Spa Lane
Aylsham
Norfolk
NR11 6UE
If you have a question or special requirement for your visit to one of our centres, please telephone 01508 505246 (phone lines are open 9am to 4pm, seven days a week).
Situated in idyllic Norfolk countryside, Redwings Aylsham is home to over 70 residents including real-life Black Beauty Maya, donkey duo Wiggins and Wacko, and Redwings’ notorious herd of Shetlands - 'The Gangsters'. With free entry and parking, this award winning centre is the perfect way to spend the day.
Please note: Redwings Aylsham is temporarily closed while we have a brand-new woodchip paddock being constructed. All the details can be found here.
Situated in idyllic Norfolk countryside, Redwings Aylsham is home to over 70 residents including real-life Black Beauty Maya, donkey duo Wiggins and Wacko, as well as Redwings’ notorious herd of Shetlands - 'The Gangsters'. In recent years we have been awarded a special accolade from Visit England for our 'outstanding welcome' and voted the Muddy Stilettos Best Family Attraction in Norfolk, so we do hope you will feel very much at home with us!
Entry is free and dogs on leads are welcome!
After a stroll around the paddocks, as well as the centre's peaceful wildlife ponds, enjoy a slice of cake and a warm cuppa in Gulliver's cafe. You can also browse the on-site gift shop, and all sale proceeds go towards the care of Redwings' residents, including those you meet on your visit.
Spa Lane
Aylsham
Norfolk
NR11 6UE
If you have a question or special requirement for your visit to one of our centres, please telephone 01508 505246 (phone lines are open 9am to 4pm, seven days a week).
Please note: Redwings Aylsham is temporarily closed for the construction of a brand-new woodchip paddock.
Our paddock walks close at 3.30pm.
We are open every day throughout the summer, including Bank Holidays. We operate reduced opening times during the rest of the year, and close over Christmas and New Year.
Entry is free but we would love visitors to consider making a donation towards the care of our rescued residents.
Just 12 miles from the centre of Norwich, Redwings Aylsham is situated off the A140 junction at Henry Page Road, Aylsham. Postcode: NR11 6UE.
Our nearest bus stops are at Motel, Norwich Road, 0.6 miles away (12 min walk), or Howard Way, Henry Page Road, 0.5 miles away (10 min walk).
The closest train station is North Walsham, which is 8.5 miles away. You can pre-book an accessible taxi with NJE Taxis who are based in North Walsham.
Alternatively the next closest train station is Norwich, which is 14 miles away.
Redwings Aylsham is close to the popular cycling route, the Marriott's Way. From the west on Bure Valley Path, Marriott’s Way, turn south (away from Aylsham Town Centre) onto Cawston Road or from the east on Hungate Street head to Henry Page Road, B1145. Keep going until you see Spa Lane on your right. Turn into Spa Lane and left into the Redwings entrance, clearly signposted.
A bike rack is located to the right of the Welcome Centre door. Hooks for hanging wet gear are located behind the balcony staircase. Information for cyclists is located behind the reception desk - please ask.
If you are a member of a cycling club, why not make a trip to Redwings Aylsham to meet our rescued ponies and enjoy refreshments from our cafe as part of your regular bike rides?
Please note: The children's play is temporarily closed due to repairs required following heavy rain.
We are in the process of updating our access statement for Redwings Aylsham. If you have any queries about the accessibility of the centre, please call our team on 01508 505246.
If you would like to organise a visit on behalf of a community or youth group, please email education@redwings.co.uk so we can discuss your needs.
We do not charge for group visits, however you may wish to make a donation or fall in love with one of our Adoption Stars and choose to sponsor them! However you wish to support us, your help will ensure we can continue to take care of the lovely rescued residents you see on your visit, now and into the future.
If your group cannot visit in person, Redwings also offers virtual talks! We can offer the choice of a general Redwings talk about who we are and what we do, or a talk about general horse care as well as the specialist sanctuary care we provide our rescued residents.
The talk can be carried out via MS Teams or Zoom as you prefer (or contact us to discuss other options!).
We're happy to provide bespoke visits for schools and colleges at our visitor centres. Whether you're looking for a fun, educational day out for your pupils at the end of the school year, or you're a college with students studying animal or equine care, we can tailor visits for all ages and levels of knowledge.
Visits can include speaking to those who care for our rescued residents day-in, day-out, a chance to meet some of our horses and donkeys up-close, and hands on activities, subject to staff availability.
To enquire about a school or college visit, please email education@redwings.co.uk so we can discuss your needs.
We do not charge for visits, but many schools offer to fundraise for Redwings, sponsor one of our Adoption Stars or even write about us in their school magazines or social media to help raise awareness. All support helps our rescued residents continue to live happy and healthy lives at the Sanctuary.
Interested in a career with Redwings?
For all the latest opportunities at Aylsham and across all our Redwings estate, please visit our job vacancy portal.
Volunteering
If you would like to find out more about volunteering at Redwings please go to our volunteering page
After making plenty of new four-legged friends, you can grab a bite to eat in Gulliver's Café. From pizzas to jacket potatoes, sandwiches and slices of delicious cake, alongside a selection of hot and cold drinks, there's something for all tastes. All proceeds support the hundreds of animals in Redwings’ care, including those you meet on your visit!
The gift shop offers a wide range of items including a selection of Redwings branded gifts for all the family (including the dog!), as well as locally sourced products ad produce, as a special souvenir of your day out. You can even purchase exclusive Redwings Adoption Star merchandise - the perfect gift if you are buying an adoption for a loved one or simply for yourself!
We appreciate not everyone can visit in person so why not browse our online shop for the latest gifts? Every time you shop, at one of our centres or online, you help us make a difference!
Little ones can find out just what it takes to care for horses in our specialist education centre called Red’s Shed, based here at Redwings Aylsham.
Full of interactive games and activities, children can organise a rescue operation, create the perfect paddock and even dress up in protective quarantine outfits for a fun, hands-on look at what it’s like to work at Redwings.
Did you know Redwings Aylsham is also home to two beautiful wildlife ponds?
After spending time with our rescued residents, why not take a relaxing stroll along our nature walks and see what wildlife you can spot?
The ponds are a haven for animals, including swans, herons and butterflies. We’ve even spotted kingfishers and otters!