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Redwings Aylsham Visitor Centre
Redwings Aylsham Visitor Centre
Animal Sanctuary
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Redwings Aylsham Visitor Centre in North Norfolk is an award winning family friendly attraction situated in idyllic countryside just 12 miles from the centre of Norwich. Awarded with a TripAdvisor Certificate or Excellence for 2019 and also awarded as the 2019 Muddy Stilettos Best Norfolk Family Day Out Attraction Redwings Aylsham is home to over 70 horses, ponies, and donkeys. On site, the Redwings team offer regular walking tours as well as demonstrations in horse care. Facilities include a gift shop full of horsey souvenirs as well as a café offering warm drinks and delicious snacks.
Redwings Aylsham is able to cater for group visits and there is also an outdoor children's play area for younger visitors to enjoy.
Visitors can support the work of Redwings by sponsoring one of the centre's friendly horsey or donkey residents, either for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for a friend or loved one. A year's membership to the Redwings Adoption Club costs just £15! Redwings Aylsham is home to some of the charity's most charming Adoption Stars, including stunning Friesian mare Maya, the very handsome Gulliver, cheeky donkey duo Wiggins and Wacko, and Redwings' notorious herd of Shetlands, known collectively as 'The Gangsters'.
Dogs on leads are welcome at all of Redwings' visitor centres.
Open Saturdays and Sundays from 8th August 2020. Opening times 10.30am to 3.00pm by pre-booked appointment only – please visit https://www.redwings.org.uk/get-involved/visit/aylsham-visitor-centre for booking details. Dogs on leads are welcome. 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. 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. Just 12 miles from the centre of Norwich, Redwings Aylsham is situated off the A140 junction at Henry Page Road, Aylsham. Postcode: NR11 6UE
Opening details
Open daily from 1st July to 8th September 2019
Prices
FREE entry and parking
Contact
Redwings Aylsham Visitor Centre
0870 040 0033
info@redwings.co.uk
www.redwings.org.uk
email a friendAddress
Spa Lane,
Aylsham,
Norfolk,
NR11 6UE
Directions
See location on Google mapsMap reference: TG 189254 Lat: 52.78254 Long: 1.24564
Redwings Aylsham is situated just off the A140 junction at Henry Page Road, Aylsham.
Parking: free
Boating Holidays
Holiday Parks
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Alternative Accommodation
Camping & Touring
Self-Catering PlacesFacilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
Picnic site
Public toilets
Welcome Host
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Mobility Accessibility Facilities
Dogs accepted
Open Saturdays and Sundays from 8th August 2020. Opening times 10.30am to 3.00pm by pre-booked appointment only – please visit https://www.redwings.org.uk/get-involved/visit/aylsham-visitor-centre for booking details. Dogs on leads are welcome. 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. 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. Just 12 miles from the centre of Norwich, Redwings Aylsham is situated off the A140 junction at Henry Page Road, Aylsham. Postcode: NR11 6UE
