Mermaid Street

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Sloping cobblestone lane in Rye lined with Tudor buildings, ivy and a hanging sign for The Mermaid Inn

Most start their exploration of Rye on famous Mermaid St, a short walk from the Rye Heritage Centre. It bristles with 15th-century timber-framed houses with quirky names such as ‘The House with Two Front Doors’ and ‘The House Opposite’.

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