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Join us on 18 and 19 May for Rydabus 2024. Experience the nostalgia of beautiful vintage buses and enjoy a day of live music and donkey activities at the Sanctuary.

The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary will be a terminus for Rydabus, offering free parking and free entry. Dogs are very welcome at the Sanctuary.

Transport back in time

Go back in time! Hop aboard vintage buses for a nostalgic journey around the Island and discover the Isle of Wight's rich heritage from a unique vantage point.

Café comforts

Start your day the right way with breakfast snacks including bacon rolls and egg mayo flatbreads and hot drinks at our café, open from 8:30am onwards.

Fuel up before your adventure with freshly brewed coffee and a bacon roll or take a round trip back to the Sanctuary and finish off the day with a delicious cake. Or if you really want to treat yourselves, you can book an indulgent afternoon tea. Afternoon teas need to be booked at least 48 hours in advance by giving us a call on 01983 852693 and selecting option 2.

Donkey grooming

Along with all our donkeys, ponies, and mule to meet, there’s the chance to take part in donkey grooming between:
10:30am – 12:30pm

1:30pm – 3:30pm
Please book online in advance, or on the day, subject to availability. 

We’ll also have live music in the courtyard with The Tuesdayz on Saturday, and The Boogie Woogie Sisters and Melodic Choir on Sunday to enjoy, starting from 11am each day.