The Mermaid Inn, Medieval inn in Rye, England.
The Mermaid Inn features timber-framed architecture, sloping floors, dark oak beams, large fireplaces, and accommodations across multiple interconnected buildings dating from the 1400s.
During the 1700s, the Hawkhurst Gang utilized the inn as their headquarters, conducting smuggling operations through secret passages connecting to nearby establishments.
The lounge, dining areas, and guest rooms contain period furniture, tapestries, and decorative elements representing centuries of English hospitality traditions.
The establishment includes 31 rooms for overnight stays, a restaurant serving traditional English dishes, and a bar offering local ales and spirits.
Hidden panels, concealed doorways, and underground passages throughout the structure enabled smugglers to evade customs officers during the eighteenth century.
Location: Rye
Address: Mermaid Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7EY TN31 7EY TN31 7EY
Website: http://mermaidinn.com
GPS coordinates: 50.95000,0.73139
Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:23
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