The Rye and Holywell Mead

The Rye is situated in the town centre of High Wycombe, a short walk from the High Street.

The park covers an area of more than 22 hectares (53 acres) and is the second largest park in the district.

The park formed part of the grounds of Wycombe Abbey, once owned by the Carrington family and now an independent girls' school.

There is a children's playground in the park, close to the River Wye, and football pitches are laid out on the grass during the season. Changing rooms are available for sports bookings for further information contact our Green Spaces team on the details above, or see our page on Outdoor Sports.

The Dyke on the Rye is large stretch of open water which is fed by water from the Abbey School grounds and allows permit fishing along part of the lake with pleasure craft for hire at the western end. The water spills over a waterfall and into a stream that flows out of the park toward the east.

Public toilets and tennis courts are situated at the car park, approached from Bassetsbury Lane, a turning off of the A40 London Road which borders the park.

The Rye Centre is situated by the Holywell Mead car park. Nature trails around the park and through the Keep Hill Woods above The Dyke are managed by our woodland service.

The Rye is host to many event in parks and catering outlets are stationed around the park..

Formal flowerbeds are situated at the Manor and at Pann Mill, on the London Road. The mill is opened occasionally through the summer and still grinds its own flour. It also has a nature garden with some interesting wild flowers.

Dog walkers are reminded that red bins are provided for the removal of dog faeces. Co-operation is greatly appreciated and helps to make our parks clean and safe for all.

View the location of The Rye and Holywell Mead on My Wycombe.