Date

Sat Jun 17th

Organiser

Brian

Cost

Free to members, £10 supplement for attendees from Meetup

Activity

We will take the Javelin railway from St Pancras to visit the historic towns of Rye and Winchelsea on our 6-mile walk. Rye is a medieval town suspended in time, with cobbled streets and ancient passageways leading to Tudor and Georgian architectural treasures. The town has several medieval churches and the Ypres Tower which affords fine views along the coast. Rye has many literary links; Henry James and E.F. Benson lived there and set some of their works in the town. Winchelsea is an "Antient town", one of the original Cinque Ports. Built in the 13th century on the orders of Edward I, it is the best preserved medieval Bastide towns in Southern England. The stone gateways within the town walls allow access to the captivating town with many fine Georgian streets. Winchelsea has many links to artists; Turner and Millais were inspired by its charms. A famous comedian is buried in the churchyard. Walk is from station to Winchelsea to explore the town before having lunch at the pub by the town square. We will then do the 1066 walk visiting Camber Castle (well preserved 16th century fort) and harbour to reach Rye. We will then explore Rye with a late afternoon tea stop in one of the tea gardens. Regular trains back so people can leave at any time.

Refreshments

Cafes and pubs on walk

Travel

HS1 Javelin train leaves St Pancras at 10:37am, change at Ashford. Regular services back from Rye.

Start

11:55am prompt outside Winchelsea Station, postcode TN36 4JX

Finish

Around 6:00pm at Rye Station, postcode TN31 7AB

Links

Winchelsea

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