Autumn Breaks in Rye & East Sussex | Spooky Stories, Cosy Pubs & Coastal Walks

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🍁 Autumn Colours & Halloween in Rye: Spooky Stories and Cosy Nights

As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, Rye and the East Sussex coast come alive with autumn charm. October is the season for crackling log fires, coastal walks, and a hint of Halloween mystery that suits Rye’s history perfectly.

🌾 Golden Walks & Dog-Friendly Adventures Enjoy peaceful walks through the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, glowing with autumn colour and full of migrating birdlife.
If you’re travelling with your dog, Camber Sands is perfect for long runs on the beach — especially quieter midweek mornings.

Afterwards, stop by The Globe Inn Marsh or The Ship Inn, both offering hearty Sussex food and open fires where dogs are always welcome.
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🎃 Halloween in Historic Rye

With its cobbled lanes and centuries-old buildings, Rye feels made for Halloween. Join a Rye Ghost Walk to uncover tales of smugglers, haunted inns, and eerie happenings in the mist.
Nearby Hastings also hosts family-friendly half-term trails and spooky seaside fun throughout October.
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🔥 Cosy Cottages & Autumn Comforts

There’s no better way to enjoy autumn than snuggled in a cosy cottage with a log burner. Many of our cottages are dog-friendly and within walking distance of Rye’s historic centre — perfect for slow mornings and fireside evenings.
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📍 Local Highlights

  • Rye Ghost Walk (Fridays & Saturdays)
  • Hastings and Rye Bonfire Nights (18th October / 15th November)
  • Great Dixter House & Gardens, Northiam

Free Activities: Coastal and woodland walks, photo trails, birdwatching.
Paid Activities: Ghost tours, vineyard tastings, local dining experiences.

💡 Local Tip

Don’t miss the sunsets at Winchelsea Beach — they’re some of the best on the South Coast, especially on crisp October evenings.