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DianneW · 10-17-2021, 01:09 PM

The Mermaid Inn, Rye, East Sussex.

The Mermaid Inn at Rye is the epitome of a smugglers’ inn, with cellars built in Norman times and secret passageways in some of its rooms. Originally constructed in 1156, this ancient inn was rebuilt in 1420! Enjoy a drink in the favourite haunt of the notorious Hawkhurst Gang of smugglers in the 1730s. This grand old hostelry simply oozes history and character

I have been to this one many times in the past.....Use to camp in Winchlesea with the family and that is Near to Rye..
Cobble streets and lots of character.....

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DianneW Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: S W France S. Deux Sevres Posts: 1,161	The Mermaid Inn, Rye, East Sussex. The Mermaid Inn at Rye is the epitome of a smugglers’ inn, with cellars built in Norman times and secret passageways in some of its rooms. Originally constructed in 1156, this ancient inn was rebuilt in 1420! Enjoy a drink in the favourite haunt of the notorious Hawkhurst Gang of smugglers in the 1730s. This grand old hostelry simply oozes history and character I have been to this one many times in the past.....Use to camp in Winchlesea with the family and that is Near to Rye.. Cobble streets and lots of character.....