About Raystede

Raystede aims to prevent and relieve cruelty to animals and to protect them from unnecessary suffering. Over 1500 unwanted and abandoned animals arrive at the centre annually. Dogs, cats and other companion animals are found new caring homes while others remain in Raystede's care for the rest of their days.The Raystede Centre is a charity (registered charity no. 237696) and relies totally on voluntary support.

Raystede is open to the public between 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m every day except for Christmas day, boxing day and new years day.
Visitors can enjoy various walks and see the work we do here. There are at present over 1000 animals enjoying a happy and peaceful life at the centre. These include horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, rabbits, chipmunks, tortoises, terrapins, many different exotic birds and there is also a wildfowl sanctuary with several lakes for ducks, geese and moorhens. There is a Visitor Centre where films are on show and pictures and information displayed. Raystede also has a coffee shop, gift shop, picnic area, parking and toilet facilities. It is situated in East Sussex on the B2192 between Ringmer and Halland.

Map and directions

From Lewes: Raystede is 5 miles north east of Lewes. Take the A26 (Malling Street) signposted for Uckfield. At the "Earwig Corner" junction bear right onto the B2192 signposted Heathfield. Staying on this road, Raystede is 2 miles past the village of Ringmer.

From the A22: At the Halland roundabout take the B2192 exit signposted Ringmer. Raystede is 2 miles down this road.