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:
pow1971
30 Jan 17#8
What an absolute muppet!
little_deal_minx
30 Jan 17#9
Didn't even know there was a donkey sanctuary in Belfast! Sounds fab :smile:
CAZ8311
30 Jan 17#10
Fabulous, I'm all for a free day out and love that you're spreading the word of the Donkey Sanctuary... heat for the fact you'll hopefully get them a few extra donations by those who visit. I'll be donating when we take our children to Birmingham (By the way I didn't even realise there was a Donkey Sanctuary in Birmingham!) Thanks!
postmang
30 Jan 17#11
with your username you had to post this, thanks did not know there was a donkey sanctuary in Manchester.Have some heat my friend.
juggler1
30 Jan 17#12
^^^^^ this :smile: Plus- I wish-I-had-one:D
sylv
30 Jan 17#13
If anyone's thinking of going to the Derbyshire one, note this:
Next open day is 7th May (the April one is cancelled).
Bolkyloren
30 Jan 17#14
Great
Predikuesi
30 Jan 17#15
Don't make an ass of yourself.
themadgoose
30 Jan 17#16
Nesima
30 Jan 17#17
Manchester City.
milko
30 Jan 17#18
Are they not free anyway? I've never paid to visit the one in Sidmouth.
kim9973
30 Jan 17#19
me neither...will check it out thanks
pink_elephant
30 Jan 17#20
Gutted....none near me! I :heart_eyes: donkeys!
whyme
30 Jan 17#21
Do they have wonky donkeys?
madmissi
31 Jan 17#22
I got married at the Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth :smile: it's a lovely place, if I didn't live so far away I would be there all the time. You can also sponsor a donkey, we had our adopted donkeys as our special guests at our wedding
digbys
31 Jan 17#23
Don't be an ass!oO
tlck9
1 Feb 17#24
I love the donkey sanctuary, they do some wonderful work!
sawsa
3 Feb 17#25
it's always free...
wishihadadonkey
3 Feb 17#26
Not many people are aware of that though & I certainly did not know that they have other centres :smile:
mrscasykes
7 Apr 17#27
We have been to the Sidmouth one. It's lovely! They do great ice creams, too.
Opening post
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
Plus- I wish-I-had-one:D
If anyone's thinking of going to the Derbyshire one, note this:
Next open day is 7th May (the April one is cancelled).
Didn't know about the others so thank you, OP.