World Donkey Day, Friday 8 May

We’re celebrating all week! Treat yourself to a coffee and donkey shaped biscuit deal in our café. Our bespoke hand iced donkey biscuits are made locally by Anne from Baked Bliss and they’re all unique!

Deal: Any coffee + donkey biscuit for £6.50 from the 4 to 10 May 2026.
 

Isle of Wight Walking Festival, 9 to 17 May

We’re delighted to be offering two lovely walks that start at the sanctuary during the festival. Plus we’re offering 10% off to all Isle of Wight Walking Festival walkers. More details available on our blog.
 
Rydabus weekend, 16 and 17 May

We’re a terminus for the popular Rydabus weekend. Park your car for free at the sanctuary, pop in and see our donkeys and enjoy the café before heading off round the Island.

Don’t forget we’ve got live music in the courtyard on Sunday 17 May with Double Take, Melodic Choir and Boogie Woogie Sisters.
 

May half term 23 to 31 May

May half term is the perfect time to get out and enjoy the outdoors. The sanctuary will of course be open 7 days a week from 10am to 4.30pm with free parking and entry.

Find out more on our website.
 
Open Farm Sunday 6 and 7 June

We’re celebrating farm life as part of this year’s Open Farm Sunday campaign and we’re going big on machinery.

Come along and join the fun!