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Upcoming events at Lamb House

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Lamb House has been a landmark in Rye for the past 300 years. Learn about the biography of the building and how it has changed over time. 

From the Lambs, unexpected Royal visitations and an outstanding literary prowess, discover the past inhabitants of the house and the creative influences they found here. 

Explore our exhibition space which displays various artefacts from the house's past, delving into its literary connections through some of the greatest writers of the 20th century including Henry James, Rumer Godden and E.F. Benson.

Explore 300 years of local history at Lamb House.

300 Years at Lamb House Exhibition

Join us as we open the garden at Lamb House on the last Wednesday of the month for our Community Coffee Morning. 

Feel free to drop in to have a chat or just enjoy the peaceful surroundings. 

You can also grab a courtesy cup of tea or coffee in the Courtyard Room.

Fancy a chat over a cuppa? Come along to our free coffee mornings on the last Wednesday of every month.

Community Coffee Mornings

Join us for a collaborative event with the Kino cinema in Rye celebrating Rumer Godden’s famous novel Black Narcissus and the Powell & Pressburger film it inspired. 

This special event on Thursday 12th September 2024 is a collaboration between Kino and the National Trust. 

Black Narcissus: After opening a convent in the Himalayas, five nuns encounter conflict and tension - both with the natives and also within their own group - as they attempt to adapt to their remote, exotic surroundings. 

Lamb House: How did a grave in the Himalayas spawn a chilling tale of nuns driven mad? Learn more about the inspiration behind the film at Lamb House, the former home of Black Narcissus author Rumer Godden. Join a panel of experts in the garden to dive into Godden’s 1939 novel, followed by exclusive access to the house and exhibition space. 

Programme: 

1:00pm - 'Black Narcissus' in the Blue Room at Kino Rye 

2:45pm - Lamb House open, visitors welcomed into the garden after the film at Kino concludes, entry through the garden gate 

3:15pm - Panel discussion in the Lamb House garden begins 

4:00pm - Panel Discussion concludes 

4:00pm-5:00pm - Lamb House is open for guests to explore

5:00pm - Conclusion of the event 

Tickets cost £25 per person and include admission to both venues. Booking via Kino www.kinodigital.co.uk, by phone 01797 226293 (from 10:30am daily) or in person.

Watch the 1947 classic Black Narcissus at Kino cinema Rye in an exclusive screening. Afterwards, join a panel of experts to learn more about the inspiration behind its story, originally written by Lamb House resident Rumer Godden.

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