Lamb House

Lamb House was built in 1722 by James Lamb, a wealthy wine merchant and local politician. George I stayed at the house after a storm drove his ship ashore at Camber in 1726. Both the writers Henry James and E. F. Benson lived at Lamb House and it was the setting for the Benson’s fictional house, Mallards, in his book ‘Mapp and Lucia’.

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.

 

Lamb House is open to the public Friday – Tuesday, 11am – 5pm

Prices from: Adults £8.00 | Children £4.00

 

Lamb House
West Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7ES