| Raystede | |
| Type: | Charity |
| Registration Id: | 237696 |
| Status: | Charity |
| Purpose: | Animal rescue, Animal sanctuary |
| Headquarters: | The Broyle, Ringmer, East Sussex, BN8 5AJ |
| Location: | East Sussex, United Kingdom |
| Owners: | --> |
| Formerly: | Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare |
Raystede is an animal rescue and sanctuary based in Lewes, East Sussex. They provide rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming and sanctuary to both pets and farm animals.
Founded by Miss M Raymonde-Hawkins, Raystede began life as a rescue and sanctuary in 1952 in her cottage and back garden. The rescue now covers 43 acres and cares for over 2,000 animals a year and includes a shop and café.
The centre was forced to temporarily close to the general public in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1]
In 2019, Channel 4 filmed "Animal Rescue Live" on site at the sanctuary for a week-long series.[2] [3] The show was hosted by Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, Kate Quilton and Steve Jones.