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...
This February half term, head to The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth and find out which adoption donkey has the loudest bray, the longest ears, or who is the most playful, in the Adoption Donkey Top Trumps Trail.
Follow the trail around the sanctuary to find the giant Top Trumps cards and discover which adoption donkey comes out on top in each round. This exciting family activity is a...
One of the UK’s rarest fungi, which looks like an underwater coral, has been unexpectedly found in woodland belonging to international animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary.
The violet coral, Clavaria zollingeri, was recently discovered by one of the charity’s conservation officers, Helen Cavilla, at Paccombe Farm which is home to more than 350 donkeys.
The Donkey Sanctuary will once again hold its virtual Carols by Candlelight service from its international headquarters in Sidmouth, Devon this Friday 10 December.
Hosted by celebrant and former BBC Radio Bristol presenter Emma Britton, the event gets underway at 6pm and will be available to watch on The Donkey Sanctuary’s website.
Visitors to The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth this winter can enjoy the new ‘Glow Trail’, which combines festive family fun, exercise and brainpower, and the opportunity to explore the sanctuary grounds to discover the hidden clues.
The trail shines a light on the stories of donkeys from around the world, and concludes in the heart of the sanctuary in the festively lit Glow Room, where...
