Landgate

A city gate completed in 1329, the only surviving medieval town gate in Rye and the iconic entrance to the old town.

Landgate was built in 1329. It is the only surviving gate in Rye's medieval town walls. Two round towers flank the arched gateway, which was once the only land route into this harbor town. Cars still pass through beneath it. The clock on the gatehouse was added in memory of Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria. It sits on the north side of the old town, about 5 minutes' walk from the railway station, and makes a good starting point for a walking tour of the old town and photos.

Opening hours

All day (exterior only)

City gate · Medieval

Nearby sights

• St Mary's Church, Rye
• Rye Castle (Ypres Tower)
• Lamb House
• Mermaid Street
• Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
• Camber Castle
• Winchelsea
• Camber Sands

Places to eat nearby

• Landgate Bistro
• Webbe's at the Fish Café
• The Union Rye
• The Mermaid Inn
• The Standard Inn
• Maggie's Fish and Chips

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