Rayleigh Mount
Discover a medieval castle, now a green oasis for wildlife but still at the centre of daily life
Rayleigh Mount
Facilities and access
Rayleigh Mount
Overview
Discover a medieval castle, now a green oasis for wildlife but still at the centre of daily life
Although you might not think it today, the mount and surrounding lands are the remnant of an early medieval wooden motte and bailey castle built by Sweyn, Sheriff of Essex. With the castle long gone, the area is now an urban wildlife haven and green lung in the heart of Rayleigh town centre, offering sweeping views across the Crouch Valley.
In the summer, the mount provides a perfect backdrop for dramatic open-air theatre productions. Make the most of your day by also visiting with the adjacent sensory garden and windmill, home to fascinating historical exhibitions (please note the windmill is not run by the National Trust).
- Telephone
- 01284747500
- rayleighmount@nationaltrust.org.uk
Rayleigh Mount
How to get here
- Address
- Rayleigh, Essex
- On foot
- 100 yards from High Street, next to Mill Hall car park
- By cycle
- View local cycle routes on the National Cycle Network website
- Cycle route information
Rayleigh Mount
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Rayleigh Mount
Opening times
Friday 20 April
- Rayleigh Mount 07:00 - 18:00
Saturday 21 April
- Rayleigh Mount 07:00 - 14:00
Sunday 22 April
- Rayleigh Mount 07:00 - 18:00
Monday 23 April
- Rayleigh Mount 07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 24 April
- Rayleigh Mount 07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 25 April
- Rayleigh Mount 07:00 - 18:00
Thursday 26 April
- Rayleigh Mount 07:00 - 18:00
Rayleigh Mount
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01284747500
- rayleighmount@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Rayleigh, Essex