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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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Animal Care Assistant Ava

What's included

From October through to December, we run our Winter Sanctuary Tours.

  • We’ll start the experience in our Visitor & Education room, where you’ll learn all about charity and its aims.
  • Next, we will head out to explore parts of the site and meet our residents including sheep, horses, alpacas and goats.
  • Then, we will take a walk up to our Pig Barn, a cosy space where you’ll be able to meet our rescued pigs and learn all about their unique personalities and rescue stories. There will be opportunities to interact with our pigs, giving them some fuss and attention which they love!
  • Finally, you can pay a visit to our mini gift shop where you can get your hands on some official Goodheart merchandise, including clothing, homeware, and even adopting your favourite animal!
Meet our rescued pigs

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

Are your tours wheelchair accessible?

If you would like to find out about booking a wheelchair accessible tour, please email us directly at visit@goodheart.org.uk

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?

No, all sanctuary visits must be pre-booked. Only the number of people listed on your tickets are allowed to attend. If you bring additional guests who have not been pre-booked, they will be turned away.

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?

Please bring appropriate footwear (e.g. wellies or walking boots) as we will be walking over uneven terrain. Please also prepare for all weather conditions, by bringing waterproofs where appropriate.

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 café but if you’re looking to enjoy some delicious vegan food while in the area, we would recommend CSONS in Ludlow, which has vegan options, or Reishi Plant Kitchen in Worcester.

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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