What’s on at Ferne
Upcoming Events and Activities…
Join us at the Sanctuary for the ever popular True to Your Art Painting event. Tickets sell fast so be sure to secure your place soon! Cost includes tea, coffee and biscuits. Come and unleash your inner artist and take your beautiful creation home with you.
Saturday 11th July 1pm – 4pm
Book here
‘Axe Nomads’ is coming to Ferne Animal Sanctuary as part of our Summer Fun Day!
Sunday 19th July – 11am/12pm
Step into the lane, grab your axe, and feel the thrill of landing that perfect throw. This session includes expert coaching, fun competitive games, and plenty of chances to master your technique. Perfect for friends, couples, and groups looking for something unforgettable. No experience needed, just bring your energy and get ready to throw!
- Experienced axe coaching
- Safety netting and floor mats
- A variety of high quality axes
- Professional end-grain targets
The price for Axe throwing also includes entry to the sanctuary.
Book your ticket and choose a time slot here.
Minimum age: 10 (under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult)
Summer Fun Day!
Date and time: Sunday 19th July, 10am – 4pm
Axe throwing 🪓 – Must be pre-booked separately, find out more here.
Welly Wanging – Step up, take aim, and see how far you can fling a welly. A classic crowd‑pleaser that brings out everyone’s competitive streak.
Treasure Hunt (QR code adventure) – Follow the clues, scan the QR codes, and uncover facts about the sanctuary you might not have known before. A brilliant activity for explorers of all ages.
Perdida cafe – Take a break and treat yourself to a delicious lunch, drinks, cakes, and snacks from the lovely Perdida Café. The perfect pit stop between activities.
Name the bear 🧸 – Think you’ve got the winning name? Take a guess and you could be taking home a cuddly new friend.
Raffle – Don’t miss your chance to win fantastic prizes. Grab your tickets and keep your fingers crossed.
Get your tickets here!
Are you a rabbit owner, thinking about adopting or just want to know more about these fascinating animals.
Join us on one of our rabbit Rabbit Care Workshops
Age Group: 7–10 years (must be accompanied by parent/carer) £3.00/child, adults FOC
Duration: Approximately 1.5–2 hours
Children will meet a rescued rabbit, learn about its individual story and daily care needs, and explore how animals communicate through behaviour and body language. Through observation, discussion, creative activities, and hands-on enrichment making, children have the opportunity understand more about the needs of these beautiful animals.
By the end of the workshop, children will:
- Understand that every rabbit has its own story and needs.
- Recognise basic body language and behaviour.
- Learn about rabbit care, diet, and daily routines.
- Create enrichment items that support the rabbits in Ferne’s care
Meet the Rabbit
- Visit one of our resident rabbits with Beth
- Learn the rabbit’s rescue story and why it lives at Ferne.
- Understand rabbit body language, favourite foods, needs, and daily routine
Visit Creative Corner to:
- Re-tell why the rabbit lives at Ferne.
- Show something they have learned through painting, drawing or crafting
- Complete a daily timeline of the rabbits day.
- Create simple enrichment boxes for our resident rabbits to enjoy.
All children will receive an Animal Care Certificate on completion of the session
Book your childs place here
Join us at Ferne for our 32nd annual dog show!
Check back here for more details to follow soon.
