The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth
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- In-person service
- Donkey Assisted Activities at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth offer calm, gentle, ground‑based sessions where people can spend time with donkeys and learn from them.
- The activities help build confidence, communication skills, empathy, and self‑awareness.
- Trained staff guide each session, supporting both the donkeys and the people taking part. The focus is on creating a safe, welcoming space where everyone can relax, learn, and feel included.
- These sessions are suitable for anyone wanting to improve their wellbeing or personal development. A referral from an approved organisation is needed before joining.
What the service supports:
- Autism friendly
- Learning disability friendly
Opening Hours
Everyday 9am - 4pm
Eligibility
- There is a referral process to access services.
- Anyone interested in accessing one of the DAA programmes must first obtain support through a referral organisation.
- See their website for further details.
Price
Free
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