Lamb House
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The front door at Lamb House -
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The cottage garden is a peaceful retreat at Lamb House -
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A view of the garden at Lamb House
Georgian house with literary associations
Georgian house with literary associations
Red-brick fronted house with literary associations - both Henry James and E. F. Benson lived here.
The garden
Lamb House has a walled garden, one of the largest gardens in the old town of Rye; it was designed as we see it today by a friend of Henry James called Alfred Parsons.
The Campsis still climbs the wall as it did in James’ time; there are roses, lilies, spring bulbs and many herbaceous varieties bordering the lawn which ensure continuous colour and interest throughout the year.
Also to be found in the garden are the graves of James’ much loved dogs. The garden is a tranquil contrast to the busy streets of the town in the summer and sitting beside the pond one can fully understand why James had such affection for his garden. Today the garden is a refuge for visitors and local people alike.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
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| Adult | £6.45 | £5.85 |
| Child | £3.20 | £2.90 |
| Family | £15.25 | £13.85 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £4.90 |
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| Gift Aid | Standard | |
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| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
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