Visit Us
Visit us for free and experience the tranquillity and beauty of the glorious Somerset Countryside in which Ferne Animal Sanctuary is situated.
Home to 300 unwanted animals, set in 51 acres, there is a nature trail, picnic area and animals to see from chipmunks to donkeys.
The majority of the Sanctuary is wheelchair friendly. There are disabled toilets and baby changing facilities.
Dogs are welcome (on short leads)
Open daily 10am - 5pm (except Christmas Day and New years Day)
The Tea Room and Gift Shop is manned by willing volunteers and is open seasonally (April - September) Wednesday, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 2.00pm - 5pm.
The tea room is also open during school summer holidays 11am - 5pm
Refreshments are available from reception Mon to Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm when the Tea Room is closed.
Guided Tours, Coaches and Groups are welcome by prior arrangement
Find us near Chard in Somerset, one and a half miles off the A30 main road.
Remember - entrance is free! (But we need your generous donation to help towards the upkeep of the animals).
From Chard travelling West towards Honiton on the A30 follow the brown "Tourist Information" signs to Ferne Animal Sanctuary.
From Honiton and A303, take the A30 sign posted Chard/Crewkerne. After passing through Yarcombe village climb to the top of the hill and just past the Turnpike Holiday village on right, turn right- signposted Ferne Animal Sanctuary, and follow the brown "Tourist Information" signs to the Sanctuary
Please have a safe journey, we look forward to seeing you soon.
