A quaint market town in Sussex has been named one of the most underrated in the country.
Hello magazine has compiled a list of 'underrated UK cities and towns you've probably missed'.
Introducing the list, it said: "The likes of London and Manchester are usually in the spotlight, but these underrated cities across the UK are equally fantastic places to visit."
Among the places highlighted was this gorgeous spot in Sussex.
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Sussex market town of Rye is among UK's 'most underrated'
Making the list by Hello magazine was Rye, in East Sussex.
The publisher wrote: "Rye is one of those places that frequently pops up on my Pinterest feed, making me yearn for a visit constantly.
"The market town is known for its beautiful, cobbled streets, which look as inviting in the summer sunshine as they do in the darkness of the festive season.
"It's full of independent shops, cafes, old pubs and galleries, so there is something for everyone."
It is not the first time this market town has received praise.
The Daily Express shared its picks of 16 beautiful little English market towns everyone must visit at least once, which also featured Rye.
The Telegraph also picked Rye as one of the prettiest spots to live in the country.
Rye is two miles from the sea and is full of history, having been recorded in the 1086 Domesday Book.
Discover Sussex says: "In its past was involved with smuggling, was a shipyard and dockyard and was once an island.
"The Mermaid Inn was built in 1156 and is thought to be connected by a secret passageway to the Olde Bell Inn.
"There are many winding paths and streets as well as historic buildings, which make it seem like the town has stopped in time in its medieval past."
The website adds that due to the town's historical buildings and lovely independent shops, it "makes it easy to spend several hours wandering the streets".
Things to do in Rye
Discover Sussex has shared some of its picks of things to do in and around this pretty market town.
It recommends visiting Mermaid Street, which is one of the most photographed streets in the wider area and beyond.
There is also the nearby beach of Camber Sands, often said to be among the best in the country.
Other spots highlighted are the National Trust-owned, 18th-century Lamb House, which has been home to many famous writers, as well as the historic Camber Castle.
The best places to eat have also been highlighted.
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Mermaid Street Café, located at the bottom of the picturesque Mermaid Street, sells coffee, freshly baked pastries, homemade sausage rolls, quiches, scotch eggs, soup, scones and cakes and bakes, and should definitely be on your list.
Knoops, located near the Landgate, is another spot, serving up all things chocolatey, the Cobbles Tea Room, where you can enjoy light lunches, afternoon teas, cream teas and home-baked cakes and scones.
The Apothecary is described as a "lovely cosy cafe with a great atmosphere", and there is also Haydens, great for breakfast or lunch.
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