Rayleigh is a large Market town positioned on a hill in the county of Essex, and is home to over thirty thousand people. The town has an interesting history and dates back to Saxon times, the Romans came here, and the Normans built a Motte and Bailey castle here, Rayleigh Mount, although little survives today it is an ideal spot for a stroll or even a pic nic. Adjacent to the castle stands an impressive Windmill which was built in the 1780's although much restoration took place later, today visitors can share the interesting tale it has to tell through its fascinating exhibits proudly on display. The town was once renowned for its wooded forests that royalty claimed as Hunting grounds which saw many monarchs visiting here. Today's visitors, royal or not, can enjoy a wide choice of pubs and restaurants to try, an enjoyable Indoor Market in Rayleigh Lanes, or there is always the small outdoor market that's held weekly. A walk up the High Street will please the most hardened of shoppers and few can fail to notice the ancient church which rests on an earlier site, whose 15th Century Tower was built with stones from the Castle which graces the skyline
Attraction
Dutch Cottage
Hockley Woods
Megazone Laser Arena
Rayleigh Mount
Rayleigh Windmill and Museum
Budget
Premier Inn Basildon (Rayleigh) *book online*
Camping
Wyburns Farm Caravan & Camping Site
Care Home
Dentist
Church View Dental Practice
Connaught House Dental Surgery
Doctor
Church View Surgery
The Rayleigh Surgery
Farmers Market
Market
Rayleigh Chartered Market
Rayleigh Farmers Market
Rayleigh Lanes Indoor Market
Pub and Bar
Half Moon
Hungry Horse
Paul Pry Tavern
The Crown
Restaurant
Marco’s Bar
Oriental Inn Restaurant
Zeenuk Restaurant
School
Alan Simpson & Co
Fitzwimarc Secondary School
Grove Primary School
Rayleigh Primary School
Solicitor
Taxi
Abba Cars
Elite Taxis
Rayleightaxi.com
S&T Private Hire
Shops
Boots
Wyevale Garden Centre
Woodside Garden Centre
The Mews Shopping Service
Places to Stay near Rayleigh
Premier Inn Basildon (Rayleigh) (0.64 miles)
The Chichester Hotel (2.27 miles)
Frasers (3.01 miles)
Quality en-suite guest accommodation in the village of Battlesbridge, famous for its Antiques shops.Nestling on the banks of the River Crouch, an idylic countryside setting, but close to the towns of Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend. ... More | visit website
Essex County Hotel (3.63 miles)
The Essex County Hotel is the only hotel in the seaside resort of Southend to be able to offer 75 luxury rooms, a 120-seater quality restaurant and 2 licensed bars. With several dining and conference rooms, ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Southend-on-Sea West (3.66 miles)
Ideally located on the A127 the main road into Southend; this hotel is within 2 miles of Rochford and Southend Victoria train stations and also 2 miles from Southend Airport. For shops and local amenities ... More | visit websiteThe Oakland Hotel (4.05 miles)
Maison Renouf (4.23 miles)
As Southend's only Boutique Hotel you will find Maison Renouf stylish and friendly. Rooms are large with an en-suite bathrooms and showers. Our prices include all you can eat complementary continental buffet breakfast. ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Basildon (East Mayne) (4.67 miles)
The Balmoral Hotel (4.89 miles)
The Balmoral prides itself on offering Guests a home from home stay. 33 well appointed bedrooms all with en-suite. Prime location as only a mile away from central Southend, and also a 5 minute walk ... More | visit website
Erlsmere Hotel (4.91 miles)
The Erlsmere,an independant character Hotel is located in the heart of Westcliff on Sea, ideal for business or pleasure. The Erlsmere is a friendly, comfortable and popular hotel. The Erlsmere is located in Westcliff on ... More | visit website
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