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Sanctuary Tours

Our sanctuary is home to over 300 rescued animals including pigs, sheep, cows, chickens, alpacas, rabbits and even turkeys!

Our Sanctuary Tours are a fantastic way to learn more about what we do and to meet some of the colourful characters who call the sanctuary their home.

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What's included

  • We’ll start the experience in our Visitor & Education room, where you’ll learn all about charity and its aims.
  • You’ll then be guided on a leisurely tour of our beautiful farm animal sanctuary, complete with rolling hills, lush pastures and native woodland.
  • Along the way, there will be plenty of opportunities to meet and interact with our friendly rescued animals and hear their heart-warming stories.
  • Conclude your visit by exploring our mini gift shop, where you can browse our official Goodheart merchandise, featuring clothing, homeware, and the opportunity to adopt your favourite animal!
Diet Alpaca are herbivores, which means they mainly eat plants, but their diet can also include wood, bark or stems.

Hearts of Gold Members Discount

If you are a current Hearts of Gold Member, you can enjoy 20% off entry to our visits for you and up to 4 guests as a THANK YOU for supporting us! Just email visit@goodheart.org.uk to check availability and book on.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will you add more dates?

Over the next couple of months, we have several school visits planned at our sanctuary. Once these have been finalised, we will look to potentially release more dates for the next few months. 

How do I redeem a voucher?

To redeem a Sanctuary Tour or ‘Pig’nic Experience voucher, please email us at visit@goodheart.org.uk with your booking name and voucher code.

Can you accommodate larger groups?

We believe that tours 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.

Do you accept walk-ins?

All sanctuary visits must be pre-booked and we reserve the right to turn away visitors who arrive without a booking.

Can I bring my dog?

As our tours involve going into animal areas, dogs are not permitted. We do not allow visitors to leave their dogs unattended in their cars while visiting.

What clothing/footwear should I bring?

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.

What happens if my visit is cancelled?

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.

Do you have a cafe?

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.

Are your visits wheelchair accessible?

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. 

What our visitors say

“Truly truly amazing. An experience which truly immerses you in Goodheart’s vision, focus and compassion. What stands out particularly is the level of care to every creature- including us visitors!- myself and my friend travelled a good distance to visit as we adopted some of these very special animal friends and really wanted to meet them and wow we are glad we did.” 

– Julie

“We visited for a second year, and it was a really lovely trip again. It’s always lovely to see animals who aren’t frightened of people. Thank you for all the good work you’re doing for animals, and giving us the opportunity to connect and see the animals up close”

– Charlie

“Cannot recommend highly enough supporting Goodheart Animal Sanctuary by signing up for a tour. You’ll have the chance to meet and hear the interesting stories of so many unique & special farm animals. I made a friend for life in Benji the alpaca, and maybe you will too. Thank you, Goodheart!”

– James

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