The Donkey Sanctuary
Welcome. This tour is for those who prefer a text-based version to the interactive experience, which can be accessed here.
Below you will find 3 main features:
- a navigation tool that generates directions between any 2 locations (you will then get a scene by scene description of that route)
- a list of all scenes with descriptions + options to view the 360° version with clockface descriptions and narration
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Select a start point and destination to find your way.
Descriptions below provide details using a clock face reference (3 o'clock is to the right at 90°, 6 o'clock is 180° etc). Please be aware this is an estimated position, not a guarantee.
Home
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An aerial view from behind the maze overlooking the heart of the sanctuary towards to the sea.
New Barn
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A view of donkeys eating straw inside a wooden barn
Sand Area
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A view of the sand walkway for main yard donkeys to access the grass paddock.
Main Yard Field
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A view of main yard grass paddock which is home to our largest herd of 50 donkeys.
Shelter 1
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A large green field with wooden fences around and a clear blue sky featuring a mixed herd of white, brown and grey elderly donkeys.
Shelter 2
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A large green field with wooden fences around and a clear blue sky featuring a mixed herd of white, brown and grey elderly donkeys.
Shelter 3
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A view of the shelter 3 yard and barn, featuring a mixed herd of white, brown and grey blind or partially sited donkeys.
Shelter 4
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A large green field with wooden fences around and a clear blue sky featuring a mixed herd of white, brown and grey donkeys.
Shelter 5
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A view of a grass paddock surrounded by trees featuring a mixture of brown, white and grey mules.
Shelter 6
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A view of shelter 6 grass paddock with two Poitou donkeys and two mules.
Miniature Donkeys
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A view of the grass paddock which is home to our miniature donkeys
Salston Paddock
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A view of the grass paddock at our salston boxes.
Guardian Paddock
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A view of the grass paddock where donkeys suitable for our Rehoming scheme live before moving to their Guardian home.
Cottage Shelter
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A view of the yard with a blue sky featuring a mixture of white, brown and grey donkeys which participate in our Donkey Assisted Activities.
Buffalo Barn
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A large green field with wooden fences around and a clear blue sky featuring a mixed herd of white, brown and grey large donkeys.
Garmston
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A large green field with wooden fences around and a clear blue sky featuring a mixed herd of white, brown and grey donkeys.
Chelsea Garden
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A view of a garden that was at Chelsea Flower Show
Rose Garden
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A view of a donkey statue in a garden with roses
Russell Garden
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A view of a statue of donkey in a memorial garden
Shelter Walk
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Walk around shelter 1 - 6 to see all the adoption donkeys at Sidmouth
Walk C
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A View of walkway C which is used as access to Buffalo Barn
Picnic Area
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A view of picnic benches over looking paddocks with miniature donkeys
Play Park
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A view of the outside play area overlooking the outside seating area
The Maze
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A view of the start of the maze with walkways to the memorial ways and path to Buffalo Barn
Main Yard
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A view of the Main Yard with access to walkways, visitor centre and gift shop
Exhibition Barn
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A view of an exhibition area with a wooden Land Rover with steps for children to play and a wall showcasing our work.
Understanding Donkey Zone
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A room with benches with interactive facts about donkeys
Dr S Hut
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A view of a desk and Dr Svendsen's belongings inside her hut
Indoor Areas - Main Entrance
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A view of the visitors entrance to The Donkey Sanctuary.
Visitor Atrium
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A view of the Entrance atrium which provides access the Kitchen, gift shop and main yard
The Kitchen
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A view of the order counter in The Kitchen and the tables.
Terrace
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A view of the outside seating area and terrace of The Kitchen which overlooks a donkey paddock and the sea.
Takeaway Hut & Outside Eating Area
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A view of our takeaway hut outside the shop
The Gift Shop
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A view of our gift shop featuring donkey themed items, gifts and merchandise.