Come and visit the donkeys and mules in our care at our sanctuaries across the country.

Our Sidmouth headquarters is open to the public every day from 9am - 5pm, with last entry to the car park at 4:30pm.

Entrance is free and requires no pre-booking.

Our regional sanctuaries (Belfast, Birmingham, Ivybridge, Leeds and Manchester) are open to visitors at select times each month but do require a free, pre-booked ticket.

The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth

Regional sanctuaries

Our regional sanctuaries are open select times of the month. Please look at the individual sanctuaries to learn more about the visitor experience and to find booking details.

There is an online booking system with limited tickets for morning and afternoon visits. The visit is free of charge, but a ticket is required for you to gain entry.