What’s on at Ferne
Upcoming Events and Activities…


Get ready for a spooktacular day of fun at Ferne Animal Sanctuary! Here’s what’s in store:
🕸️ Halloween Games in The Hub
Test your skills and try your luck- sweet treats await the winners!
🧙♀️ Spooky Educational Trail
Explore the sanctuary with a Halloween-themed trail full of fun facts
🍂 Creative Corner
Bats, cats and spider arts & crafts!
🎭 Fancy Dress Competition
Dress to impress in your best Halloween costume for a chance to win!
☕ Café
Warm up with lunch, snacks and drinks at Perdida cafe.
📅 Important Info
This is a ticketed event – please pre-book your ticket and select your arrival time in advance. Click here to purchase your tickets!

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 8th November 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.
Click here to buy tickets:

Spend a morning feeling festive as you produce a beautiful handmade wreath for Christmas. In this workshop you will be guided through this timeless tradition, giving your Christmas decorations a more personal touch.
Using a moss base and all local greenery, just bring yourself, your friends and your creativity, and let us help you do the rest!
All greenery, decorations and gloves supplied. Please bring your own secateurs or snips
Refreshments included.
Book here

🎄 Celebrate Christmas with Us! 🎄
Bring the whole family and enjoy a heartwarming day filled with festive cheer and fun!
🐾 Animal Blessing in the Barn
Join us at 4pm as our local reverend blesses our beloved animals. You’re welcome to bring your own well-behaved pet to be part of this special moment. Enjoy carols and soak up the cosy Christmas atmosphere.
🎅 Storytime with Santa
Gather under the gazebo as Santa shares magical Christmas tales that will delight children and grown-ups alike.
🧝 Elves’ Workshop
Get creative with festive arts and crafts, perfect for little hands and big imaginations!
🍰 Festive Food at Perdida Café
Treat yourself to tasty seasonal snacks and delicious lunches – warm up with something comforting and delicious.
❄️ Winter Wonderland Games at The Hub
Have fun with family-friendly games and activities that bring the joy of the season to life!
Reduced entry prices of £5 an adult and £3 per child. Tickets must be pre-booked online, becoming available soon!