2025 Camber Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)

#londontrips 🇬🇧 Just 1 hour from London, yet a world away Nestled near the southern coast of England, Rye is a quaint and enchanting village that seems frozen in time. With cobbled lanes, timber-framed houses, and a serene countryside setting, it’s a dream for photographers, history lovers, and anyone craving a peaceful escape. 📍How to Get There from London • By Train: Take a direct train from London Bridge or London Victoria—it’s only around 1 hour and 15 minutes to Rye. • By Car: Driving takes about 2 hours, making it a perfect weekend getaway or road trip detour. 🇬🇧 Top Must-See Spots in Rye 🔹Rye Old Town Wander through Rye’s historic old town where cobblestone streets, antique shops, and ivy-covered cottages transport you straight back to medieval England. Don’t miss Mermaid Street and Watchbell Street—two of the most photogenic roads in the entire UK. 🔹St. Mary’s Church Dating back to the 12th century, this majestic church sits at the town’s heart. Climb the tower for panoramic views of Rye and its surrounding countryside. Inside, admire the wooden ceilings and centuries-old stained glass windows. 🔹Rye Castle Museum (Ypres Tower) Built in the 12th century, this former fortress turned museum gives you a glimpse into Rye’s turbulent past—from pirate raids to medieval life. Head up the tower for sweeping views across the marshes and rooftops. 🔹Mermaid Inn One of the oldest pubs in England, dating back to 1420, Mermaid Inn is steeped in charm and legend. Once a notorious smugglers’ hideout, today it welcomes travelers with its creaky floorboards, wooden beams, and cozy fireplace nooks. 🔹Camber Sands Just 15 minutes by car from Rye lies Camber Sands, one of southeast England’s best beaches. Think: golden dunes, wide-open skies, and salty sea breeze. Ideal for a seaside picnic, windsurfing, or just a peaceful stroll. 🌟Why You’ll Love Rye • It’s like stepping into a fairytale film set (without the tourists of big cities). • Every corner is photo-worthy, especially at sunrise or sunset. • The perfect blend of coastal chill, historic vibes, and countryside calm.

As someone who was brought up in a small seaside town, I used to associate English beaches with pebbles, rocky bottoms, freezing waters and lots of wind. So something contrary to what I would expect from my perfect beach day. However, my perception of the English seaside changed drastically upon visiting Camber Sands. Imagine many kilometres of golden sands and impressive dunes, perched up all around it and shielding the beach from strong winds. Imagine warm waters, glistening under the touch of sunshine, and happy people listening to music and playing beach sports all around. Absolute Paradise. Camber Sands is a beach in East Sussex, UK, in the village of Camber, near Rye. It is the only sand dune system in East Sussex, and is east of the estuary of the River Rother at Rye Bay stretching 3 miles to just beyond the Kent border, where shingle and pebbles take over again. #myvlogtrip #tripblazers

Visit this pretty corner of East Sussex for historic streets, nature walks, charming pubs and more... Rye is an English town near the coast in East Sussex. In the centre, cobbled lanes like Mermaid Street are lined with medieval, half-timbered houses. The redbrick Lamb House was once owned by writer Henry James. I will always have very fond memories of this place - the day trip started with exploding traditional medieval houses down narrow cobbled streets, then enjoying a tasty Sunday roast in a local pub and G&T at a table with friendly strangers after sunset. 😆 Rye can also be combined with a visit to Camber Sands - one of the BEST beaches you can find in England. Only a short bus ride away from the town of Rye #myvlogtrip #tripblazers

📅 Itinerary Camber sands beach and caravan stay

#travellerswonderland Camber sands, a golden sand beach in the east of Sussex. This beach is notoriously windy, which makes for great waves but also leads to sand getting everywhere. There are some great sand dunes to explore and the beach itself is very clean. Top tips: Bring a wind breaker Something heavy to hold your blanket down Bucket and spade A heavy changing robe (my microfibre one was blowing everywhere)

Only 2 hours by car from the capital city of London. Perfect for sunbathing and beach walk Hotels - Chose from various booking options, Holiday Parkdean Resort is just about a few hundred meters away, the place can host a large amount of visitors and has its own indoor and outdoor activities for kids and adults. Facilities such as, pub, restaurant and shop, etc, are also available on the sites. Other restaurants and accommodations are present on and off the beach ⛱️.

Camber Sands is a beach in East Sussex, UK, in the village of Camber, near Rye. It is the only sand dune system in East Sussex,and is east of the estuary of the River Rother at Rye Bay stretching 3 miles (4.8 km) to just beyond the Kent border, where shingle and pebbles take over again. It is one of three stretches of non-tidally submerged sand east of Bournemouth Bay, which just exceeds the three in total length, on England's south coast, the others being West Wittering and Avon Beach. Two holiday resorts are near Camber Sands owned by Pontins and Parkdean Resorts just off New Lydd Road and Lydd Road respectively in the alighting village of Camber.A large section of the western end of the dunes lies within the Camber Sands and Rye Saltings Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), while the rest is designated a Site of Nature Conservation Importance. The dunes are getting larger by accretion. The dunes are managed to prevent problems with wind-blown sand. #beachlife