Title: Playden Travel Guide: Best of Playden, Rye Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Playden](https://expedia.co.uk/Playden-Hotels.d6359359.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Playden](https://expedia.co.uk/Playden-Holiday-Rentals.d6359359.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Playden Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Playden.d6359359.Car-Hire-Guide)[Playden Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Playden.d6359359.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Playden Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![River Rother, Playden, East Sussex, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4769/2a37c450-9b1d-4b85-8e5f-9c537d99a093.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![River Rother, Playden, East Sussex, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4769/2a37c450-9b1d-4b85-8e5f-9c537d99a093.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Large manor house, Bowler's Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4769/3604fa9e-1c3f-4572-9ca3-57b58844c25f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4769/3604fa9e-1c3f-4572-9ca3-57b58844c25f.jpg) by [Nigel Chadwick](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/3101) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Dead Tree, Leasams Hill Now used as a signpost for the footpath. Next to it a piece of rusting farm equipment whilst in the background is the border of Leasams Wood.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4769/a4457469-9f9c-462e-b50e-907270d4c8a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4769/a4457469-9f9c-462e-b50e-907270d4c8a8.jpg) by [Simon Carey](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1833) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Waterlogged Fields from Leasam Hill Looking down the hill into the mist shrouded Tillingham valley.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4769/ae18400a-7933-4a74-8e2a-7c273ea05a14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4769/ae18400a-7933-4a74-8e2a-7c273ea05a14.jpg) by [Simon Carey](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1833) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Playden Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6359359) - Top hotels in Playden - Top Holiday Rentals in Playden ![Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9200/9108/3722ea9c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf Princes Parade Hythe England £59 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Hythe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,089 reviews) I am writing to complain about my stay at the Hythe Imperial Hotel on Saturday 14 February. The experience was extremely disappointing, particularly as we had previously stayed without issue. We checked in around 4:30–5:00pm (check-in from 3pm) and were allocated an ADA/wheelchair accessible room, ... Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=9108&PinnedHotelID=9108&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6359359) ![Ashford International Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/527200/527123/4ec460cb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ashford International Hotel & Spa Simone Weil Avenue Ashford England £77 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ashford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Sauna and jacuzzi were closed which we weren’t informed of on Expedia when booking. Noisy building work ongoing Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=527123&PinnedHotelID=527123&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6359359) ![Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2040000/2039900/2039882/3517bb0f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG Cheriton Parc Folkestone England £54 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Folkestone. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews) It sounded like the window was open all night with a constant draft coming in Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=2039882&PinnedHotelID=2039882&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6359359) [See all 1,767 properties in Playden](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6359359) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Humphries Cross Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15500000/15496900/15496828/889f2021_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Humphries Cross Apartments Playden Rye England Stay at this apartment in Rye. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Landgate and 1066 Country Walk are located nearby. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews) The Loft This is a lovely place to stay. Stuart greeted us on arrival and the Loft was warm and cosy with everything we needed including a basket of treats and eggs for breakfast. There are lovely views of the grounds and countryside. Nice walks from the property and Rye is close by car. Would thoroughly ... Reviewed on 3 Jan 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rye-Hotels-Humphries-Cross-Apartments.h15496828.Hotel-Information) ![Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40110000/40101600/40101599/f78f8074_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve Port Lympne Reserve Hythe England Stay at this campsite in Hythe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Port Lympne Wild Animal ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews) Had a great stay for my son's birthday Lots of walking, lots of animals and lots of memories. Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Pinewood-Apinall-Foundation.h40101599.Hotel-Information) ![Extraordinary Huts](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35110000/35102600/35102557/14471804_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Extraordinary Huts 2 Nicole's Cottages Rye England Stay at this cabin in Rye. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions St. Thomas the Martyr and Camber Castle are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rye-Hotels-Extraordinary-Huts.h35102557.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Playden](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6359359&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Playden hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6359359&startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23)[22 Feb - 23 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6359359&startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6359359&startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24)[23 Feb - 24 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6359359&startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6359359&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026)[27 Feb - 1 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6359359&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Sand dunes with sea in background on a sunny day in summer - Camber Sands, East Sussex, England, Shutterstock ID 201696383, Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142776/03e2fbdd-1b32-4703-b3c6-e884ce8732d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Camber Sands If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Camber Sands might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Camber. