The Lost Words Comes to Rye Harbour
Free community arts events offered at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and Discovery Centre from January 2023
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) The Discovery Centre will remain CLOSED on Wednesday 17th June |
Free Admission* |
| Nature Reserve | Open all hours | Free Admission* |
| Car Parking** | 6:30am – 9:00pm | 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
It's nesting season - dogs on short leads
Ringed Plovers and other ground nesting birds are currently breeding on the reserve. Help these vulnerable species by keeping dogs on a short lead in areas marked on the map.
Latest News
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Sightings - December 2022
This month saw multiple sightings of Dartford Warbler on Harbour Farm and the Beach Reserve, with perhaps two or three birds involved.
The Lost Words project launched
A new project based on the The Lost Words book starts at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in January 23. Kathy Crowther finds out more …
Discover Rye Harbour project round-up for 2022
We hear about the great range of events that have been taking place at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve this year as part of the Discover Rye Harbour project
Forthcoming Events
Walk with a Ranger at Rye Harbour - Birds, Bees and Butterflies (420337035)
18 June 2026
10:00
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Corporate Wild Work Day: Beach Clean and Survey Day at Rye Harbour
19 June 2026
13:00
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Summer Solstice Seabird & Shingle Wildflower Safari, Rye Harbour(420337035)
19 June 2026
18:00
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Guide in a Hide with the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (20.06.26)
20 June 2026
10:00
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Spring Pie and Mash Evening with a View at Rye Harbour (420337035)
20 June 2026
17:30
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Corporate Wild Work Day: Beach Clean and Survey Day at Rye Harbour
24 June 2026
13:00
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Corporate Wild Work Day: Beach Clean and Survey Day at Rye Harbour
25 June 2026
13:00
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Corporate Wild Work Day: Sustainability Day at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre
26 June 2026
10:00
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Castle Water Wildlife Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (420337035)
30 June 2026
14:30
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