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Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Stuart Conway
Discover our wildlife in a mosaic of coastal habitats

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 10am – 4pm 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.

Discovery Centre Christmas Opening Times

Date Opening Hours
Christmas Eve 10am – 2pm
Christmas Day Closed
Boxing Day Closed

We are open as usual for the rest of the festive period, 7 days a week 10am – 4pm (incl. New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day)

Discovery Centre


Start your wild adventure at the Rye Harbour Discovery Centre

 

Nature Reserve


Explore one of the most spectacular places in Sussex to see wildlife

 

Latest News


Sea Mouse

Sea Mouse

Meet the Sea Mouse, a chunky marine worm

 
Barry Yates appointed as new Chair of the Friends

Barry Yates appointed as new Chair of the Friends

Reserve Manager of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve for many years, Barry Yates is now Chair of the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Laura Ross caught up with him to ask about his hopes for the future.

 
King’s Award for Voluntary Service

King’s Award for Voluntary Service

The Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve honoured with prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service

 
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Wildlife Sightings: October 2024

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Wildlife Sightings: October 2024

October’s wildlife sightings included a bird that was last recorded at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in 2014.

 

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