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Sanctuary Saturdays

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Sanctuary Saturdays offer a relaxed, pre-booked animal experience at our countryside sanctuary in Lincolnshire, just a short drive from Skegness. Ideal for families visiting the area, these calm afternoon sessions provide a more personal way to meet our animals and learn about their care.

Your visit includes a selection of hands-on activities such as pony grooming, llama walking, ferret handling, and the opportunity to meet and help feed some of our resident animals, alongside short talks from our team. Numbers are limited to keep the experience friendly, unhurried, and enjoyable for all ages. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

Advance booking is essential.

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Apr
18
10:30 am-01:30 pm
Sanctuary Saturday – 18th April 2026
Join us on selected Saturdays for a relaxed animal experience at our sanctuary. These pre-booked sessions offer a calmer, more personal way...
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Free – £8.00
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May
16
10:30 am-01:30 pm
Sanctuary Saturday – 16th May 2026
Join us on selected Saturdays for a relaxed animal experience at our sanctuary. These pre-booked sessions offer a calmer, more personal way...
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Free – £8.00

Sanctuary Saturdays – Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Sanctuary Saturday run?

Sanctuary Saturdays run from 10:30am to 1:30pm. We recommend arriving at the start of the session to make the most of the day and the guided elements.

Sanctuary Saturdays are a guided animal experience with some free time to explore. The session includes animal activities, learning opportunities, and time to enjoy the sanctuary at a relaxed pace.

Activities vary from session to session and depend on the animals, volunteers available, and the weather. This helps ensure animal welfare always comes first.

Not entirely. The session includes guided elements led by our team, alongside some free time to look around and enjoy the surroundings.

Yes — well-behaved dogs are welcome, as long as they are kept on a lead at all times.

Our café is usually open, offering a small selection of pre-made items along with hot and cold drinks. Availability may vary.

Yes, toilet facilities are available for visitors.

Tickets are non-refundable, unless we cancel the event ourselves. If you’re unable to attend, we will try to help move your booking to another available date where possible, but this cannot be guaranteed.

Yes — we strongly recommend arriving at 10:30am, as the guided elements begin at the start of the session. Arriving later may mean missing part of the experience.