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300 Years at Lamb House Exhibition

Explore the rich history of Lamb House now in its 300th year.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

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.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

Scan your membership cards or pay for entry at Visitor Reception. A member of our team will be on hand to direct you into the house and to the exhibition space.

Upcoming events

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The Fairy Doll Trail 

The Christmas Fairy Doll and her friends have hidden themselves around Lamb House. Can you find them all?

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on
6 Dec to 20 Dec 2023
at
11:00 to 15:30
+ 12 other dates or times
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A 1970s Christmas at Lamb House (27 Nov - 20 Dec) 

Step back in time to the 1970s for a nostalgic Christmas inspired by author Rumer Godden's time at Lamb House.

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on
6 Dec to 20 Dec 2023
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 12 other dates or times
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Christmas Card Workshop at Lamb House 

Get inspired with artist Amanda Cardoso and make cards you can take home for Christmas! In celebration of the book launch for the 2023 Manderley Press edition of Rumer Godden's 'China Court'.

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on
8 Dec 2023
at
13:00 to 16:00
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'The Fairy Doll' Storybook Hour 

Join us for weekly storybook hours of Rumer Godden's Christmas tale 'The Fairy Doll'.

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on
9 Dec to 16 Dec 2023
at
12:00 to 13:00
+ 3 other dates or times