Medieval Town of Rye
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Port
Dover (London), England, UK
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$99.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Travel by motorcoach a short distance on the main freeway; then you're off into the hinterland on a panoramic drive along Kent's quaint and scenic countryside. You'll pass small villages, farms and the hamlets of Tenterden and Northiam.
Drive down the charming High Street of Northiam, where the buildings are still wearing their original façades from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Continuing to Rye, you'll see old hops-drying houses that have been converted into homes. This fortified hilltop town has played a colorful role since the Middle Ages. Nowadays, Rye is a center for boat building, fishing and pottery-making. Your visit includes a brief stop at the Rye Heritage Centre to view a model of the original medieval town.
Enjoy some free time to explore on your own. Stroll down Rye's narrow lanes and browse its shops and galleries. The church tower is a great vantage point for panoramic views of Southeast England.
The ride back to the ship takes you over Romney Marsh -- an eerie and beautiful wetlands featuring floodplains, meadows and wind-sculpted trees -- and through the former smugglers' bolt-hole of Hythe.
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes.