Ferne Animal Sanctuary plans for the return of its Spring Festival

Somerset charity, Ferne Animal Sanctuary is gearing up for a day of springtime fun with its annual Spring Festival, taking place on Sunday 20 April, within its beautiful grounds near Chard.

Expect an exciting Easter Egg hunt through the sanctuary’s lush grounds, where little explorers may get the opportunity to bump into the Easter Bunny while they follow the Easter themed adventure trail. Animal lovers can get up close with Ferne’s charming colony of rabbits, friendly pigs and much more as the sanctuary’s expert team shares fun and fascinating insights about their care.

Young adventurers can unleash their creativity in the sanctuary’s Creative Corner, which will be packed with hands-on activities to spark the imagination of inquisitive minds young and old. Fundraising fun awaits, including Easter wreath decorating, painting stained glass Easter eggs, puzzles galore, and native bird egg-themed educational activities—all in support of Ferne’s mission to rescue, rehome and rehabilitate animals in need.

Ferne Animal Sanctuary is teaming up with the local community to bring a vibrant selection of stalls to this year’s Spring Festival, which will be packed with seasonal delights. Visitors can browse an array of handcrafted treasures, from cakes, homemade crafts, artwork, Easter toys, cards and more, all while enjoying a delicious toastie from Butter Side Up.

Amy Rendell, Corporate & Events Officer at Ferne Animal Sanctuary, says, “We’re egg-cited to welcome visitors back for another fantastic Spring event, we love celebrating Easter and the start of the visitor season with our wonderful community. We have planned a day filled with fun, discovery and of course, plenty of opportunities to meet our incredible animal friends. From the Easter Egg hunt to our expert pet talks and the brilliant local stalls, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Every ticket sold helps us to continue our vital work in rescuing and caring for animals in need—we can’t wait to see families, friends and animal lovers join us for a memorable day.”

Ferne Animal Sanctuary is a non-government funded charity that has provided refuge and rehabilitation to its animals for more than 80 years. Located in a Natural Landscapes area and nested in the Blackdown Hills near Chard, Somerset, Ferne Animal Sanctuary houses and cares for more than 300 animals on its 72-acre site.

Entry prices will be reduced to £5 per adult and £3 per child. For more information about tickets and Ferne Animal Sanctuary, please visitwww.ferneanimalsanctuary.org