East of England - Norfolk

Opening times 10.30am to 3.00pm by pre-booked appointment only – please visit www.redwings.org.uk/get-involved/visit/aylsham-visitor-centre for booking details.

Meet rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules nose-to-nose at Redwings Aylsham – from real-life Black Beauty Maya to a whole troop of miniature Shetlands known as the Gangsters!

Dogs on leads are welcome.

Who we are
Redwings Horse Sanctuary believes every equine has the right to a happy and healthy life, free of fear and neglect.

Since forming in 1984, Redwings now cares for over 1,500 rescued horses, donkey, ponies and mules at its centres across the country – which includes Redwings Aylsham in Norfolk, a Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction. Everything Redwings does is 100% funded by the public.

What to do
Lovable donkey duo Wiggins and Wacko, real-life Black Beauty Maya and resident troublemakers, the Gangsters, are just some of the 50 rescued residents ready to make your acquaintance at Redwings Aylsham.

*** Please note that due to Covid-19 our café and gift shop may be closed. Please check our website www.redwings.org.uk for the latest information. Public toilets will be open and available and there is a fully accessible WC. ***

To help support us during this challenging time you might like to consider sponsoring one of the charity’s adorable Adoption Stars. Available from just £15 per year, you can adopt for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for a friend or loved one. Please ask a staff member about this during your visit and they will be happy to assist you.

Getting around: Most paddocks are accessible, although some pathways may be difficult to navigate in adverse weather conditions or due to the one way system currently in place. The wildlife walks are also primarily grass track. There is a fully accessible purpose built visitor reception and stable facility, where ponies can be brought in and groomed. There are two Blue Badge parking spaces.

How to find us:  Just 12 miles from the centre of Norwich, Redwings Aylsham is situated off the A140 junction at Henry Page Road, Aylsham. Postcode: NR11 6UE