Camber Castle

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Camber Castle

This historic castle built by Henry VIII is an unusually unaltered artillery fort designed to guard the port of Rye. Camber Castle lies between Rye and Winchelsea.

There is no vehicular access to the castle but it is a one-mile walk on footpaths from Rye, the exterior is viewable at any time.

Don’t Miss
Self-guided walks of the nature reserve including the external of the castle are available. Extending your walk to the castle into a circular walk on the many footpaths of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and seeing other military structures such as a martello tower and WWII pillboxes. Seeing old and new sea defences, and discovering the changing coastlines. Observing wildlife, especially the birds that can be watched from hides.

English Heritage Membership
English Heritage is guardian to some of the nation’s most treasured and iconic buildings and monuments, including Stonehenge, Tintagel Castle, Osborne, Hadrian’s Wall and Dover Castle. English Heritage champions our historic places and advises the Government and others to help today’s generation get the best out of our heritage and ensure that it is protected for future generations.  

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