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Feeding Session

Join us for an unforgettable small group feeding experience, where you'll have the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with our wonderful animals! During this session, you’ll step right into their pens and fields, feeding them by hand and sharing some quality time with them in their own space.

You’ll get to hand-feed our friendly goats, both big and small, as well as our different breeds of sheep. Enjoy some cosy cuddle time with the goats and take in the joy of connecting with these gentle creatures on a personal level. Including small Animal session- feed the chickens, rabbits and have a snuggle with a Guinea pig. 

This hands-on experience is perfect for animal lovers of all ages looking to create meaningful memories with our sanctuary family. 


Duration : 90 minutes

Price : £12 per person (Per person)-Spectator £5- (to support a young child)



Small Animal Experience

 Love those adorable, squishy guinea pigs? , you can settle in for some cozy snuggles and gentle strokes with our guinea pigs. Go into the rabbit enclosures to sit and watch them play and even explore our chicken pens and watch what the fluffy butts get up to. 


It's a perfect way to relax, connect, and enjoy some heart warming animal time. Come get your animal cuddle fix!


Duration : 30 minutes

Price : On request


Can Be tagged onto a Feeding Session (above)

Baby Bottle Feeding Session

Come and meet one of our baby goats or lambs, give them lots of fuss and cuddles, go in the pen with them and hand feed them a bottle. This special encounter is one not to be missed. 


Come feed them their breakfast, lunch or dinner.



Duration : 45 minutes

Price : £10 (Per person)-Spectator £5

Animals On Tour

Let our small and large furry friends bring joy and excitement to your school, nursery, nursing home, or even your birthday celebration! With Animals on Tour, we bring a selection of our gentle animals right to your location, offering a unique chance for everyone to enjoy strokes, cuddles, and up-close interaction.

This is more than just a visit—it’s a hands-on, heartwarming experience where participants can learn about each animal’s personality, care needs, and fun facts. 


Whether it’s for young children, students, or residents, Animals on Tour is a wonderful way to connect with nature, spread smiles, and create lasting memories.

Invite our furry friends to brighten your day!


Ideal for: Private Events, Care Homes, Schools, Charity Events

Duration : On request

Price : On request

Home Schooling Sessions

Bring learning to life with our hands-on home schooling sessions at the sanctuary! Perfect for home-educated children, our sessions offer a unique, interactive way to explore a variety of subjects through real-world experience. Each week, students will dive into exciting activities, tailored to different topics like animal care, land management, environmental science, and more.

Get your hands dirty as you learn all about the daily work involved in caring for our animals. Students will participate in feeding, health checks, land care, mucking out, and understanding what it takes to run a sanctuary. Our tailored packages can be customised for small groups, providing an enriching, hands-on experience that connects kids with nature and animals in a meaningful way. Come join us for a memorable educational adventure that goes beyond the classroom!


1:1 Sen sessions also available (price on application)


Duration : 90 minutes

Price : £12 per student 

Minimum Numbers : 5 students

Goat Walks

Come and join us for a one-of-a-kind Goat Walk! Start by meeting your goat companion, spending a little time getting to know their unique personality before heading out on a leisurely stroll through the beautiful Milldown Nature Reserve.

This gentle walk allows the goats to indulge in a "picnic" along the way, snacking on hedgerows as they go. It's a relaxed, nature-filled outing where you’ll enjoy the sights, sounds, and, of course, the company of our friendly goats. Please note, goat walks are weather-dependent and take place only when it’s dry.

Embrace this memorable experience with your new furry friend and discover the joy of a goat’s pace! 


Duration : 60 minutes

Price : £20

Farm Parties

Children's birthday parties can be exhausting with all the bouncy castles and over stimulation. Why not do something different and special for your little ones birthday!

Our parties offer a great opportunity for the children to hand feed our Sheep & Goats, stroke and pamper the ponies and see all our small animals including cuddle time. 



Parties can be tailored to your needs.

Price on request. 

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