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Redwings Aylsham

Aylsham, United Kingdom•4.8(495)•Farm, Wildlife Center

Visit rescued horses and donkeys at one of the UK's largest equine welfare sanctuaries with free entry and family-friendly facilities.

Redwings Horse Sanctuary in Aylsham is one of the UK's largest equine welfare charities, providing a safe haven for over 1,000 rescued horses, donkeys, ponies, and mules. Visitors can experience the sanctuary firsthand, observing these animals in their care and learning about their individual stories and rescue journeys. The venue offers families an educational and engaging experience, combining wildlife viewing with animal welfare education. Guests can adopt or sponsor horses and donkeys, receiving updates and photos throughout the year, creating a meaningful connection with the animals. The sanctuary demonstrates the importance of animal rescue and care, making it suitable for families with children of all ages who are interested in horses, donkeys, and animal welfare. With indoor and outdoor facilities, free entry, and family-friendly amenities including pushchair access and Gulliver's cafe for refreshments, Redwings provides a comfortable visit for families. The venue also welcomes dogs, making it an accessible destination for all family members. Educational outreach programs and group visits are available, allowing schools and organized groups to learn about equine welfare firsthand.
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Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10:00 – 16:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Gulliver's cafe

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4.8(495 reviews)
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Jessie Kingsland

Jessie Kingsland

a month ago

When we visited Redwings Alysham, all the staff were friendly and welcoming. We were fortunate enough to be there while they were carrying out body condition scoring of the animals, and the staff kindly took the time to explain and demonstrate to us how they do this, and why it is important to. We also got to see some of the horses' personalities come out through their interactions with the staff! We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will be back! Thank you 😊

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Mick

Mick

2 months ago

Fantastic Charity we’ve supported for many years but never got to visit until now. Lovely, bright and spacious reception area and cafe and friendly, enthusiastic staff opens to a walk around the enclosures to check in with the residents and learn their stories of rescue. Also includes a small wildlife loop around a pond brimming with critters. Very dog friendly and well worth a visit

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Lily Tuck

Lily Tuck

3 months ago

Lovely horse sanctuary, disappointing café. I'd give two different ratings if I could! We had a gorgeous walk and enjoyed seeing the well-cared for horses, which is great for free entry. However, we arrived just before midday so decided to satisfy rumbly tummies first. Despite there being only 3 people in the queue for the cafe, it took 30 minutes to reach the till. This mainly seemed to be caused by the amount of apologies being issued by the lady on the till to the woman in front of me about everything they'd run out of. No jacket potatoes (at 12:15!), no cranberry for the brie and cranberry toastie etc etc. When I made it to the till,I waited a further delay whilst a member of staff from elsewhere started quizzing the poor girl on the till about whether she'd accidentally overcharged a previous customer. I'm not sure this was the best management of the situation, with the queue growing ever longer behind me! When it was my turn, I asked for two kids' rolls, to be told they'd run out of those too, but not a big problem as they offered sandwiches instead. I also ordered two adult tuna mayo sandwiches, mainly based off the description on the menu of the delicious sounding accompaniments (black rice, avocado). Quite pricey too, a tea was I think £2.50, which came in a tiny cup, no pot or anything. After another 30 minute wait, when it arrived, there was none of the advertised accompaniments, but a sad teaspoon of sweetcorn, a slice of apple and red onion. Despite ordering 2 adult sandwiches, only 1 arrived, apparently it hadn't been written down. The lady from the kitchen kindly rushed off and made another, which I was grateful for. I also wonder whether the whole operation might run better if customers were issued numbers, or used table numbers. Having staff call out names in a busy café environment seems extra faff for them. We signed up to do the advertised Easter trail, which wasn't really a trail at all, just look out for some pictures of eggs and we'll give you a bag of sweets when you come back. So, £3 for a bag of sweets really. No sheet to tick off or anything. And one of the pictures was in the car park, so we didn't find it until after we left 🤦🏼‍♀️ It's an absolutely beautiful place for a walk, and how fabulous that there's no admission. But the bits we had to pay for were so disappointing! I appreciate it was probably very busy and maybe short staffed, but to run out of most food items before lunchtime is just bad organisation. And Redwings has been around for donkeys (excuse the pun), so really should know what they're doing by now!

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Clara Flegg

Clara Flegg

11 months ago

Really lovely day out, surprisingly never been before so really delighted. Really appreciate how the horses, donkeys and ponies are cared for and loved. Has a fantastic exhibition, very helpful to understand Red Wings. The tea room and gift shop were good too. Signage to find Red Wings is limited, but Google Maps was of a great assistance.

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Daniela Handra

Daniela Handra

a year ago

Absolutely wonderful. Huge place with healthy, happy horses and donkeys. Very clean and neat. The coffee shop and store is large and nice. Many visitors. Congrats and applauses to all staff members here. Brilliant job!!! We enjoyed Maya's 21st birthday.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about Redwings Aylsham

Is Redwings Aylsham free to visit?

Entry to Redwings Aylsham is completely free — there are no admission charges, making it a great no-cost option for a family day out.

Is Redwings Aylsham dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Redwings Aylsham.

Is there parking at Redwings Aylsham?

Yes, Redwings Aylsham has on-site parking.

Is there food at Redwings Aylsham?

Yes, Gulliver's cafe is on site at Redwings Aylsham.

Is Redwings Aylsham pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Redwings Aylsham is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Redwings Aylsham?

Redwings Aylsham is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Redwings Aylsham by public transport?

Redwings Aylsham is well-served by public transport.

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