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's entertainment venues. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Camber-Sands-Rye.d6142776.Attraction) ![Great Dixter House and Gardens which includes heritage elements, flowers and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081189/be6fd9a7-6470-4678-96b2-9e85a278a439.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Great Dixter House and Gardens The former family home of esteemed British gardener Christopher Lloyd, this property and its experimental gardens are a visual delight. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Dixter-House-And-Gardens-Rye.d6081189.Attraction) ![Cool beach walk on Rye coast. Little red roof. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6281132/6947a651-d34c-4e2d-8918-b55538a1ca0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Rye Harbour. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rye-Harbour-Nature-Reserve-Rye.d6281132.Attraction) #### 1066 Country Walk You can take time to visit 1066 Country Walk during your travels to Rye. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/1066-Country-Walk-Rye.d553248621555971822.Attraction) #### Rye Castle Museum You can study the exhibits at Rye Castle Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Rye. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rye-Castle-Museum-Rye.d6081229.Attraction) #### Rye Heritage Centre Rye Heritage Centre is just one of the places to see in Rye, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rye-Heritage-Centre-Rye.d6281130.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Sussex Heritage Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49688299/59295824-a52d-401f-963b-e1bbff73ab88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sussex Heritage Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan £13 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sussex-heritage-coast-online-self-guided-road-trip-plan.a49688299.activity-details) ![Battle Abbey Gatehouse](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49514587/af28d99f-dcd0-4e65-8a68-35e86b198eec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1066 Battle of Hastings Guided Tour £150 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1066-battle-of-hastings-guided-tour.a49514587.activity-details) [See all activities in Playden](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Playden.d6359359.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Playden ![Camber Sands castle being bathed in the evening golden hour light near Rye East Sussex south east England UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4769/c9635fc4-8e14-41c5-bf8b-c3957fed4187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rye ![Autumnal clear evening sunset over St Thomas a Becket Church, Fairfield, in the Romney Marsh, Kent, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144109/48507ee4-b208-4bf9-bd3a-d7d2d088e1b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Romney Marsh ![These small boats are at their moorings on the River Rother just downstream of the New Bridge which is a bit of a misnomer as it was built in 1971.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011040/1d197f45-d37c-4833-b623-ad527d691c9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Leonard Bentley](https://www.flickr.com/people/31363949@N02) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Iden ![Sunset 1](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000012145/9e4549a4-ee8c-404a-9788-77dc1dcdd27b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Brookland - Cities near Playden - Places of interest [Rye](https://expedia.co.uk/Rye.dx4769)[Romney Marsh](https://expedia.co.uk/Romney-Marsh.dx6144109)[Iden](https://expedia.co.uk/Iden.dx3000011040)[Brookland](https://expedia.co.uk/Brookland.dx3000012145) - [Camber Sands ](https://expedia.co.uk/Camber-Sands-Rye.d6142776.Attraction) - [Port Lympne Wild Animal Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Lympne-Wild-Animal-Park-Hythe.d553248621532508807.Attraction) - [The Chapel Down Winery ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Chapel-Down-Winery-Tenterden.d6279990.Attraction) - [Sissinghurst Castle and Garden ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sissinghurst-Castle-And-Garden-Cranbrook.d6092001.Attraction) - [Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Lympne-Wild-Animal-Park-And-Gardens-Hythe.d6244997.Attraction) - [Bodiam Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bodiam-Castle-Robertsbridge.d6081133.Attraction) - [Great Dixter House and Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Dixter-House-And-Gardens-Rye.d6081189.Attraction) - [Pevensey Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pevensey-Bay-Beach-England.d553248621532508705.Attraction) - [High Weald ](https://expedia.co.uk/High-Weald-England.d553248621593909785.Attraction) - [Hastings Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hastings-Castle-Hastings.d6081191.Attraction) - [Ashford Designer Outlet ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Designer-Outlet-Ashford.d6279822.Attraction) - [Herstmonceux Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Herstmonceux-Castle-Hailsham.d6081197.Attraction) - [Hythe Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Beach-Hythe.d6091993.Attraction) - [Gusbourne Estate Winery ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gusbourne-Estate-Winery-Ashford.d553248635998085790.Attraction) - [Lympne Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lympne-Castle-Hythe.d6244979.Attraction) - [White Rock Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/White-Rock-Theatre-Hastings.d6267121.Attraction) - [Dymchurch Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dymchurch-Beach-Romney-Marsh.d553248621532508802.Attraction) - [Hastings Country Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hastings-Country-Park-Hastings.d6261035.Attraction) - [Winchelsea Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Winchelsea-Beach-Winchelsea.d553248621532508785.Attraction) - [Hastings Pier ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hastings-Pier-Hastings.d6081195.Attraction) - [Leas Cliff Hall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Leas-Cliff-Hall-Folkestone.d6245084.Attraction) - [East Hill Lift ](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Hill-Lift-Hastings.d6261031.Attraction) - [Rye Harbour Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rye-Harbour-Nature-Reserve-Rye.d6281132.Attraction) - [Bewl Water Outdoor Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bewl-Water-Outdoor-Centre-Royal-Tunbridge-Wells.d6246459.Attraction) - [Kent Downs ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kent-Downs-England.d553248635997933785.Attraction) - [Pett Level Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pett-Level-Beach-England.d6262115.Attraction) - [Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bedgebury-National-Pinetum-And-Forest-Cranbrook.d6280663.Attraction) - [Battle Abbey and Battlefield ](https://expedia.co.uk/Battle-Abbey-And-Battlefield-Battle.d6084299.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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