Visit Us

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.

An award winning venue

travelers choice 2023, thank you for your support

2023 winner of small visitor attraction of the year

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soup and two slices of bread on a white plate with the caption "our cafe"

selection of second hand rugs for sale with the caption "charity shop"

Gift Shop

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.

Opening Hours

Bransby Horses is open Wednesday to Sunday 10am – 4pm.

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

Facilities

Free parking
Free entry
Gift & Donated Goods Shop
Cafe with dog friendly seating
Dogs on leads welcome

Donations welcomed
Play park
Children’s activity trails
No booking required
Fully accessible

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Our Bransby visitor site spans across 600 acres of beautiful countryside and we have hundreds of horses, ponies, donkeys and mules living on site.

There are many walkways for you to follow and we now have a recommended 40 minute countryside walk as a great attraction and activity to do with kids as it walk is buggy and wheelchair friendly. Simply ask for the map when you arrive at our visitor centre.

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

“We passed quite a few pleasant hours at Bransby Horses. More than we were actually expecting to. It’s a lovely place with modern facilities run by a highly commendable charity. I would certainly recommend a visit.”

Wheretogowiththekids Instagram blogger Suzy McCullough

“The donkeys were our favourites as they were very interactive and it was particularly amusing when they all started ‘he-hawing’ at each other. We also enjoyed looking around the donated goods shop and the girls where super excited to find some My Little Pony figures. We finished our visit with a cup of tea and some delicious vegan chocolate cake in the tastefully decorated and clean cafe.”

Instagram blogger @mamabenatural

Visitor Fire Safety

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

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FAQs

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

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