Meet Mickey Mouse and the Animals at Remus Horse Sanctuary’s First Open Day of 2026

Remus Horse Sanctuary is inviting families and animal lovers to its first Open Day of the 2026 season on Sunday 3 May from 1pm to 4pm – and this year there’s a very special guest star: Mickey Mouse!

Visitors can meet the animals, explore the Sanctuary, enjoy refreshments, and take part in a range of activities. Entry is £8 for adults and £6 for children, or £16 per person to include a Cream Tea. Booking is encouraged for all tickets, with pre-booking essential for the Cream Tea to help with catering. A variety of drinks, snacks and stalls selling gifts, books and bric-a-brac will also be available throughout the afternoon.

The Sanctuary cares for over 100 horses, ponies, donkeys and other animals, many rescued from neglect or unsafe situations. With no government funding, public support is essential to continue this vital work.

Open Days give visitors a chance to see the difference Remus makes every day and to understand the scale of the horse welfare crisis in the UK

Other Open Day dates this season are Sunday 7 June, Sunday 5 July, Sunday 2 August, Sunday 6 September, and the final event of the season on Sunday 4 October. All events run from 1pm to 4pm, with drinks, snacks, Cream Teas by booking in advance, and a variety of stalls.

“Having Mickey Mouse join us for our Open Day is a real treat for families, and Open Days are a wonderful opportunity for everyone to see the very real difference Remus makes every day for our animals,” says Sue Burton, founder of Remus Horse Sanctuary. “Your support helps us provide care, shelter and love to horses and ponies who need it most.”

Advance booking is recommended for all tickets, and spaces for the Cream Teas are limited. Secure your place online now: www.remussanctuary.org/events/open-day-at-the-sanctuary-may.

Come along, meet the animals, and join the fun!