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.

Did you know? In 1895, writer Henry James fled from London following the failure of his play 'Guy Domville'. He stumbled...
04/06/2026

Did you know?

In 1895, writer Henry James fled from London following the failure of his play 'Guy Domville'.

He stumbled across Lamb House and later took out a 21 year lease on the property.

Henry James grew attached to Lamb House and wrote his most acclaimed novels here: The Wings of the Dove, The Ambassadors and The Golden Bowl.

Visit Lamb House and step back into the world of Henry James. Our wardrobe display gives a rare glimpse into his life and personal style.

Open Friday - Tuesday | 11am - 5pm

The garden at Lamb House is truly at its peak! 🌺 Visit this weekend and enjoy the last of the heatwave in the old town o...
29/05/2026

The garden at Lamb House is truly at its peak! 🌺

Visit this weekend and enjoy the last of the heatwave in the old town of Rye’s largest garden!

Open Friday - Tuesday 11am - 5pm

Join us at Lamb House this Wednesday 27th May for a FREE cuppa and a chat!☕On the last Wednesday of every month, we hos...
25/05/2026

Join us at Lamb House this Wednesday 27th May for a FREE cuppa and a chat!☕

On the last Wednesday of every month, we host a Chatter & Natter table as part of The Chatty Cafe Scheme. It’s a relaxed and friendly space for anyone who’d like to meet new people.

We’d love to see you there!

Introducing our brand new pin badge here at Lamb House! ✍️Inspired by the Re*****on typewriter used by Henry James, th...
18/05/2026

Introducing our brand new pin badge here at Lamb House! ✍️

Inspired by the Re*****on typewriter used by Henry James, this new pin badge celebrates the tool behind his later works.

From 1897, James dictated his novels to an amanuensis, insisting on Re*****on typewriters for their distinctive sound, which he believed was essential to his creative process.

His first female amanuensis, Mary Weld, once said:
“Typewriting for him was exactly like accompanying a singer on the piano.”

Pick up the pin badge on your next visit to Lamb House!

Open Friday to Tuesday | 11am-5pm

This Wednesday 29th April, join us at Lamb House for a FREE cuppa and a chat!☕On the last Wednesday of every month, we h...
24/04/2026

This Wednesday 29th April, join us at Lamb House for a FREE cuppa and a chat!☕

On the last Wednesday of every month, we host a Chatter & Natter table as part of The Chatty Cafe Scheme. It’s a relaxed and friendly space for anyone who’d like to meet new people.

We’d love to see you there!

A peaceful view from the King's Room at Lamb House, complete with cobbled streets, wonky buildings, and the magnificent ...
29/03/2026

A peaceful view from the King's Room at Lamb House, complete with cobbled streets, wonky buildings, and the magnificent St Mary's Church.

📸 © National Trust Images/James Dobson

🎉 Lamb House is now officially open for the 2026 season! 🎉We’re excited to welcome you back to this beautiful Georgian h...
23/03/2026

🎉 Lamb House is now officially open for the 2026 season! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome you back to this beautiful Georgian house and its walled garden, right in the heart of Rye.

Open 11am–5pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Free entry for National Trust members.

This , we're celebrating the legacy of one of Lamb House’s former residents, Rumer Godden.Best known for Black Narcissu...
08/03/2026

This , we're celebrating the legacy of one of Lamb House’s former residents, Rumer Godden.

Best known for Black Narcissus, later adapted into an Oscar‑winning film, Godden lived at Lamb House from 1967 to 1974.

Alongside her novels, she also wrote poems, short stories, and children's fiction. It was at Lamb House in 1972 that she published The Diddakoi, the book that went on to win the first ever Whitbread Children’s Book Award.

: The final manuscript of The Diddakoi, complete with Rumer Godden’s handwritten notes. ©National Trust Images/Cassie Dickson

Happy ! It’s no secret that Lamb House has inspired some of the 21st century’s greatest literary minds. Henry James, th...
05/03/2026

Happy !

It’s no secret that Lamb House has inspired some of the 21st century’s greatest literary minds. Henry James, the Benson brothers (A.C. and E.F.), and Rumer Godden all called this beautiful Georgian house home, and wrote some of their most celebrated works within its walls.

Lamb House reopens to visitors on Monday 23 March.

📸 © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Our next Chatter & Natter table is happening on Wednesday 25 February!As part of The Chatty Cafe Scheme UK, join us at L...
18/02/2026

Our next Chatter & Natter table is happening on Wednesday 25 February!

As part of The Chatty Cafe Scheme UK, join us at Lamb House for a free cuppa and a chat. It’s a relaxed and friendly space for anyone who’d like to meet new people. We’d love to see you there!

⏰ 10.30am–11.30am

Find out more: https://rebrand.ly/CommunityCoffeeMorning

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TN317ES

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