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Bransby Horses is an equine rescue and welfare charity based just a few miles north of Lincoln. We have been rescuing, rehabilitating, rehoming and providing sanctuary care for equines in need since 1968 when our founder, Peter Hunt, arrived from London with his rescued mare, Sally. He purchased a modest amount of land here in Bransby village and his vision grew in to the charity we are today. We are proud to be able to share this with you and invite you to meet many of our equine residents from horses and ponies to donkeys and mules.

We welcome thousands of visitors each year who enjoy meeting our four-legged residents and exploring miles of picturesque walkways. Bransby Horses is perfect for a family day out, picnic venue, meeting place and eatery, serving breakfast, lunch and light refreshments. Whilst we do not charge an entry fee, we appreciate donations to support our vital welfare work.

View our welcome leaflet and site map and our visitor accessibility statement.

Talks and Tours

All talks

Browse our online calendar and discover all the talks and tours our supporters can attend this year.

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Donkey Talks

Learn all about these amazing animals year-round in our behind-the-scenes donkey talks.

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Sponsorship Stars

Our Sponsorship Star talks are perfect for supporters who want to see their stars up close.

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Training

Get a behind-the-scenes view of our training methods and how we build trust with our equines.

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Sanctuary Care

Learn more about Sanctuary Care at Bransby Horses and how we care for these unique equines.

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Rehabilitation

These talks will give you a behind-the-scenes view of the work that goes into rehabilitating equines.

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Our recently refurbished rustic-style gift shop is host to a range of stunning gifts, from the elegant Wrendale range, Alex Clark Art and Mrs Bridges Preserves collection to children’s soft toys, games, homewares and charity branded items.

There is something for everyone and all profits from your purchases help support our work in equine welfare.

We also have an online shop which you can browse and purchase at the click of a button.

Our Visitor Centre is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.

Please note, the visitor centre car park gates are locked at 4.15pm.

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What's On

Our Cafe

Charity Shop

See what our visitors think...

What a fabulous place. We were thrilled to see so many ponies-we particularly love miniature Shetlands so any opportunity to see them and get close is much appreciated. The whole place is extremely professionally run and the equines are in great condition and happy. Staff glad to stop and chat if you’d like but they are going about their business prioritising the ponies which is exactly as it should be.

Easily the best breakfast in the Lincoln area followed by a walk around the well looked after horses and donkeys. Not forgetting the play park for the children. A grand morning out !

Absolutely amazing place the staff were lovely and helpful. My 2 year old little boy loves horses and they were so friendly he loved petting them and giving them a lovely stroke. The horses and donkeys are lovely the cafe is an amazing price the food was lovely and the cups of tea were spot on. Will definitely be coming back.

These are the best scones around. We are out most days around Worksop, Retford, Gainsborough and this is the best for scones. Really excellent. Everything else very good with really friendly staff. Great for a walk to see the donkeys and horses too.

We loved meeting some of the donkeys and horses here. The centre appears well-organized, and it was comforting to see rescued equines living contentedly. The gift shop and cafe are well worth visiting too.

How to find us

We are located in the heart of Bransby. Covering 600 acres of beautiful Lincolnshire countryside, there’s plenty to discover on your visit, including miles of picturesque walkways.

Find us: Bransby Horses, Bransby, Lincoln, LN1 2PH Or What 3 Words: customers.hoops.alright

An award winning venue

Please be advised that due to our nature as a working farm with flammable materials, and to keep our equines and visitors safe, we do not permit smoking anywhere on site. There is a smoking shelter and ash tray located in the main visitor car park for your convenience and safety.

Our Cafe

Home to our famous sausage rolls, Victoria sponge, English breakfasts, Afternoon Tea’s and plenty of delicious cake choices, the Bransby Horses 5* hygiene rated Cafe offers something for everyone.

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Virtual Tours

Get a taste of our visitor experience at Bransby Horses from your own home

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FAQs

For further information, you can access our Visitor Frequently Asked Questions on the following link

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