Come and visit us:
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare,
The Broyle, Ringmer,
East Sussex, BN8 5AJ
Contact us by phone: 01825 840252
or email us on: info@raystede.org
You are very welcome to visit and get a unique glimpse into our work. We are open every day between 10am and 4pm.
All visitors must book a free ticket – it’s really easy to do online or you can phone our Visitor Information team.
Booking is essential to help us control visitor numbers for the welfare of the animals in our care, many of whom are very shy and nervous and cannot cope with large numbers of people and noise. It also keeps our site safe for the animals, staff and volunteers and enables visitors to enjoy their visit and get a real insight into the day to day work of an animal welfare charity.
Our Aviaries currently close at 2pm everyday for the welfare of our birds.
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare and Peaceways Pet Crematorium are situated on the B2192, between Ringmer and Halland, opposite the East Sussex Gliding Club.
Raystede is five miles north-east of Lewes. Shortly after leaving Lewes on the A26, signposted “Uckfield”, bear right onto the B2192 signposted “Heathfield/Ringmer”.
At the Halland Roundabout, take the B2192 exit signed “Ringmer”. Raystede is two miles along this road on the right-hand side before reaching Ringmer.
Raystede is in a rural location with limited public transport access, the following bus services are available:
Flexibus – flexible, on-demand buses for areas with limited bus service, 6.30am – 7.30pm, Mondays to Saturdays. Call 01273 078203 to book a Flexibus or head to their website to find out more.
We welcome all feedback, if you have any comments or complaints please use the dedicated form here. For all other enquiries please use the form below.
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When Topsy arrived with us, he was severely underweight and needed a lot of care. We couldn't help the amount of animals we do without your support. Please donate to help more animals get the care they deserve.
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