Autumn at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Save the dates! Your guide to autumn (and Christmas) at the sanctuary
We're delighted that some of our most popular events are back this Autumn. So get your diaries ready and save the dates to make sure you don't miss a thing!

Wightrider 10 and 11 October
The ever popular
Wightrider is back this October. As always we're a terminus and a great place to park for free while you take a trip on the vintage buses. Pop in and say hello to our donkeys, then head to
our café where we've got a special offer on all weekend.
Show your Wightrider programme and get £1.50 off coffee and cake. We look forward to seeing you!

October half term and Halloween, 19 October to 1 November 2026
We've got spooky fun lined up for this October half term! More details coming soon.
Family Festive Weekend, 19 and 20 December 2026
We've had word from the North Pole that Santa will be making a stop at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December this year.
We'll have Santa's Grotto with the donkeys, live music and much more seasonal joy. It's going to be a wonderful weekend - come along, bring your friends and family and get in the festive spirit with us.
Christmas opening times
We will be open every day during the Christmas holidays except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. We will be open New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2027.
We will be open on Christmas Day for our Christmas Community Café, but the sanctuary itself will be closed. We will of course be looking after the donkeys every day.
More information
We'll be sharing more information about our events as our plans come together - watch this space!
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