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Drizzle's Green Guardians Trail
12 April 2024 (09:00) - 2 June 2024 (17:00)
Sidmouth
No booking required
Spring has sprung at the sanctuary, which is now alive with scents and sounds of awakening wildlife and flowers.
Derbyshire May Open Day
5 May 2024 - 10:00 to 15:00
Buxton
Fully booked
Come and meet our staff and get ‘hands on’ with the donkeys. The donkeys enjoy all the extra fuss and attention and it’s a lovely day for all.
Donkey Week 2024
8 May 2024 (10:00) - 13 May 2024 (15:30)
Sidmouth
Places available
International Donkey Week is a holiday with a difference - a chance for you to have close contact with The Donkey Sanctuary's resident donkeys in glorious settings.
Derbyshire June Open Day
2 June 2024 - 10:00 to 15:00
Buxton
Places available
Come and meet our staff and get ‘hands on’ with the donkeys. The donkeys enjoy all the extra fuss and attention and it’s a lovely day for all.
Derbyshire July Open Day
7 July 2024 - 10:00 to 15:00
Buxton
Places available
Situated near Buxton, our Derbyshire sanctuary covers almost 30 acres Although not open to the general public, we hold six open days between April and September for our visitors to meet the staff and get ‘hands on’ with the donkeys.
Derbyshire Summer Fair
4 August 2024 - 10:00 to 15:00
Buxton
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Situated near Buxton, our Derbyshire sanctuary covers almost 30 acres Although not open to the general public, we hold six open days between April and September for our visitors to meet the staff and get ‘hands on’ with the donkeys.
Derbyshire September Open Day
1 September 2024 - 10:00 to 15:00
Buxton
Places available
Situated near Buxton, our Derbyshire sanctuary covers almost 30 acres Although not open to the general public, we hold six open days between April and September for our visitors to meet the staff and get ‘hands on’ with the donkeys.
Memorial Day
5 October 2024 - 10:00 to 11:00
Sidmouth
No booking required
The Donkey Sanctuary’s annual Memorial Day is taking place on Saturday 5 October 2024. The service will be held on-site in our Donkey Assisted Activities centre from 10.00am and will be broadcast live on our website.
Carols by Candlelight
6 December 2024 - 18:00 to 20:00
Sidmouth
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Join us at The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth on Friday 6 December 2024 to get a pinch of Christmas magic - featuring the all-important donkeys.
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