Free family event at The Donkey Sanctuary

A fun-packed free day for all the family is promised to celebrate the launch of The Donkey Sanctuary’s new attractions for 2018 with a great programme of events including donkey grooming, trailer rides, live music from the Adam Moran Jazz Trio, Devon cream teas plus free ice creams for the children.

John Crouch, visitor engagement manager at The Donkey Sanctuary says: “Tea in the Paddock is our big celebration of everything that’s new at The Donkey Sanctuary. There will be lots of activities, the chance to meet our wonderful donkeys, cream teas, and most importantly; free ice creams for the children!”

John continues: “It’s also a chance for us to say ‘Thank you’ to all those who have supported us during two years of building work as we moved our donkey hospital to a purpose-built veterinary hospital at Brookfield, Honiton and completed our new exhibition barn, restaurant and gift shop.”

Visitors can explore the interactive exhibits in the brand new Exhibition Barn and discover how The Donkey Sanctuary works to improve the welfare of donkeys and mules around the world and the communities that rely on them.

Delicious, wholesome food will be available throughout the day from the new family-friendly restaurant, The Kitchen, while the new Gift Shop with donkey-design items to suit every pocket provides the perfect souvenir of the day.

No visit to The Donkey Sanctuary would be complete without meeting some of the hundreds of resident donkeys at the sanctuary, including giant Poitou donkeys, the adoption donkeys and the gorgeous miniature donkeys.
Over the Easter holidays, The Donkey Sanctuary has a daily programme of events to keep everyone entertained including guided tours, demonstrations and an eggciting Easter Egg hunt.

Entry and parking is free. Dogs on leads are welcome.

When: Saturday 31 March from 11:00am to 3:00pm.

Where: The Donkey Sanctuary, Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, EX10 0NU