Caldecott Hall
Beccles Rd
Fritton
NR31 9EY
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).
Redwings Caldecott is our largest visitor centre and is currently home with almost 100 horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. Here you can meet mini but mighty Shetland pony Sampson, plus a whole herd of donkeys and mules including adorable donkey Esther and Fox the handsome Shire! Entry is free and dogs on leads are welcome too!
Redwings Caldecott is our largest visitor centre and is currently home to almost 100 horses, ponies, donkeys and mules.
Here you can meet mini but mighty Shetland pony Sampson, plus a whole herd of donkeys and mules including adorable donkey Esther and Fox the handsome Shire!
Entry is free and dogs on leads are welcome!
After a stroll around the paddocks, enjoy a slice of cake and a warm cuppa in Oliver'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.
Caldecott Hall
Beccles Rd
Fritton
NR31 9EY
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 Caldecott will be closed over Christmas. The final day of opening will be Saturday 23rd December and the centre will then reopen on Friday 5th January 2024.
Our paddock walks close at 3.30pm.
Entry is free but we would love visitors to consider making a donation towards the care of our rescued residents.
Redwings Caldecott is situated on the A143 between Great Yarmouth and Beccles, opposite Fritton Lake. Postcode: NR31 9EY. The centre has free, on-site parking, including disabled parking bays.
The 580 bus, operated by Border Bus, runs between Harleston and Great Yarmouth and drops off passengers in Fritton. The bus stop is one mile away (20 min walk) from Redwings Caldecott, but please be aware there is no pavement that leads from the stop to the entrance of the visitor centre.
The closest train station is Haddiscoe, which is 2.8 miles away. You can pre-book a taxi with Newline Taxis on 01493 780156.
This area is popular with cyclists due to its location on the edge of the beautiful Norfolk Broads and all are welcome!
If you're visiting on holiday, why not make the trip by bike? And if you're a member a cycling club, why not make a trip to Redwings Caldecott to meet our rescued ponies and enjoy refreshments from our cafe as part of your regular bike rides?
If you're visiting the stunning Norfolk Broads, it's easy to incorporate a visit to Redwings Caldecott as part of your boating holiday. St Olaves marina is just two miles away.
We are in the process of updating our access statement for Redwings Caldecott. 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.
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 Caldecott 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 Oliver's Café. From jacket potatoes to paninis 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!
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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!
Sunday October 29th 2023
10:45am - 3:00pm
Tickets: Free
Hi friends! It’s me, Esther!
We are delighted to say that you can now book to stay at Redwings Caldecott!
The beautifully renovated Sanctuary Rooms are set within the lovely surroundings of Caldecott Hall, and offer accommodation for up to six people in three ensuite bedrooms, as well as a living area and kitchenette.
There is a golf course and a spa and leisure centre on the site as well as access to Redwings every weekend of course, and the Fritton Arms restaurant and pub are only a short distance away, as are many beautiful sections of the Norfolk Broads and the stunning Norfolk/Suffolk coastline.
Find out more and book your stay via Norfolk Holiday Properties
A visit to the Memory Garden at Redwings Caldecott provides a welcoming and reflective space for our supporters to remember lost loved ones, both people and pets.
Find out more about the project and purchase a memorial plaque, slate stone, memorial bench or help fund a special facility.