Discover and be entertained BLISSFUL The new Exhibition Barn is an interactive HAPPINESS journey into the far reaching work Indoor Attractions | Restaurant of The Donkey Sanctuary and New Trails the vital lifeline donkeys provide for communities around the world. Climb aboard an actual mobile unit, where teams travel to remote locations to help improve Essential information donkey welfare. The Kitchen • Admission and parking are Step up to our world map of Enjoy stunning coast and country views free, donations are welcome. donkeys and fi nd out just how from our Taste of the West award-winning restaurant, where you’ll fi nd freshly prepared, • We are open 365 days a year from 9am until widespread donkeys are around the seasonal dishes using local and ethically 5pm (4pm from November to February). world, and the jobs they carry out to help us. sourced produce. Hearty breakfasts, luscious Donkeys and mules are at the heart of Groups • Dogs on leads are welcome. lunches and afternoon treats are served daily everything we do. Visit the Understanding We welcome groups of any size and free coach Please do not leave them from 9am. parking is available on-site. Groups of 10 or in the car. Donkeys Zone to learn everything you need to more can benefi t from tours and discounts in know about these wonderful animals. The Gift Shop The Donkey Sanctuary is set We also hope to inspire future vets, so try-on The Kitchen restaurant when pre-booking. The new Gift Shop stocks a wide selection of amongst unspoilt farmland in East some theatre scrubs and lab Call 01395 578222 for more information quality gifts and souvenirs to remember your Devon’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty coats – you’ll really look the and to book. visit by. From duvet covers and overlooks the spectacular Jurassic Coast. part! Accessibility to coffee mugs, cards How to fi nd us Explore and unwind and cuddly toys, we have The main grounds of the sanctuary are donkey-design items to suit By car Just 30 minutes from the M5 junction 30 Enjoy the great outdoors with accessible by wheelchair and, in dry weather, every pocket. Browse at at Exeter on the A3052. Drive through Sidford our scenic farm trails home several of the sanctuary’s other walks leading leisure in the knowledge and follow the brown tourist signs at the top of to hundreds of donkeys, discover the Nature to more donkey groups are fairly level. that every stylish the hill. There are 2 free electric car charging Centre and venture further afi eld to the South Wheelchairs and a mobility scooter are purchase goes towards stations. Enter EX10 0NU into your SatNav. West Coast Path along the Jurassic Coast. available to borrow, subject to availability. helping donkeys in need. By bus Stops are located within easy walking We regularly update our programme of things distance for the following services: 899 Axe Keep in touch to see and do with daily talks, demonstrations Valley Mini Travel, 9A (Exeter – Seaton). and tours. During school holidays there are also Adopt a donkey We would love to hear from you. By train Nearest station is Honiton (10 miles). activities to keep the family entertained, from and be part of our journey forever Easter hunts to pumpkin carving, which combine By adopting one of our fun-loving donkeys Contact us By bike Find us on Route 2 of the National Cycle exercise, brainpower and fun. you will really get to know them and be part 01395 578222 Network. Secure rack for parking. of their lives. [email protected] By foot From the South West Coast Path, take a short detour to the sanctuary at Weston Mouth. Your money will go towards looking after your thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/sidmouth donkey as well as supporting donkeys across the The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, world. Devon EX10 0NU Adopt before your visit and get to know your new friend before you arrive. Your adopted donkey really can’t wait to meet you! adoptadonkey.org.uk “Since 1969, 01395 573133 the world has been a better MEETS, TREATS place for donkeys” AND TWEETS A GUIDE TO Dr Elisabeth Svendsen, MBE GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DONKEY Founder of The Donkey Open 365 days a year from 9am ADOPTION Sanctuary. The Donkey Sanctuary (registered charity number 264818) and its sole corporate SIDMOUTH, EX10 0NU BONNIE IS ALWAYS trustee, The Donkey Sanctuary Trustee Limited (company number 07328588), both CLOSE TO have their registered offi ce at Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NU. thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/sidmouth MY HEART 1840_18_DS QUIZ: See how many of the following items you can spot: Donkeys / Butterfl ies / Stethoscopes / Easter Eggs / Bees / Carrots Hearts / Cars / Bats / Trees / Snowfl akes (answers below) DONKEY DATES 2019 Plus see if you can fi nd the Golden Carrot! JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE From st Walter’s Winter 11th Junior 8th - 9th Checklist Vet Day Bray & Stay 7-14th DONKEY WEEK 14th Valentine’s Day 15th DONKEY DAWDLE 16th Golden Carrot 6th - 22nd Easter Holiday Hunt 22nd All Things 16th Fathers Day Trail Donkey 31st 23rd Golden Mothers Day Carrot Trail 26th SPRING 24th All Things FAMILY FUN DAY 19th All Things Donkey & DOG SHOW Donkey JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER 1st - 22nd 31st Aug Golden Carrot Trail - 1st Sept 7th CAR SHOW Bray & Stay 12th FAMILY FOOD FAIR 13th 13th Summer Holiday 11th SUMMER FAIR Trail CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT 21st & 28th 17th & 24th All Things Donkey 25th Christmas Day All Things Donkey 23rd Junior 23rd-24th Vet Day CHRISTMAS FAIR 30th Junior Vet Day 22nd Junior 18th All Things 19th - 31st Vet Day Donkey Halloween Half Term 23rd Winter Trail For the latest information, visit thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/events or follow us on: The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth @donkeysanctuarysidmouth @SidmouthDonkeys The Golden Carrot is hiding near a spooky time! time! spooky a near hiding is Carrot Golden The ANSWERS: 8 Donkeys / 2 Butterfl ies / 3 Stethoscopes / 3 Easter Eggs / 3 Bees / 2 Carrots / 10 Hearts / 2 Cars / 2 Bats / 4 Trees / 5 Snowfl akes Snowfl 5 / Trees 4 / Bats 2 / Cars 2 / Hearts 10 / Carrots 2 / Bees 3 / Eggs Easter 3 / Stethoscopes 3 / ies Butterfl 2 / Donkeys 8 ANSWERS: All dates are subject to change..