Heritage Open Day at Lamb House
Enjoy free entry to Lamb House in Rye, a Georgian residence that hosted King George I and was later home to celebrated authors Henry James and E. F. Benson.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Make the most of this nationwide celebration of heritage with FREE entry on Friday 18 September. If you’ve never visited before, this is the ideal time to plan a day trip to Rye and explore the Georgian home and walled garden.
Friday 18 September
Times
The basics
- Accessibility
There is steps into the house. Please read the full accessibility statement at https://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/assets/website/national/regions/sussex/places/lamb-house/pdf/lamb-house-access-statement.pdf
- Suitability for children
Suitable for all ages.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear clothing appropriate for the weather.
- Other
This event is part of Heritage Open Days. Entry is completely free for all visitors.
Upcoming events
Book of the Month
Join us at Lamb House to discover a unique Book of the Month, inspired by the house's rich history and refreshed every month.
Captured by Caricature: Max Beerbohm and Henry James
The exhibition features a selection of Max Beerbohm's caricatures of Henry James as well as sketches by William Rothenstein and John Singer Sargent from the collection.
Candlelight Haunted Tours
Join us for an after-hours ghost tour of Lamb House by candlelight... if you dare!
Christmas at Lamb House
Celebrate Christmas at Lamb House and explore a festive writer’s home, steeped in literary history.