Mad about pigs? Then our unique ‘Pignic’ Experience, based at Goodheart Farm Animal Sanctuary in Worcestershire, will have you oinking with joy!
This unique hands-on experience allows visitors to get up close and personal with our group of friendly rescued pigs and learn all about their lives, personalities, and what it takes to care for them.
Please note, the order in which we do the above activities may vary depending on the time of your slot.
To redeem a Sanctuary Tour or ‘Pig’nic Experience voucher, simply email visit@goodheart.org.uk with your booking name and voucher code.
Lunch is not provided so please bring your own picnic. As we are a farm animal sanctuary, we kindly ask that you bring plant-based food and drink items only, where possible.
As we know, British weather can be very unpredictable so please prepare for all weather types by bringing a waterproof coat or sun cream, depending on the forecast. Due to our thick clay soil, drainage is very poor on our site, which means that the ground can become waterlogged and the grass slick with mud. Wellies or waterproof boots are absolutely essential. Trainers will quickly become soaked.
We believe that experiences with smaller groups work better for a variety of reasons. Not only do you get more one-on-one time with the animals but also the chance to ask questions and learn about their stories. Some animals can become scared or stressed if too many people are in with them, which is why we keep our group numbers small.
All visits must be pre-booked and we reserve the right to turn away visitors who arrive without a booking.
As our ‘pig’nics involve going into animal areas, dogs are not permitted. We do not allow visitors to leave their dogs unattended in their cars while visiting.
In the event of circumstances such as severe weather or staff illness, tours may be cancelled. We endeavour to provide visitors with as much notice as possible and will reschedule the visit or offer you a full refund or the opportunity to rebook if we do have to cancel.
We do not have a cafe but if you’re looking to enjoy some delicious vegan food while in the area, we would recommend CSONS in Ludlow.
Our tours involve walking across grassy fields and often muddy and even terrain. Unfortunately, this means they are not accessible for wheelchair users or those unsteady on their feet.
“VISIT THIS WONDERFUL PLACE ! We had a ‘Pig-Nic’ with the resident pigs, hosted by Abby. Great experience all round & I cannot recommend a visit highly enough. You will really enjoy yourselves & learn much more about the animals. Abby is friendly, knowledgeable & knows all animals by name & their story. These animals are well looked after & loved. The sanctuary is beautifully run & is an absolute joy to visit.”
– Ruth
“The animals are so well cared for and have more space than any farm I’ve visited. Our guide was really friendly and informative. As a vegan I felt I already knew quite a lot about the animal industry; however the guide really educated us and answered all our questions. It was a lovely experience to get so close to the animals and connect with them. They are doing amazing rescue and charity work for the animals, nature and wildlife.”
– Chantelle
“What an amazing experience, to spend the morning meeting the pigs. If you love pigs, this is for you. Abby was very friendly, made us feel very welcome and the whole morning had a very personal feel. we learnt alot about the pigs and their individual stories and got to give them some good chin scratches as well as making some toys for them to interact with. What a beautiful place for these lovely creatures to live.”
– Kate
Goodheart Farm Animal Sanctuary, The Nickless, Milson, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY14 0BE
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