Knowle Donkey Sanctuary
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- Family-friendly site at Knowle Donkey Sanctuary in the West Midlands
- NEC 15 minutes’ drive and family-friendly Warwick Castle 20 minutes
- Animals to meet; pub five minutes’ walk and shops five minutes’ drive
Site type
5
5
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
Admission
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Dogs
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Extras
- Facilities/activities including WiFi are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Electricity is metered on site at £0.38 per kWh and must be paid by debit/credit card or PayPal via the website link/QR code provided onsite. This site is under development and the owners will do everything they can to minimise disturbance to guests while improving the facilities. Also, there is some traffic noise from the A4141 at peak times, but it’s quiet at night. Only green or organic toilet fluids are allowed.
Languages spoken
English
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Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a developing site with large, level pitches, many featuring water and EHU. Visitors consistently praise the friendly donkeys and helpful staff. Amenities are basic, with no toilets/showers available, though future development is planned. Road noise is frequently mentioned but often not considered disruptive, especially at night. The site is well-located for local attractions and pubs.
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Last updated 04/08/2026
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Beautiful site and kids loved the…
Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Beautiful site and kids loved the donkeys. Pub within walking distance
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Right location, friendly greeting, key pad…
Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Right location, friendly greeting, key pad and APNR entry.
This is an up and coming site, with things still being built.
Disliked Nothing
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Great location and lovely donkeys.
Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Location was good. Easy to find. Nice walks up to the canal and pubs. Lovely donkeys, alpacas and sheep.
Disliked We were eventually welcomed by the one man there. He seemed to be doing everything entirely by himself including dumper truck operation and trying to progress the new build. He had help from other staff on day 3. The gate to visit the donkeys was locked 2 out of our 3 days, probably because he was on his own. A bit of road noise overnight. It will be much better when the toilet block is built and I would return at that point… not before.
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Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked The pitch was very generous! The site was clean. The owner is friendly and accommodating. Very easy to set up electricity and water replacement. My 6 year old loved the fact he had access to all the animals and it was a safe site for him to play and enjoy himself.
The site is still under development, toilets etc have not been built yet, but that was clear when we booked. Warick castle only 16 minutes away. Overall a great stay!
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Will definitely be back
Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Easy access to the site, 5 well defined and large pitches, great food at the local pub, lovely towpath walks, easy walk along mainly towpath into the picturesque village of Knowle. We went for the Summferfest in Solihull - taxis were easy to use to/from the site. Toilet facilities are in development. Couldn't fault the site. The owner was helpful and passionate about the donkey sanctuary which is operated fully by volunteers and relies on donations.
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Large serviced pitches as well as…
Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Large serviced pitches as well as the metered EHU, owner was very welcoming and the location is ideal for visiting our family nearby
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This site is a hidden gem!! A many stay venue!
Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked This site is a hidden gem!! Shush don’t tell anyone! It has everything you need for a motorhome stay but the truly wonderful delight is that it’s on a donkey sanctuary and there aren’t just donkeys but alpacas sheep and chickens. Truly lovely to see the site setting on a sanctuary. There’s a cafe too open on weekends for your breakfast butties and cake!
I loved this site the farmer was helpful and friendly and I felt very safe as a single lady travelling on my own as there are cameras on the site gates.
There a pub up 5 mins walking distance too.
Disliked Nothing to dislike, i checked the previous reviews and some mentioned the traffic noise, didn’t bother me.
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Owner is very friendly. Lovely big…
Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Owner is very friendly. Lovely big pitches. My wee one loved meeting the donkeys. Hooking up to electric was easy and wifi was good.
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Nice quiet spot great place…
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Anonymous Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Nice quiet spot great place for a test run for my (new to me ) camper
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Great small site in a lovely area
Anonymous Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Perfect small site for our one night stop over on our way back to Yorkshire. Lovely to see the donkeys close by.
Very helpful warden and pub close by on the Grand Union Canal.
Will be back for a longer stay to explore the area more.
Disliked Nothing, can see work in progress which can only improve it even more
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Knowle Donkey Sanctuary
Warwick Road
Knowle
Birmingham
West Midlands
England
B93 0EE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.37669°N
1.72657°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Must see
National Motorcycle Museum 4.8 mi
National Exhibition Centre 5.3 mi
Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden 5.7 mi
Stoneleigh Abbey 8.4 mi
Warwick Castle 8.5 mi
National Trust
Baddesley Clinton 2.1 mi
Packwood House 2.2 mi
Birmingham Back to Backs 9.9 mi
Kinwarton Dovecote 11.9 mi
Charlecote Park 12.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
PACKWOOD HOUSE 2.2 mi
Balsall Common to Fen End Circular 2.5 mi
BADDESLEY CLINTON HALL 2.5 mi
Kingswood - Packwood House 2.7 mi
Baddesley Clinton and Haywood Circular 3.1 mi
Local events
- Moseley Folk Festival (Friday, 4 September 2026 – Friday, 4 September 2026)
Birmingham, West Midlands 8.4 mi
- Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday, 6 August 2026 – Thursday, 6 August 2026)
Swadlincote, Derbyshire 24.8 mi
- Fairport's Cropredy Convention (Thursday, 13 August 2026 – Thursday, 13 August 2026)
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire 25.1 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Knowle Donkey Sanctuary have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Knowle Donkey Sanctuary dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Knowle Donkey Sanctuary? After you’ve all stopped fussing the donkeys, local bucket-list attractions include the spectacular and family-friendly Warwick Castle (20 minutes’ drive), with jousting sessions, raptor flying displays and live shows re-enacting major events … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Knowle Donkey Sanctuary?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Knowle Donkey Sanctuary? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.