About

Tucked away down a cobbled street in the heart of Rye is Lamb House. A Georgian house built in 1723 by the Lamb family, the house became the mayoral home of Rye and includes George I as one of its more distinguished guests. Its charming brick façade and walled garden have seen centuries of owners, many of whom were at the centre of Rye society and connected to the arts. It was also home to writers Henry James and E. F. Benson.

Lamb House was built in 1723 by James Lamb, a wealthy wine merchant and local politician. When a storm drove King George I’s ship ashore at Camber in 1726 Lamb House was considered the most suitable accommodation for him, so James Lamb gave up his bed. In 1893, the Lambs sold the house to a wealthy local banker, Francis Bellingham. 

Also home to an award-winning vegetable garden, and the largest garden in the Old Town of Rye.

We are open from Friday-Tuesday from 11am.