Lamb House

Important notice -

Conservation work is currently being undertaken to the exterior of the house so you'll find scaffolding at the front of Lamb House. This won't affect a visit to the inside of the house or garden, we are sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Georgian house with literary associations

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A Halloween scene, National Trust

Halloween at Lamb House 

Take in the Halloween atmosphere this October half term at Lamb House, with plenty going on from ghostly stories, spooky trails and our not to be missed pumpkin carving sessions there's plenty for all the family to enjoy. Our carving sessions take place on 27 and 28 October at 11am and 2pm and cost £7.50 per person, if you'd like more information and to book tickets please call 03442 491895.

The front door at Lamb House

Rewriting Lamb House  

After an extensive conservation project, Lamb House has now reopened. Read on to find out more about the ongoing restoration and what to expect the next time you visit.

Find the lost kittens in our trail at Lamb House inspired by Rumer Godden, this summer.

A Kindle of Kittens at Lamb House 

From 1967-1974 Rumer Godden was a tenant at Lamb House which she leased from the National Trust. She wrote over 30 books and poems whilst she lived here. One book, which is based on her home and Rye is a ‘Kindle of Kittens’. Visit us this summer to find the lost kittens with our trail.

The gardeners working in the garden at Lamb House

The garden  

The garden has been an inspiration to all who lived at Lamb House, with the reopening of the house this June, find out about the work we've undertaken to help it flourish.

Volunteer chatting with visitors

Volunteering 

Find out more about what it means to be part of the team here at Lamb House. There's lots of opportunities for new volunteers to help tell our stories.

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History

The Oak parlour at Lamb House

Writers and royalty 

From Kings to writers, Lamb House has played its part in entertaining and inspiring both visitors and owners. Discover more about the history of this wonderful Rye gem.

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Eating and shopping

The new courtyard tea room at Lamb House is a charming place to sit awhile

The Courtyard Tea Room 

The new tea room at Lamb House is the perfect place to sit awhile with one of our books and a cup of tea or slice of cake.

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What's on

Upcoming events

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Pumpkin Carving

Sat 27 Oct 2018
11:00-12:00
Create a spooky pumpkin at Lamb House just in time for Halloween.
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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Lamb House on the National Trust Collections website

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