Easter fun on the farm at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

Join us at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary for Easter fun on the farm.

Our free to visit sanctuary is nestled in 55 acres of picturesque Isle of Wight countryside and is home to over 100 much loved donkeys and Shetland ponies. We're open 7 days a week, with free parking, families and dogs welcome and walking paths on and around the farm. We're a great place to visit to celebrate the arrival of spring - this year you may even spot some very cute lambs!

This Easter you can take part in a fun Easter Trail to take you around the farm - there's a small prize at the end when you've completed the trail.

Bookable activities this Easter holidays:

Donkey Experiences: Spend 2 hours with one of our amazing farm team, getting a behind the scenes experience of the work we do and helping us carry out our day-to-day tasks. These might include making and handing out feeds, mucking out and grooming.

Donkey Grooming: A lovely opportunity to give our donkeys a really good groom and a cuddle.

Pamper a donkey: A fun and educational experience, you'll learn all about the history of our donkeys, how they came to our sanctuary and how we care for their well-being. You'll then give them a pamper and lead them back to their paddock or pen.

Pamper a Shetland pony package: One for the pony lovers! Get an insight into how we care for our ponies and spend time with them, giving them a good pamper before leading them back to their paddock or pen.

Meet the donkeys - free guided tour. Our free 30 minute tours are happening daily this Easter holidays. Learn all about we care for our animals at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and find out how they came to live with us.

Please get more information and book experiences on our website. Bookings on the day only accepted if space is available. Please note there are age restrictions for some experiences. We are a working farm so sensible footwear and clothing is required. It's likely to be muddy.


Our shop filled with unique gifts for all the family is open daily along with our award-winning cafe. Why not treat yourself to an afternoon tea These are bookable in advance with 48 hours notice. Please call 01983 852693 and select option 2 to reach the cafe.



Caring for our donkeys, mules and ponies is at the heart of everything we do. We can't wait to introduce you to our herds this Easter.



Find out more about the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary: https://www.iowdonkeysanctuary.org/