We’re delighted to let you know that the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary will be open 7 days a week this winter.

From Monday 3 November 2025 to Friday 27 March 2026, we will be open 10.30am to 3.00pm, with the last orders for hot food in the café at 2.30pm.

These slightly shorter winter hours will give us more time each day to focus on caring for our donkeys, ponies and mule, while still keeping the sanctuary open seven days a week to welcome visitors.

The sanctuary will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day. However, on Christmas Day our café will be open from 10.00am to noon, serving complimentary tea, coffee, mince pies, and a friendly chat. Please note that walkways and barns will not be accessible to the public on that day.

We look forward to welcoming everyone this winter!

We will return to our regular opening hours of 10.00am to 4.30pm, 7 days a week, from Saturday 28 March 2026, ahead of the Easter holidays.