Saving Animals Together since 1983

Saving Animals Together since 1983

Events

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END OF SUMMER CARNIVAL
23RD TO 25TH AUGUST

Your admission fee includes access to all this fun and more:

🎡 Mini Ferris Wheel 🤸 Bungee Trampolines 🚗 Bumper Carz 🍵 Teacups & Saucers Ride ✈️ Elephant & Kopter Ride 🎠 Chair-O-Planes 😄 Mega Inflatable Slide 🧠 Crazy Legs Children’s Entertainer 🐴 Pony Cycles 🚌 Soft Play Bus 🏰 Bouncy Castles

…all set against the beautiful backdrop of our sanctuary and incredible rescued animals! 🐷🐮🦙

🎟 Book tickets online for discounted entry – don’t miss out on this jam-packed family adventure!

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SONGS UNDER THE STARS WITH THE ED SHEERAN ILLUSION
29TH AUGUST 2025

Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music, great food, and family fun – all in support of the 700+ rescued animals who call Hopefield home.

Get ready to sing your heart out with The Ed Sheeran Illusion, one of the UK’s best tribute acts. Before the show, enjoy:

BBQ serving delicious burgers and hot dogs
Fully licensed bar with beer, wine, soft drinks & more
Inflatables to keep the little ones entertained (6.30pm – 9pm)

For a truly unique experience, upgrade your ticket to camp overnight in our Events Field – with out friendly goats and alpacas as your neighbours! wake up to the peace and tranquillity of our 53-acre sanctuary.

AFTERNOON TEA
6TH SEPTEMBER

Your ticket includes general admission to the sanctuary, where you can meet and learn about over 600 rescued animals who now live in safety and comfort thanks to your support. Afternoon Tea Includes:

- 4 delicious finger sandwiches
- 1 freshly baked scone
- 1 serving of plant-based butter
- 1 Tiptree jam jar
- 1 cherry bakewell cake
- 1 rich chocolate brownie
- Unlimited tea & coffee

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with friends and family, surrounded by nature and animals, knowing that every penny goes directly towards caring for our residents. Book now to secure your spot and help us continue our vital rescue and rehabilitation work!

DOGGY FUN DAY
21ST SEPTEMBER

SAVE THE DATE - MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

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CARS & CRAFTS
28TH SEPTEMBER

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exotic animal weekend
4th & 5th October

Come and meet ALL of our amazing rescued animals, including our exotic residents like meerkats, skunks, foxes, parrots, birds of prey, and so much more! We can only have these animals on public display 6 days a year, so don’t miss out!

We can only have these animals on public display 6 days a year, so don’t miss out! Make a day of it with your family, with additional activities including:

BBQ
Saddle Up Bar
Soft Play Bus
Exotic Animal Trail

*Note: Free entry passes are non-redeemable on these weekends

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AFTERNOON TEA
12TH SEPTEMBER

Your ticket includes general admission to the sanctuary, where you can meet and learn about over 600 rescued animals who now live in safety and comfort thanks to your support. Afternoon Tea Includes:

- 4 delicious finger sandwiches
- 1 freshly baked scone
- 1 serving of plant-based butter
- 1 Tiptree jam jar
- 1 cherry bakewell cake
- 1 rich chocolate brownie
- Unlimited tea & coffee

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with friends and family, surrounded by nature and animals, knowing that every penny goes directly towards caring for our residents. Book now to secure your spot and help us continue our vital rescue and rehabilitation work!

MORE INFORMATION

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