Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
- Things to do
- In-person service
There are over 100 donkeys, mules, and Shetland ponies for you to meet and interact with. You can also book an unforgettable donkey experience and get 2 hours behind the scenes access!
Most visitors spend about 2-3 hours at our sanctuary (after-all, it takes time to say hello to over 100 donkeys and ponies!), but you're welcome to stay as long as you like.
Free entry and free parking, with disabled spaces available. No booking is required.
Apart from the fields, the pathways around the centre of the sanctuary are a mixture of tarmac, concrete and gravel. There is a slight gradient towards one of the barns. The pathways between the fields can be muddy, depending on the weather. There is plenty of seating around the centre, but none in the barns or fields.
2 wheelchairs are available to borrow at your own risk. Please ask the welcome hosts when you arrive for more information. There are toilets in the café, including an accessible toilet.
There is a ramp leading to the café, with handrails on both sides. The café has wide doors at the entrance and the floor is flat. The chairs are all moveable.
All the barns have concrete floors so are easily accessible for people with mobility disabilities and for wheelchair users.
What the service supports:
- Autism friendly
- Disabled parking
- Learning disability friendly
- Non-height restricted parking
- Walker accessible
- Wheelchair friendly
Opening Hours
Monday - Sunday 10am - 4.30pm
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