Worcestershire

The Nickless, Milson, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY14 0BE

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Cows, pigs, sheep, hens, cockerels, geese, goats, alpaca, turkeys, rabbits

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We offer Sanctuary Tours where you can enjoy a guided tour of our beautiful site, learning all about our habitat projects such as our Pig Woodland, Home for Rescued Hens and Goat Village, and meet the animals who call Goodheart home. We also run pig experiences, giving you the opportunity to spend time with these intelligent and social animals. In the winter, these take place in our Pig Barn, while in the summer, our ‘pig’nics’ allow you to enjoy time outdoors with the pigs before having lunch beside their paddocks. We also run annual Open Days where we invite visitors to explore the sanctuary, enjoy vegan food, browse stalls, listen to educational talks, and take part in activities for all ages. It’s a chance to meet the animals, learn more about our work, and see first-hand what sanctuary life is all about.

Our Sanctuary Tours and Animal Experiences demonstrate how farm animals should live—free to roam, socialise, and express their natural behaviours in a safe and spacious environment. These are the very things denied to them in factory farms. Spending time with our residents also helps people see them as individuals - each one intelligent, curious, and full of personality, just like the pets we share our homes with. By forming these close connections, many visitors begin to see farmed animals in a new light, often leading to more thoughtful and compassionate choices in their daily lives. Our School Trips and Work Experience placements give young people the chance to learn about animals in a meaningful way, helping to foster empathy, kindness, and respect. By spending time at the sanctuary, they see first-hand how animals think, feel, and form bonds, challenging common misconceptions.

1-2 hours

Provide a safe and loving forever home for animals in need, with a special focus on farmed animals who are so often overlooked. At our sanctuary in the West Midlands, they can live in peace, free to express their natural behaviours. Our work goes beyond rescue - we want to help people see animals as the sentient beings they are, capable of feeling joy, fear, and pain, just like us. By sharing their stories, we hope to inspire more compassionate choices and a kinder world for all animals.

A Sanctuary Tour is a great way to learn more about our work, our mission, and the many animals who call our sanctuary home. It’s an opportunity to see first-hand how they live and thrive in a safe and caring environment. Our Open Days are also a fantastic experience, especially for children, with a variety of activities on offer, from scavenger hunts and workshops to animal meet-and-greets and more.

Before visiting, we recommend parents and children take a little time to learn about the animals they’ll be meeting and the work we do as a sanctuary, via our website: www.goodheartanimalsanctuaries.com. Practical preparations include checking the weather forecast and dressing appropriately—our sanctuary is mostly outdoors, so sturdy footwear and waterproofs or sun protection (depending on the season) are a good idea. Bringing a reusable water bottle and snacks is also recommended, though we encourage plant-based options in line with our values. Most importantly, we ask visitors to come with an open mind and a gentle approach, ready to meet our animals with kindness and respect.

Our sanctuary is a special place to visit all year round, with something unique to offer in every season. The best time to visit depends on what you’d like to experience! Spring and summer are great for seeing the sanctuary at its liveliest, with longer days, plenty of sunshine, and lots of animals enjoying the outdoors. This is also when we run our ‘pig’nics’ and other special events. Autumn offers beautiful scenery and a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere, while winter visits provide a cosy experience, especially with our Pig Barn experiences, where you can spend time with the pigs in their warm indoor space. No matter the weather or time of year, we make every visit special, ensuring guests have a meaningful experience with our animals and learn about the work we do.

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We are always in need of volunteers to lend a hand at our annual Open Days. If you're interested, please reach out to us at info@goodheart.org.uk for more information.

We are open by appointment/booking only

Sanctuary Tours & 'Pig'nic Experiences: Adults - £25.00. Children under 12 - £15.00. Open Days are £5 per ticket with under 5s going free.

Sanctuary Tours - returning March 2025 'Pig'nic Experiences - returning March 2025 Summer Open Day - Saturday 19th July 2025 Autumn Open Day - Saturday 6th September 2025

Our sanctuary is in a great location, close to several popular attractions. We’re near Go Ape in Wyre Forest, perfect for outdoor adventures, as well as the historic Severn Valley Railway, where you can enjoy a scenic steam train ride. The Royal Air Force Museum Midlands offers a fascinating look at aviation history, and there are lots of beautiful National Trust properties and parks to explore. A visit to our sanctuary can easily be combined with a day exploring these fantastic nearby sites.

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Yes, we kindly ask that visitors bring vegan food only when eating on site, to respect the animals who call our sanctuary home

If you have any questions at all, please get in touch with us at info@goodheart.org.uk and our friendly team will be happy to help.