A Spanish man admitted he ‘didn’t believe places in England like this exist’ after visiting a picturesque medieval town that is easy to get to from Kent via road or train
There’s a town an hour away from Kent that is ‘postcard-perfect’(Image: Joe Daniel Price/Moment via Getty Images)
If you’re looking for a quintessentially British location to explore that’s within easy reach of home, your next weekend adventure is a stunning little town that is just an hour’s drive from Kent. “I can’t believe places like this in England exist,” admitted Samuel Caceres in a TikTok video.
The Spaniard shared footage of himself standing on a cobbled hill street, admiring an array of Tudor architecture having travelled to a Sussex town from London. “It’s famous for one of the prettiest streets in the UK – Mermaid Street,” Samuel continued as he made his way down the slope. “This medieval street dates back to the 12th century.”
The town in question is Rye, where Samuel began his visit by enjoying a “delicious brunch” at the Whitehouse restaurant.
“I then wandered through the town’s charming little alleyways,” he continued passing by independent shops called The Mint Arcade and Curious & Curiouser.
Samuel continued: “There is so much to do here – from climbing the church’s tower to take in the sweeping views – to exploring the church’s grounds and postcard-perfect streets.”
He went on to tell his followers that they simply ‘can’t miss” the opportunity of enjoying a pint at the Mermaid Inn – an historic hotel and restaurant that “feels like stepping inside a Tudor castle”.
Samuel also showcased Rye’s Watchbell Street, pointing out the “stunning viewpoints” it offers of the surrounding countryside overlooking the River Tillingham.
He ended his trip at the “famous” Cobbles Tea Room, where he enjoyed an afternoon tea. “It was cosy, welcoming, and perfect for homemade scones and a warm cup of tea,” Samuel gushed.
He closed his travel recommendation: “You need to add Rye to your bucket list – it’s the perfect daytrip.”
And he added further information in a caption: “Rye is a storybook town full of crooked lanes, medieval charm, and smuggler legends. Once a major port and part of the historic Cinque Ports, Rye lost its seaside access as the coastline shifted, but not its character.
In the 18th century, it became a hotspot for smuggling, with secret tunnels said to run beneath old inns like The Mermaid Inn. Writers like Henry James found inspiration here, and festivals like Rye Bonfire Night still light up the cobbled streets.”
How to Get to Rye
Discover Sussex has the following advice for those wishing to travel to Rye:
By Car – If you are driving, there are many car parks in Rye including Rope Street car park, the Cattle Market car park (not Thursdays) and Cinque Ports Street car park, which are all within walking distance to the town centre.
By Train – Rye has a beautiful Grade II listed train station, which is located north of the town centre and is only minutes from the high street. Trains run approximately every hour from London St Pancras, which require one change at Ashford International, with the journey taking approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
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