What’s on at Ferne
Upcoming Events and Activities…
Pet illustrations
Order a hand painted A6 illustration of your cat or dog. Hand painted by live event and wedding illustrators – Confetti Illustrations. For only £15 including postage, these beautiful illustrations are available to order now until the 21st of February.
£5 from each illustration will be donated to the sanctuary 💚
❤️ Order yours by scanning the QR code or click here 🩷
A beautiful present for a friend or family member, or a treat for yourself!
Pet Celebration
A day to celebrate pets and how much we love them!
Onsite activities:
Redcuced entry price: £5 an adult (age 16+) £3 a child (free for age 5 and under)
Willow Hare Workshop – Hosted by Fon Cosens, join us to create your own bespoke artwork to decorate your home or garden, a beautiful willow Hare! Or it makes the perfect gift! Just £65 per person, includes refreshments. Limited spaces available and must be pre-booked, please book here.
Ferne Social Dog Walk – A wonderful way to meet new people and to get out for a walk in the countryside, with or without your dog. The walk will begin from Ferne Animal Sanctuary to The Cotley Inn and back, approx. 4 miles. For more information and to book your place please visit our online shop here.
Creative Corner – Visit Creative Corner to make and take home some beautiful pet themed arts & crafts 🎨
Pet lucky dip and gift boxes – Have a go at our pet Lucky dip, find a new treat or toy for your cat or dog 🐶😺 Or Purchase one of our gift-wrapped pet boxes 🎁
Online activities:
Pet illustrations – Order a hand painted A6 illustration of your cat or dog. Painted by Confetti Illustrations for only £15 including postage, available to purchase now until the 21st. ❤️ Order yours here 🩷
Pet photo caption competition – Submit a photo of your pet with a caption, our favourite photos and captions will be displayed here at the sanctuary in a new trail!
Willow Hare Workshop
Join Fon for fun and creativity, make your own willow hare to take home for your house or garden. All materials are included along with refreshments. Spaces are limted, book yours here.
DOG FIRST AID COURSE at Ferne 2026
Learn Life-Saving Skills at Our Dog First Aid Course.
We’re thrilled to offer another Dog First Aid course in 2026, hosted by the experts at Allwinds Dog First Aid. This hands-on, fun and educational course will teach you vital life-saving skills to help your dog in emergency situations, from CPR to dealing with an array of injuries.
Whether you’re a first-time dog owner or an experienced pet parent, the course will boost your confidence and equip you with the knowledge to act quickly when it matters most. Don’t miss the chance to learn how to keep your dog safe and healthy!
Date: Saturday 7th March
Time: 9.00am – 5.30pm
Location: Ferne Animal Sanctuary – The Hub
Cost: £55 per person to include tea/coffee and biscuit
On completion you will receive a certificate of attendance that is valid for three years and fully complies with the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and The Animal Welfare Act 2006.
Your day begins with experienced yoga teacher Karen Ward, who will guide you on a forest bathing walk through the peaceful Sanctuary grounds. Following this, enjoy an outdoor yoga session* on our scenic viewing platform, set against the stunning backdrop of the Blackdown Hills – a truly grounding experience (suitable for all levels) *weather dependent – indoor option available if necessary
After the morning’s activities, unwind with a wholesome lunch at Perdida Café, overlooking the tranquil lake. Enjoy a refreshing smoothie or juice, along with a vibrant vegan or vegetarian bowl, crafted with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and bursting with flavour.
In the afternoon, Jackie and Ian will begin with a guided meditation which honours the Spring Equinox, allowing you to relax as you begin your journey of sound. The sound baths use a variety of instruments – including crystal and Tibetan singing bowls and koshi chimes – to create a soothing, immersive soundscape that melts away stress and promotes profound relaxation and inner balance.
**A sound bath is a meditative experience where sound vibrations help calm the mind, soothe the body, and nourish the soul, leaving you with a deep sense of peace and clarity.
End your wellness journey with a warming herbal tea and the chance to connect with fellow participants or take a quiet moment to explore the Sanctuary at leisure before leaving with a lighter mood, renewed vitality, and a deeper sense of self-connection.
**Please Note:
This event is not suitable for individuals who are pregnant, or who have metal implants, heart conditions, or pacemakers due to the nature of the sound bath
Book your place here
Join experienced seamstress, Bren, for a creative workshop where you will learn to make and take home your very own tote bag. If you can use the basic functions of a sewing machine, you can complete this beautiful project.
All materials provided. Fabrics sourced via donations from our Charity Shops so your creation will not only be unique but sustainable.
Tea and coffee provided. Bring your own lunch or pre-book a take away lunch from our on site café, Perdida – https://www.perdidaatferne.uk/
If you enjoy this workshop, a further advanced event will follow in the Summer!
All proceeds go to support the ongoing care of our animals
🐥 Join Us at Ferne This Easter Sunday! 🐰
Get ready for a wholesome day of fun at Ferne Animal Sanctuary! Here’s what’s in store:
🧺Easter Egg Hunt
Can you find one of each colour toy egg?
If you wish to participate in the egg hunt this will be an additional £2 which can be purchased in our visitor centre on the day.
Please check back here for Easter Egg Hunt timings closer to the time.
🐰 Meet and greet with the Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny is making an appearance at Ferne! Come say hello and get a picture.
🎨 Creative Corner
Easter themed arts & crafts in Creative Corner
🎭 Pop up charity shop
Visit The Hub at the sanctuary to find a bargain!
☕ Café
Enjoy lunch, snacks and drinks at Perdida cafe.
📅 Important Info
This is a ticketed event – please pre-book your ticket here.
Join us during the Easter Holidays and get hands on in our Air-dry clay workshop. You will be guided to create your very own Easter bunny in clay, which you can take home at the end. You will be instructed on how to decorate your bunny once dry, should you wish to.
Aimed at approximate ages 7 – 16, but open to all. No experience needed, just a little creativity and a lot of imagination!
The workshop will be hosted by a fully DBS checked lead, so while you are welcome to stay with your child, parents of older children may wish to visit the cafe or take a walk around the Sanctuary.
Would you like to come along and paint this beautiful Spring scene? Or perhaps treat someone to the experience as a gift?
Ferne Animal Sanctuary is excited to have Karen Huwen, an experienced teacher and award winning artist, to host a Paint Workshop here at the sanctuary.
Karen will take you through every step to paint a your very own masterpiece on canvas. No experience or drawing skills needed, just your enthusiasm and a desire to create something lovely to take home and put on your wall, all materials will be supplied, just bring yourself!
The Event is Saturday 11th April from 1.00pm – 4.00pm. Tea and Cakes are included in the £45 price, which is payable upon booking to ensure your place.
Places are limited so please don’t wait to book.
All profits will go towards looking after the animals in our care here at Ferne Animal Sanctuary.
The event will take place in The Hub, at the top of the drive from the main car park.
Please note: tickets are non-refundable.
Tickets sell fast so don’t miss out!
Quiz Night
Follwoing on from our first successful quiz night, we’re going on tour to all of our charity shop towns!
Next stop The Victoria Arms, Wellington!
Join us on Saturday 25th April at 7pm to test your knowledge, have fun, and raise some money for the animals here at the sancuary.
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and a raffle during the interval.
Entry is £5 per person
Tables can be booked here or alternativley pop in to our Wellington Charity Shop or the The Victoria Arms.
