Rayleigh Mount
The site of a medieval castle, now a green oasis for wildlife
Rayleigh Mount
Overview
The site of a medieval castle, now a green oasis for wildlife
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
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
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:
| 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 Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Rayleigh Mount
Opening times
Friday 6 December
- Rayleigh Mount 07:00 - 16:00
Saturday 7 December
- Rayleigh Mount 07:00 - 14:00
Sunday 8 December
- Rayleigh Mount 07:00 - 16:00
Monday 9 December
- Rayleigh Mount 07:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 10 December
- Rayleigh Mount 07:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 11 December
- Rayleigh Mount 07:00 - 16:00
Thursday 12 December
- Rayleigh Mount 07:00 - 16:00
Rayleigh Mount
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01284747500
- rayleighmount@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Rayleigh, Essex