With its sprawling nature reserve, windswept coastline, and centuries-old military fortresses, Rye Harbour offers a fascinating combination of unique wildlife, history, and natural beauty. It’s a charming village that encourages you to slow the pace and appreciate the great outdoors. So put aside a day and let the following guide help you plan a A Day Out in Rye HarbourRead More
Activities
Camber Sands: A Best Family Holiday Destination in Europe
Collecting seashells with the kids on a golden stretch of sand. Cooling off with a dip in the calm, shallow surf. Grabbing fish n’ chips and stretching your legs on a coastal stroll. Then heading back to your cozy cottage for a family meal, followed by buttery popcorn and an evening huddled up with a Camber Sands: A Best Family Holiday Destination in EuropeRead More
Find One of the Best Beach Breaks in Europe at Camber Sands
Europe has a fabulous array of beaches to enjoy a much-needed break. But if you’re looking for a beach break away from the crowds, Camber Sands offers an idyllic escape that feels like a well-kept secret. Prepare to fall in love with its beautiful sandy beach, warm weather, and great location near quaint coastal towns, Find One of the Best Beach Breaks in Europe at Camber SandsRead More
Beside the Sea’s Guide to Wild Boar Week 2017
Judging by its castle and centuries old pubs, you likely know that the cobbled streets of Rye are full of history. But did you know its local woods are full of wild boar? It’s true—and at the end of every October, the town comes together to celebrate the native creature with Wild Boar Week. Restaurants serve Beside the Sea’s Guide to Wild Boar Week 2017Read More
Kitesurfing in Camber Sands: The UK’s Favourite Watersport
We love soaking up sun as much as any guests do. But if all that peace and quiet on the shoreline leaves you craving a bit more excitement, we know just the thing. Kitesurfing in Camber Sands is the latest and greatest adrenaline-filled pursuit amongst our guests. When you stay with Besides the Sea, you’re Kitesurfing in Camber Sands: The UK’s Favourite WatersportRead More
2017 Rye Jazz & Blues Festival
2017 Rye International Jazz & Blues Festival – August Bank Holiday Weekend Rye is rightly regarded as one of the finest examples of historic small towns in England – if not THE finest – with its splendid ancient town wall, cobbled streets, traditional fishing port and fascinating inns. For a small town with a population 2017 Rye Jazz & Blues FestivalRead More
Beside The Sea Scoops Gold!
Beside The Sea Holidays Ltd AWARDED FEEFO GOLD TRUSTED SERVICE AWARD 2017 February 2017, Beside The Sea Holidays has won a Feefo Gold Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, rated by real customers. Created by Feefo, Trusted Service is awarded to businesses that use Feefo to collect Beside The Sea Scoops Gold!Read More
Cracking ales and tasty pub grub
Intriguing histories, resident ghouls, roaring fireplaces, cracking ales and tasty pub grub. In Rye pubs aren’t just places where you can buy alcohol (although the odd pint or two is very much encouraged); they’re also intrinsically wrapped-up with the town’s colourful history. Nowhere is this more apparent than at the Mermaid Inn, on the Cracking ales and tasty pub grubRead More
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CONCERTS IN RYE
As the Christmas season once again approaches, the Rye International Jazz & Blues Festival are delighted to announce a very special series of stunning, high quality, world class concerts in the beautiful setting of St Mary’s Church in Rye. The series includes Thursday 8th December – An audience with the Legendary Rock Keyboard wizard Rick SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CONCERTS IN RYERead More
Rye Wild Boar Week 22nd – 30th October
One of the most awaited annual events in the Rye Social and Eating Out calendar returns towards the end of this October. Wild Boar Week combines a unique and excellent dining experience which evokes images of bygone times for an area that is rich in English history and tradition. Wild Boar Hunting made a return Rye Wild Boar Week 22nd – 30th OctoberRead More
Rye Arts Festival 2016
As we wrote on our website last year the medieval walled town of Rye – just three miles from Camber where Beside the Sea Holidays offer an unsurpassed choice of quality holiday home lettings all the year round – is not like most small towns! Once again to enhance the towns early autumn calendar of Rye Arts Festival 2016Read More
Rye Jazz & Blues Festival 2016
Rye Jazz & Blues Festival 2016 Beside The Sea Holidays are once again proud to be one of the sponsors of this major annual event in the delightful ancient medieval Cinque Port Town of Rye which is taking place from 25th to 29th August. The headline artists for the Rye Jazz & Blues Festival 2016 include Rye Jazz & Blues Festival 2016Read More