4th June 2019
Greetings Georgians
2019 is the year of the ‘staycation’ and if you’re searching for some inspiration, look no further. There are sandy beaches, 14th century castles, nature reserves, award-winning gardens and vineyards all on our doorstep.
There are no less than 6 festivals in the town over the course of the year, and coming up next is the stupendous Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival (27th-30th June). The event brings world-class musicians to this corner of East Sussex, with 9 concerts of international chamber music taking place either in the Norman church at Peasmarsh, or in the beautiful setting of St Mary’s in Rye. We’re offering a pre-concert supper from 5:30pm for those attending the orchestral concert at St Mary’s on Friday 28th June. Please call us to book.
Did we mention the vineyards? We’re perfectly located as a base for an English wine trail, with some of the UK’s most highly-regarded producers nearby. Charles Palmer Vineyards, which is just a 10 minute drive away at Winchelsea, has just won Platinum at the 2019 Decanter World Wine Awards for their 2014 Blanc de Blancs. What better way to while away a summer’s afternoon than sampling some of the country’s finest in rolling countryside?
If you don’t have a designated driver, you might be tempted by our exclusive English Wine Tours & Tastings package, which includes 2 nights’ accommodation, dinner on one night (up to the value of £50), a bespoke tour of 3 vineyards, a picnic featuring seasonal, locally-sourced produce AND all transport! See our website for booking and further details.
In celebration of English wines’ success, the George Tap is now serving an all-British Kir Royal, featuring the very best English fizz and British Cassis – available throughout the summer. All we need now is the sunshine!
The George in Rye