The UK Government have applied an Avian Influenza Protection Zone across the UK. This means that we must close our Aviaries to the public until the restrictions are lifted.
We do NOT have this virus at Raystede but we are required to put in place a range of measures to protect our birds. We are still open and welcome visitors to the rest of the site – please book your ticket.
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What's new at Raystede?

The latest news, events and stories from us at Raystede

  • News
  • 28 November 2022

Elves behaving badly at Raystede!

Can you help find the missing Christmas elves?
  • News
  • 23 November 2022

Cat Microchipping Day - Friday 9 December 2022

£5 donation per cat on the day; booking is essential.
  • Blog
  • 17 November 2022

How Raystede is helping

This animal welfare crisis is caused by a rise in pet ownership rates colliding with cost-of-living pressures.
  • News
  • 3 November 2022

Raystede’s Lewes charity shop celebrates first birthday on Tuesday 8 November!
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