# Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary, Oswaldtwistle — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > This welcoming Oswaldtwistle sanctuary offers families the chance to get up close with rescued horses while discovering their heartwarming tales, plus onsite dining and picnic-friendly grounds. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/oswaldtwistle/attractions/only-foals-and-horses-sanctuary (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Non-Profit Organization # Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary Redshell Lane, Off Haslingden Old Road [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16529540777737288285&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [tea3man](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/109351230244938037345) **In short:** Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary is a non-profit organization in Oswaldtwistle, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 82 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary This welcoming Oswaldtwistle sanctuary offers families the chance to get up close with rescued horses while discovering their heartwarming tales, plus onsite dining and picnic-friendly grounds. ## Good to know ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** Closed **Thursday** Closed **Friday** Closed **Saturday** 1:00 – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 1:00 – 4:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Kirsty Gorman](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104998332221501899182/reviews) ★★★★★ A lovely little rescue with some beautiful horses, ponies & donkeys. Lovely staff, we're lucky to have this just 5 mins away from us. Also have toilets for those with children! Will definitely visit again. Please donate if you visit, they put alot of care into looking after these lovely animals x · via Google [Stephen Pemberton](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113563766543806257432/reviews) ★★★★★ Excellent charity for horses, donkeys , and goats. The staff that work there are fantastic. They are well cared for and looked after. They also do a groom a pony for only £3. Open to the public every Saturday and Sunday from 12 till 4 · via Google [Morganna Mccartney](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111782420271436022727/reviews) ★★★★★ Awww took my 4 y/o nephew here and he loved it. They've got loads of donkeys, horses and even goats. · via Google [Mohammed Lorgat](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103891222177209608598/reviews) ★★★★★ Makes a lovely Sunday afternoon out for the young kids The staff are really friendly and helpful Only downfall is the small dirt road leading up to the sanctuary it's full of deep potholes · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487b9f43221794af:0xe564b9c2955d7a5d!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Meadowside, Red Shell Lane, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3RW [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.7248764%2C-2.4142727) **Category** Farm Parks **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (82 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 0-12 **Setting** Outdoor **Destination** Oswaldtwistle [More attractions in Oswaldtwistle](https://staycation.co.uk/oswaldtwistle/attractions) ★ 4.7 (82 reviews) [Visit official website](https://onlyfoalsandhorses.org.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01254 239995](tel:01254239995) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Oswaldtwistle **Postcode** BB5 3RW **Plus Code** 9C5VPHFP+X7 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487b9f43221794af:0xe564b9c2955d7a5d!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487b9f43221794af:0xe564b9c2955d7a5d!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487b9f43221794af:0xe564b9c2955d7a5d!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Oswaldtwistle Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### How do I contact Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary? Call Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary on +44 1254 239995. ## More near Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Willows Blackburn by Marstons Inn ★ 4.1 · 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/blackburn/hotels/willows-blackburn-by-marstons-inn) - [Hampton By Hilton Blackburn ★ 4.2 · 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/blackburn/hotels/hampton-by-hilton-blackburn) - [Premier Inn Blackburn South M65 J4 ★ 4.2 · 2.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/blackburn/hotels/premier-inn-blackburn-south-m65-j4) - [Blackwood Residence ★ 4.3 · 2.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/accrington/hotels/blackwood-residence) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Priestley’s Retreat 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/blackburn-with-darwen/cottages/priestley-s-retreat-syk1159799) - [Spring Gardens 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/blackburn-with-darwen/cottages/spring-gardens-uk50989) - [Manor House 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/hyndburn/cottages/manor-house-syk1052477) - [163 Manchester Road 2.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/hyndburn/cottages/163-manchester-road-syk1165904) ### Campsites nearby - [Brocklehead Farm 2.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/darwen/camping/brocklehead-farm) - [Bridge Heywood Caravan Park ★ 4.8 · 5.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/lancashire/camping/bridge-heywood-caravan-park) - [Ribble Valley Retreat ★ 4.9 · 5.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/blackburn/camping/ribble-valley-retreat) - [Dearden Wood ★ 4.9 · 6.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/bury/camping/dearden-wood) ### Things to do nearby - [Oswaldtwistle Mills ★ 4.2 · 1.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/accrington/attractions/oswaldtwistle-mills) - [Splash at Riverside ★ 4.7 · 2.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/blackburn/attractions/splash-at-riverside) - [Onyx Climbing Wall ★ 5.0 · 2.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/blackburn/attractions/onyx-climbing-wall) - [The Art Garden ★ 4.6 · 2.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/accrington/attractions/the-art-garden)