With Feb Half Term & Easter Hols not far off, I've been looking for cheap things to do with the kids, whilst searching I came across The Donkey Sanctuary based at Sidmouth in Devon which I did know about, but I didn't realise that they also had other centres around the UK & in Europe.
Entry is FREE to all (though donations are welcome), the main site at Sidmouth has over 500 donkeys, is open 365 days per year, has farm trails that are bike friendly, a maze & outdoor playcentre, woods, nature centre & dogs are welcome on leads.
They have other sites with completely Free entry (donations welcome) in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Derbyshire, Ivybridge, Belfast, Ireland, Spain & Italy
Next open day for Derbyshire is 7th May. - sylv
All comments (27)
supasta
30 Jan 17#1
Cold! This place only has donkeys, don't be fooled by the name.
annec4
30 Jan 17#2
HOT. Wish there was one near me. Sounds like a really nice outing for children.
archer1204
30 Jan 17#3
jellybeans12
30 Jan 17#4
If you're heading for the Brum one you can make a day of it as it's situated within Sutton Park where there are adventures a plenty to be had: streams; walks; lakes; woods; wild cattle; wild horses; playgrounds; swans; ducks; woods; bridges; trains; brambles a plenty; trees to climb; sailing club; fishing; cycle routes/descents; model aeroplane flying area; golf course and lesiure centre adjoining...
There are also several eateries WITHIN the park: Town Gate Cafe; Blackroot Bistro; Toby Carvery; Miller & Carter Steak House...
Enjoy
nokiafusion
30 Jan 17#5
I've been to the one in Leeds it's a great day out. Highly recommended.
nokiafusion
30 Jan 17#6
Really...are you mad man....!
deb8z
30 Jan 17#7
I didn't even realise we had a Donkey sanctuary in Manc :neutral_face:
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Entry is FREE to all (though donations are welcome), the main site at Sidmouth has over 500 donkeys, is open 365 days per year, has farm trails that are bike friendly, a maze & outdoor playcentre, woods, nature centre & dogs are welcome on leads.
They have other sites with completely Free entry (donations welcome) in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Derbyshire, Ivybridge, Belfast, Ireland, Spain & Italy
Next open day for Derbyshire is 7th May.
- sylv
All comments (27)
There are also several eateries WITHIN the park: Town Gate Cafe; Blackroot Bistro; Toby Carvery; Miller & Carter Steak House...
Enjoy