About Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Meet rescued donkeys at this welcoming Island sanctuary offering accessible paths, refreshments and picnic areas. Dogs on leads are welcome to join families exploring the grounds.
What's nearby
- Winstone 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
A wonderful day out for the whole family! Highly recommend this fantastic place! Not only is it a rescue sanctuary for donkeys, but there's also a lovely area to walk around with plenty to see, making it a great day out for all the family. The donkeys are all beautifully and lovingly cared for, and it's really heartwarming to see. The staff are friendly and passionate — they won't be shy about sharing each donkey's journey, which makes the experience so much more meaningful. It's incredible to see what an achievement the whole operation is. Don't miss the little barn café — we had lunch there and it was absolutely delicious. A must-visit
· via Google
Such a well run place. Everything seems well organised. The donkeys are living their best lives by the looks of things. The cakes at the cafe are probably the best on the island! I adopted a donkey too named Poppy. Poppy has a lung condition and I have asthma so I thought…it was meant to be.
· via Google
Great place, A wonderful and heartwarming place! It is amazing to see how well-loved and happy all the rescued donkeys are. The staff and volunteers are incredibly friendly, and the peaceful atmosphere makes it a perfect visit. Admission and parking are free, but please consider leaving a donation or buying something from the gift shop to support their fantastic work. The on-site café is also lovely. Highly recommended for all ages!"
· via Google
Lovely place to visit. All of the donkeys are so well cared for and it shows. You can come here to kill a bit of time, or you could easily spend a whole day here! Pack a picnic or grab a bite in the café. The souvenir guide is well worth the donation (you choose the amount), very fun for adults and kids alike... trying to identify each donkey is harder than it seems 😅
· via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Lower Winstone Farm, Ventnor, PO38 3AA Get directions
- Category
- Zoos & Animal Parks
- Guest rating
- 4.8 / 5 (5,505 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Suggested visit
- 2-3 hours
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Destination
- Ventnor