Cobbles and ivy on Mermaid Street
Timber-framed fronts on Mermaid Street

Mermaid Street

Rye

A steep cobbled lane of timber-framed and brick houses, one of the most photographed streets in Britain.

Get directions
Old streetsTime here: 15–30 min

On the map

Mermaid Street, Rye, TN31 7DB

Quick facts

Mermaid Street is steep and cobbled, and is considered one of Britain's most photographed streets.

Oak Corner, one of its houses, was rebuilt in 1490.

Lamb House, once home to Henry James, is a short walk away in West Street.

Loved it?

Spotted something off? Report a problem

Know a day out we’re missing? Suggest a place