Only 4 miles from Kingfisher Cottage
See how the Flicka Foundation are caring for over 70 donkeys and 30 horses, all rescued from situations of abuse, neglect and abandonment. Some are young donkeys and foals, like Hamish, Darcey, Clover and Archie.
Lots love to be fussed and there is a Tea Bray’k tea room overlooking the donkey paddocks for when you need nourishing.
Animals and tea rooms
Originally called ‘The Golden Oldies’ in 1995, it changed to its current name when “Flicka” came along. Flicka was a small strawberry roan pony, rescued after being found abandoned in the middle of an industrial estate amongst high-rise buildings and billowing smoke. He was delightful – he loved people, was very affectionate and adored fuss and attention despite his terrible start in life. After several years of teaching young children to ride he was retired to peaceful convalescence never to be forgotten…
Since Flicka’s arrival, over 1,000 animals have been rescued and rehabilitated for lots of different reasons, including hundreds of horses, ponies, sheep, pigs, cows, cats, dogs, rabbits, other small animals and of course donkeys. Each one has had a story to tell. Some had suffered unthinkable cruelty, neglect or abuse, others had been abandoned or were ailing in some way and requiring lots of special attention and TLC.
Our children and grandchildren love fussing them when they come over to greet you, but some of the donkeys may be more nervous due to the trauma they have suffered, and might prefer hanging back slightly.
During the spring and summer months nearly all the donkeys are out in the paddocks; you can take a stroll down the visitor walkways and watch them enjoying their lives in peace after all the trauma they have endured.
The Tea Bray’k tea room serves drinks, snacks and delicious homemade cakes from 11.00 – 4.00. Overlooking the donkey paddocks, the vegetarian café sells delicious homemade cake and light snacks with all proceeds going to the charity and the care of the wonderful resident animals. Your dog is welcome to wander around the sanctuary with you but must be on a lead.
Access to all areas of the site is possible for visitors with limited ability and disabled toilet facilities are available.
Car parking is available.
Location: The Flicka Foundation, Penty Noweth Farm, Penryn, Falmouth, TR10 9JB
Telephone: 01326 373601
For further information, including opening hours and special events visit: https://www.flickafoundation.org.uk/
