Church of Saint Mary, Rye — Attraction in Rother

St Mary's Church, Rye is a beautiful and historic church that is located in the heart of the old town. The church was founded in 1180 and has been added to and modified over the centuries. It is now a Grade I listed building, which means that it is of special architectural or historic interest.

The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows, which were created by some of the most famous glassmakers in England. The windows depict scenes from the Bible and from the history of Rye. The church also has a number of other notable features, including a Norman font, a 15th century pulpit, and a 17th century organ.

St Mary's Church is a popular tourist destination and is open to visitors from all over the world. It is also a place of worship for the local community and is used for regular...

A beautiful church offering the best view of Rye from the top of it's tower. Rye is the basis for Tilling, in the Mapp and Lucia books by E.F. Benson, who lived in Rye at Lamb House. Lamb House was the inspiration for Mallard's , Mapp's home and eventually Lucia's.

The only downside to the beauty of Rye is their unwelcoming attitude to anyone with a dog.

Strange when the UK is supposed to be a nation of dog lovers.

There has been a surge in the number of dog owners since the Covid Pandemic and many towns across the UK have acknowledged this and made being dog friendly part of their community. See Bury St Edmunds, Brighton & Hove and St Neotts to name but a few.

Rye could learn from...

Five pounds (£5) for a trip up the stairs. Is this a joke? In a house of God no less. I wouldn't know what it's like up there because I refused to pay. Honestly, if you see a review here from someone who describes the view at the top of the bell tower, remember that they were weak enough to pay the five pound toll and disregard.

And mind you, that's five pounds after you walk by the Official Rye Church Tat Stall, where you can buy an Official Rye Church Key Ring.

Why is there someone trying to sell me something everywhere I go? Can I not escape this visiting a church? Apparently not. Lovely church ruined by Christians (what's new?).

Side note just realised it's an Anglican...