Please Note!

Due to the England-wide Avian Influenza Prevention Zone, our Aviaries, lakes and Sanctuary area are closed to the public. We do NOT have this virus at Raystede. We are still open and welcome visitors to the rest of the site.

Scheduled maintenance for Café Raystede in January 2026

Café Raystede will be closed for general maintenance from Friday 2 January, reopening on Saturday 17 January.

Walk 50 Miles in May

Walk 50 miles in the month of May - any time, any place!

Register your interest for 2026

Complete the form and be the first to hear about the 2026 challenge.

Sign up
Start Date

1 May 2026


End Date

31 May 2026

Location

Virtual event

Congratulations to #TeamRaystede for completing the 2025 challenge!

Please click here to register your interest in the 2026 event, or see our other events here.

Step into summer and walk 50 miles in the month of May to help local animals in need!

Tackle the challenge your way: move at your own pace, explore your local area, or venture further afield. You can walk on your own, with a four-legged friend, in memory of a loved one or a treasured pet, or with a team - it's up to you.

Complete the form below to be the first to find out when registration opens!

Register Your Interest for 2026

The difference your money makes...

  • £150 could pay for a month's worth of essential supplements for our equines.
  • £200 could help us look after a rabbit for a month at Raystede.
  • £350 could cover the cost of caring for an aviary bird for a month.

Any Questions? Please contact the events team on 01825 840 747 or email fundraisingevents@raystede.org