
May Half Term at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Enjoy a relaxed day out this May half term, including the bank holiday weekend, surrounded by the Isle of Wight’s beautiful countryside. The sanctuary is a perfect spot for affordable family time.
Open daily from 10am to 4.30pm, with free entry and free parking, visitors can also enjoy the on‑site café serving homemade cakes, light lunches, ice creams and drinks, plus a gift shop packed with treats that support the charity’s work. Well‑behaved dogs on short leads are welcome.
Free half‑term activities include:
- Meeting over 100 donkeys, ponies, mule and horse
- Tractor Trail – a free, fun, self‑guided trail for children
- Free guided tours daily at 11.30am
- Yard team Q&A sessions at 2pm
Perfect for a family outing, dog walk or simply coffee and cake with a view.