Beyond Brighton

Lamb House

Historic house·Rye

National Trust

About Lamb House

Lamb House, a red-brick Georgian house built in 1723, was home to the novelist Henry James and later to E. F. Benson, author of the Mapp and Lucia books. It has one of the largest walled gardens in Rye’s old town. Check the National Trust site for opening days.

Why it's on our list

  • Henry James
  • Walled garden

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Lamb House before you go.

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