The Donkey Sanctuary’s Carols by Candlelight service returns as a live event at its international headquarters in Sidmouth, Devon on Friday 9 December
Thousands of candles will illuminate the heart of the Sidmouth sanctuary, creating a truly magical festive atmosphere for the hour-long service which commences at 6.30pm.
The event, which for the past two years has been held...
Visitors to The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth are in for a spooktacular treat this October with the Hide and Treat Halloween Hunt.
Hidden around the sanctuary are specially created Halloween crocheted character ‘Neddies’, which people can discover following the clues on their trail sheet.
This fangtastic activity combines family fun, exercise and brainpower. Trail sheets cost...
The Donkey Sanctuary today announced the appointment of Marianne Steele as the charity’s new permanent Chief Executive following a thorough, rigorous and competitive global search.
Marianne joined the charity in 2010 as Director of Fundraising and Communications where she oversaw a period of rapid growth.
More recently she stepped into the role of acting CEO, successfully...
For the second year, The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth will be one of the award-winning venues celebrating the incredible food and drink on offer throughout the region as part of the Taste East Devon food and drink festival in September.
The Donkey Sanctuary’s Taste of the West award-winning restaurant The Kitchen will host ‘Sowing with Donkeys’ on Thursday 15 September, and invites...
The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has something to keep the whole family entertained this summer, including a summer trail and a new natural play area.
The new play area, located in the heart of the sanctuary, brings children of all ages, social groups and abilities together to use their imaginations, explore and have fun.
Set among a landscaped area, surrounded by native...
A scheme that allows donkeys to help with the management of a wildflower meadow at The Donkey Sanctuary’s headquarters in Sidmouth has blossomed into a dazzling display of orchids.
At the end of last summer, rescued donkeys Paddy and Kelley were walked through a wildflower meadow at the site in Sidmouth as part of their routine training and exercise.
The Donkey Sanctuary will be commemorating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, and marking the retirement of a long-serving member of staff, by planting a magnificent olive tree in the grounds of the Sidmouth sanctuary.
The tree, chosen for its longevity and suitability for an ever-changing climate, will be a lasting memory of Her Majesty's 70-year reign, and a special reminder of the...
A brand-new virtual online tour, that allows people to discover The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth before they visit, is now available on the charity’s website.
Featuring stunning 360-degree colour images and helpful informative panels, the virtual tour means people can discover the highlights of the sanctuary and plan their visit before they arrive.
The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has won the prestigious ‘Devon’s Top Attractions - Loo of the Year Award’ for the second time in a row.
The popular Devon attraction, which welcomes several hundred thousand visitors a year, took the top spot again for 2021/22 with their outstanding toilet facilities.
The award's objective is to raise awareness and encourage the highest...
A scheme to help reduce flooding and improve water quality in the Otter Valley, East Devon has been given a boost after more than 3,500 young hedge plants and trees were planted by The Donkey Sanctuary.
Staff and volunteers from the international animal welfare charity planted a mixture of native species, including silver birch, field maple, hawthorn, blackthorn and hazel, to help...
