2026

Have you explored the garden at Lamb House?

It's a beautiful retreat in the heart of Rye, the perfect place to relax and reflect.

Lamb House is open Friday - Tuesday, 11am - 5pm.

The Telephone Room at Lamb House ☎️📸 National Trust / Ellis Briley & Laurence Perry
14/07/2026

The Telephone Room at Lamb House ☎️

📸 National Trust / Ellis Briley & Laurence Perry

Due to the extreme heat, we have amended our opening times for the 26th JuneLamb House will now be closing at 3pm, with ...
25/06/2026

Due to the extreme heat, we have amended our opening times for the 26th June

Lamb House will now be closing at 3pm, with the last entry to the house at 2pm.

Please stay tuned for further updates.

Thank you for your understanding.

Unfortunately, due to extreme heat, we have decided to cancel tomorrows Community Coffee Morning at Lamb House. The next...
23/06/2026

Unfortunately, due to extreme heat, we have decided to cancel tomorrows Community Coffee Morning at Lamb House.

The next session will be the 29th July.

We apologise for any inconvenience!

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TN317ES

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