BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOUR THE GIFT SHOP HERD Browse our Gift Shop at your leisure in the knowledge that every purchase goes towards HOW TO FIND US helping donkeys in need. By car Just 30 minutes from the M5 junction Packed with quality cuddly toys, donkey 30 at Exeter on the A3052. Enter EX10 0NU games, stylish mugs, and special souvenirs, into your SatNav. you will find something for everyone. MAKE IT A DONKEY DAY By bus Stops are located within easy walking distance for the 899 Axe Valley Mini Travel and From humble beginnings as a UK rescue the 9A Stagecoach between Exeter and Seaton. mission over 50 years ago, The Donkey Sanctuary has grown into one of the world’s By train Honiton is the nearest station (10 miles). largest equine welfare charities. By bike Find us on Route 2 of the National Explore everything the sanctuary has to Cycle Network. THE KITCHEN offer, from award-winning gardens and scenic Take sanctuary in our Taste of the West coast path walks, to engaging exhibits and, of By foot From the South West Coast Path, take a award-winning restaurant and enjoy fresh, course, meeting hundreds of adorable donkeys. short detour to the sanctuary at Weston Mouth. local, seasonal produce while soaking in the unparalleled coast and country views. With activities, trails, tours and talks there’s Accessibility The main grounds of the sanctuary so much to explore with your own herd, are accessible by wheelchair and, in dry weather, Breakfasts, lunches and whatever the weather. ADOPT A DONKEY the sanctuary’s wider walks are fairly level. tempting afternoon treats Take an interactive journey through the Your new friend is waiting for you to adopt RESTAURANT | GARDENS | TRAILS | GIFT SHOP are dished up daily, with every penny of profit global work of The Donkey Sanctuary in our them. For just £3 a month you will get to know Exhibition Barn, discover all things donkey them and become part of their lives. helping donkeys and mules around the world. in the Understanding Donkeys Zone, take a walk down to the sea or simply relax in the Your money will go towards looking after your surroundings. donkey and their friends in need around the world. Make the day your own, but above all else, Adopt before you visit, seek out your new friend fall in love with our herds of donkeys. when you arrive and keep tabs on them at home with our live webcams. Visit thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/adopt or call 01395 573133. GET IN TOUCH OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND Some areas or facilities 01395 578222 may be closed dependent [email protected] DOGS ON LEADS on Government guidelines. ARE WELCOME Open 365 days a year from 9am thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/sidmouth Please visit the website for SIDMOUTH, EX10 0NU more information. The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, TWO FREE ELECTRIC CAR The Donkey Sanctuary (registered charity number 264818) and its sole corporate trustee, The Donkey Sanctuary Trustee Limited (company number 07328588), both have their Devon EX10 0NU CHARGING STATIONS registered office at Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NU. UNIQUE SANCTUARY EXPERIENCES GAZE AT OUR GENTLE GIANTS Buffalo Barn is the home to our majestic Poitou donkeys. Originating from the Poitou region of France, adult males can reach heights of 152cm, while females stand at about one hand (4 inches) lower. The adult male Poitou is called a baudet (pronounced ‘bo-day’) while the Poitou mare is called an ânesse. Apart from their imposing size, Poitou donkeys are easily recognisable as they sport thick, matted and tangled coats. maze SAY HI TO OUR O.A.D.s Poitou to the sea (OLD-AGE DONKEYS) donkeys Dr Svendsen's field of dreams Shelter 2 is home to our golden oldies hut and beautiful adoption donkeys Timothy and Walter. Did you know that the restaurant average lifespan of donkeys in the Russell UK is between 27 and 30 years? We garden main consider any donkey over the age of barn 20 to be elderly. One of the oldest donkeys rose in our care lived to the ripe old age of 57! garden understanding play shelter 5 The residents of Shelter 2 are old souls donkeys zone area shelter 6 who need a little extra care and attention. The Chelsea flower MEET THE MINIATURES show garden Welcome to Beach Boxes – home to our charming herd of miniature donkeys. These picnic donkeys are a separate breed in their own right, area interactive and originally hail from the Italian islands of exhibition barn Sardinia and Sicily. Don’t be fooled by their petite stature, these miniatures are packed shelter 1 shelter 3: full of personality and come in a whole shelter 2: blind donkeys range of colours, from rich chestnut to car dreamy creams and greys. park old donkeys shelter 4: You can view all of our mentioned donkeys, mini and many more, via our dedicated webcams at donkeys wildflower young donkeys thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/webcams. meadow FUN FAMILY TRAILS RUN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR We have trails and activities throughout the year to give your herd the best possible day out. We regularly update our programme of things to see and do with daily talks, demonstrations and tours. Look out for our popular activity trails which run all year round and keep the whole family entertained with a mix of exercise, brainpower and fun. Please visit our website for more information. .