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Notice: Lamb House will be closed to visitors from 12 May until 20 June for an exciting project to take place. We’ll re-open on Saturday 21 June. We are very sorry for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Georgian house with literary associations

Red-brick fronted house with literary associations - both Henry James and E. F. Benson lived here.

The garden

Lamb House has a walled garden, one of the largest gardens in the old town of Rye; it was designed as we see it today by a friend of Henry James called Alfred Parsons.

The Campsis still climbs the wall as it did in James’ time; there are roses, lilies, spring bulbs and many herbaceous varieties bordering the lawn which ensure continuous colour and interest throughout the year.

Also to be found in the garden are the graves of James’ much loved dogs. The garden is a tranquil contrast to the busy streets of the town in the summer and sitting beside the pond one can fully understand why James had such affection for his garden. Today the garden is a refuge for visitors and local people alike.

Lots of fun with an informative guide © NTPL

Lots of fun with an informative guide

© NTPL

Soak up this literary place

We need guides for the house and garden to bring Lamb House to life. If you can immerse yourself in the history of this place and its jewel of a garden, can tell a good story or two and keep our visitors enthralled; do come and help us as a volunteer.

Why not email us now? lambhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk

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