Northcote Heavy Horse Centre

A small sanctuary
with a very big heart

Run by volunteers, supported by donations

Small sanctuary. Big heart.

Since 1989, we’ve provided a safe and loving home for animals in our sanctuary.

We are a small animal welfare charity nestled on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds near Skegness.

We are home to a mixture of animals including horses, goats, pigs, alpacas, birds of prey, ferrets and more.

At the Heart of the Sanctuary

Every animal here is given lifelong care, respect and space to simply be themselves.
Northcote is run entirely by volunteers, with everything we do guided by what’s best for the animals and the people who visit them.

01. Lifelong Care

Many of the animals in our care stay with us for life, with support tailored to their individual needs.

02. Run By Volunteers

We have a small, but dedicated team who give their time freely to support the animals in our care.

03. Calm, animal-led experiences

Visits are relaxed, personal and shaped around the animals’ needs, creating meaningful experiences for everyone.

Visiting our sanctuary

Our Visitor Centre invites you to meet our resident animals, learn their stories, and take part in hands-on activities such as pony grooming, llama walking, and ferret playtime sessions.

Hooftastic Finds, in Horncastle

Hooftastic Finds is our partner charity shop on Horncastle High Street, helping to raise vital funds and awareness for the work of Northcote Heavy Horse Centre.

The shop offers a varied range of good-quality second-hand items, along with new gifts that are perfect for animal lovers. Every purchase helps support the ongoing care of our animals and future projects at the sanctuary.

Donations of clean, saleable items are always welcome, and the shop is run with the help of a dedicated team of volunteers.

How you can support us

Our top priority is to ensure the horses and animals in our sanctuary live peaceful, fulfilling lives, surrounded by love and care. We also aim to educate the public and younger generations on the remarkable history and ongoing impact of horses and animals. Your support is crucial, as we rely solely on donations and fundraising to care for our residents. By contributing, you’ll help these magnificent creatures thrive in their forever home and continue their vital work.

Leaving a donation

Donations are the lifeline of our sanctuary, without the generosity of people like you leaving a contribution we wouldn't have been able to help hundreds of horses and animals over the years.

Make a donation

Volunteering with us

We are entirely ran by volunteers and have no paid members of staff. If you’re enthusiastic about animals you would be a welcome addition to our team!

Volunteering

Amazon Wish List

It costs around £300 per week to provide our resident animals with the essential foods and medicines they need. We've put together an Amazon Wish List filled with some of our everyday needs.

Learn More

What’s on at the sanctuary

We host a wide range of family-friendly events throughout the year at our sanctuary, including Medieval Banquet evenings and Spooky Halloween Nights for all ages.