Natural landmarks · South West England
Donkey Sanctuary
In or near Salcombe Regis.
Donkey Sanctuary — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Donkey Sanctuary is a other located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Donkey Sanctuary is dedicated to improving the welfare of donkeys and mules worldwide. Visitors can learn about the sanctuary's rescue efforts, advocacy work, and the ongoing fight against the donkey skin trade. The sanctuary also provides educational resources and promotes best practices for donkey care.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sidmouth to Beer Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Donkey Sanctuary is located in South-West England. This facility is dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of donkeys, providing a safe haven for them. It plays a significant role in animal welfare and education regarding donkey care.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6966, -3.1903
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Sidmouth
- Postcode
- EX10 0NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Phone
- +44 1395578222
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter — 6.3 km
- Official site
- www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/9982826117 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Donkey Sanctuary?
- Donkey Sanctuary is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX10 0NU), in the parish of Sidmouth.
- What is Donkey Sanctuary?
- Donkey Sanctuary — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Donkey Sanctuary?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX10 0NU.
- Is Donkey Sanctuary a protected site?
- Yes — Donkey Sanctuary is part of the Sidmouth to Beer Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Donkey Sanctuary free to visit?
- Yes, Donkey Sanctuary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Donkey Sanctuary?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX10 0NU.