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Indulge in a serving of farm-fresh food, while soaking in the unparalleled views across donkey paddocks, Devon’s rolling hills, and the Jurassic Coast.
Take sanctuary in the Taste of the West award-winning restaurant and choose from the colourful menu, packed with fresh, local, seasonal produce. All dishes are made on-site by the expert chefs who have hand-picked only the freshest ingredients for you to enjoy.
Hearty breakfasts, luscious lunches and tempting afternoon treats are dished up daily – best served with friends, family and fabulous views.
As a passionate animal welfare organisation, all meat dishes are responsibly sourced from producers with high standards of farming and welfare, while vegan or vegetarian options are prominent and varied. Good practice, good for the environment, good for you.
What’s more, every penny of profit from The Kitchen goes towards helping the donkeys and mules in the Charity’s care and in communities around the world – an extra helping for the hardworking animals who are most in need.
Once you’ve satisfied the foodie in you, take time to digest the scene that unfolds out from the restaurant veranda. Of if the food has put a pep in your step, go roaming along one of The Donkey Sanctuary’s many scenic trails and walks. Who knows what fuzzy friends you’ll meet along the way!
Open daily from 9am – 5pm*, 364 days a year, admission and parking at the sanctuary are free and dogs on leads are welcome.
*4pm November – February.
Breakfast from £2.00, main meals from £6.25, children’s meals from £3.95 and snacks and cakes from £2.40.
Season (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 09:00 | - 17:00* |
* Open 9am - 5pm March - October and 9am - 4pm November - February.
The Kitchen restaurant, Visitor Centre and Gift Shop are closed Christmas Day, but the sanctuary grounds remain open.
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The Kitchen is located at The Donkey Sanctuary just east of Sidmouth off the A3052.
Follow the brown signs to The Donkey Sanctuary, head down Dunscombe Lane and cross over the mini roundabout until you reach the Sanctuary’s main car park and visitor entrance.
The car park includes a coach park to welcome groups, although these need to be booked in advance on 01395 578222. There are also a number of disabled parking spaces to allow accessibility for wheelchair users.
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By bus Bus stops are located within easy walking distance for the 899 Axe Valley Mini Travel and 9A Stagecoach (Exeter - Seaton).
By train Honition is the nearest station, located 10 miles from the sanctuary.
By bike Cyclist will find the sanctuary on Route 2 of the National Cycle Network.
By foot From the South West Coast Path, take a short detour to the sanctuary at Weston Mouth.
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