Wildlife in watercolour: Meet Rachel Spreckley
Find out more about the artist behind the paintbrush.
Discover our wildlife in a mosaic of coastal habitats
You can discover our amazing wildlife all day, every day of the year, along many miles of path, with five birdwatching hides accessible to wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
Explore the changing coastline and military history, or simply enjoy a walk beside the sea.
Opening Times
| Location | Opening Hours | Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Centre | 9.30am – 4.30pm (Café closes at 4.15pm) | Free Admission* |
| Nature Reserve | Open all hours | Free Admission* |
| Car Parking** | 6:30am – 7:30pm | Donations Only |
*Sussex Wildlife Trust offers free admission to everyone because of generous support from members and supporters.
** The car park is run by Icklesham Parish Council
Latest News
From adversity to adventure
One of our recent visitors at Rye Harbour, Genny Brown, is training to become “the first black woman to ski 1200km from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole”.
There's no such thing as a seagull
Esmay left us a field sketch of a correctly labelled ‘gull’ in one of our bird hides. Through the powers of social media, we managed to track her down and find out more about her love of bird watching.
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Wildlife Sightings: June 2025
An exciting visitor last seen at the nature reserve in 1996 was just one of the many sightings last month.
Forthcoming Events
Embroidery Workshop: Make a Metal Thread Kingfisher, Rye Harbour(420337035)
20 July 2025
10:00
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Discover the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Rye Harbour (420337035)
24 July 2025
10:00
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Wildlife Rangers for 12-16yrs, Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (420337035)
26 July 2025
08:00
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Guide in a Hide with the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (26.07.25)
26 July 2025
10:00
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Fun Family Bird Workshop with Hey Duggee animator, Rye Harbour (420337035)
26 July 2025
11:00
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Fun Family Bird Workshop with Hey Duggee animator, Rye Harbour (420337035)
26 July 2025
13:00
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