Rayleigh Mount

Important notice -

Rayleigh Mount is open. We encourage everyone to observe social distancing measures. Please stay local if possible to avoid creating hotspots.

The site of a medieval castle, now a green oasis for wildlife

More about this place

Adults and two children taking an autumn walk amongst the trees

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

You'll find lots of places open now - over 40 houses, 135 gardens and parks, and hundreds of coastal and countryside sites. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Read this article to find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

Two girls running down the grassy slope at Rayleigh Mount

Something for everyone 

Join our team on a guided walk, relax into the grandeur of your surroundings at one of our open-air theatre performances or scale the ramparts as you explore our special place.

Children looking at ducks on pond at Rayleigh Mount

The Castle 

Trace the layout of the Norman castle that once stood at our special place.

Woman and children see the view from the top of Rayleigh Mount

The Modern Mount 

With the outer bailey completely built over and houses encroaching on the outer rampart bank our need to conserve this special place is greater now more than ever.

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What's on

A view of Rayleigh with the windmill sail in the foreground

Join us for a walk round Historic Rayleigh 

Every Saturday from April to the end of September, there is a History Walk round Rayleigh. Meet at Rayleigh Windmill at 3pm. Come and have a look at history of this town from Saxon times to the present day. For more information please call Mike Stone on 01268 775328. Cost is £2 per person. No booking required.

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History

View up the path towards the hill at Inner Bailey, Rayleigh Mount, Essex

The history of our special place 

Discover the history behind the change in use of our special place.

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Join or give

Woman and children see the view from the top of Rayleigh Mount

Support our work through a donation 

Make a donation today and support our ongoing conservation work at Rayleigh Mount. We are caring for a green oasis in the heart of the town which provides a vital habitat to wildlife, as well as the old earthworks as well as a space for people to breathe fresh air.

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