October Half Term 2026
Pumpkin fun this half term at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Did you know our donkeys love pumpkins? They like eating them and they also love playing with them! This October half term, we’re celebrating the season with some pumpkin themed fun at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. Our sanctuary is open daily from 10am to 4.30pm with over 100 donkeys, ponies, a mule and a horse to meet, plus free entry and free parking.
🎃17 October to 1 November - Pumpkin Trail
Take part in our free Pumpkin Trail around the sanctuary. Pick up a sheet, find all the pumpkins hidden around the sanctuary and write down the name of our donkey who appears to have a spooky face on her side.
Pick up a form from the Welcome hub or Adoption hub, or from Monday 26 October our spooky Halloween Hub in the courtyard will be open.
Everyone who takes part will receive a sweet treat!
🎃17 October to 1 November - Free guided tours
Go behind the scenes at the sanctuary with a free guided tour daily at 11.30am. Advance booking online advised - limited availability on the day. Book via this link.
🎃Café
Our café will be open daily from 10am to 4.30pm. Last hot food orders 4pm. We'll be serving butternut squash soup and spooky sweet treats! Free Halloween pumpkin colouring sheets available in the café .
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