Summer Holidays

5 July 2022

The summer holidays are right around the corner and planning is underway here at the sanctuary! We want to bring everyone something different available each day of the week, with lots of variety to choose from.


The activities and things to get involved with will include:

Donkey Walking

Shetland Walking

Care For a Donkey Packages

Care For a Shetland Packages

Donkey Grooming

Shetland Grooming

Grooming Presentations

Meet a Donkey

Shetland Slalom

Hobby Horse Slalom

Feed Tours


There will be something for every age group and budget. Most of these will be available to book in advance online through our website on the what's on page.

Full availability, a schedule of what is happening when, and further details will be announced soon.


We're looking forward to a fun packed summer!


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