Hoots Hollows is always worth a special visit! See more than 45 owls from around the world, all on display in their fabulous aviaries, or in our special undercover Arena, where you can even hold one! - a small donation of just £1 goes towards Owl Rescue for holding an owl.           Chat Room now open in the Main Animal Barn! Crafts for children and parents, Creature Feature with lots of fascinating facts and Afra's Story - a day in the life of Afra the pony (and Manor Farm) told in pictures   What about that extra special gift for that extra special person?  Adopting an animal at Manor Farm can make the perfect gift - it's personal, it lasts all year, and it has a very low carbon footprint!  When you adopt an animal you can visit them, maybe groom them or even take them for a walk (depending on the animal, of course) If you adopt an owl you can, of course, get to hold it! Silver and Gold Adoptions even include free passes to visit Manor Farm, to add that extra bit - and you can have the certificate framed for a little extra and posted anywhere in the uk mainland. check out our Adoptions Page, download a form and send it to us now! Meet the delightful and friendly animals, all with a story to tell and all available for adoption                                                               Donkeys Ponies Goats Owls     Indoor and Outdoor Play Adventures - something for all ages   Play Barn Adventure Play Fort Activity Wheelie House Play & Picnic Areas

Join in with the Animal Activities                 Animal Bedtime    Donkey Rides   Donkey & Llama Days                                     Enjoy the 100 acres of beautiful countryside                The Lake  The Nature Trail & Buttercup Walk The Wildflower Meadow                                                                Relax with a drink and a snack                     In our Old Barn Café ........or outside                                                or in our new Gallery Tea Bar next to the Play Barn

the magnificent Great Greys Hoots Hollows is well worth a special visit! Owl experts on hand to tell you all you need to know - stroke one, even have your photo taken holding one! Take a look at our Hoots Hollows page - click here -  and on our News Page - click here Hoots Hollows - owls from around the world >>>more Hoots Hollows has one of the largest collections of owls in the country - currently 46 owls from around the World, many of them rescued! You can see the ever-popular Barn owls, Tawnys and Snowy owls, but also the more unusual varieties such as the Great Greys, Indian Scops and Ashy Faced owls. What is really great is that you can get close enough in our indoor arena to touch and stroke them, hold them, even have your photo taken with them. How good is that?     Claudia from Quorn holds Bernie the Barn Owl     And there's more!  Great Birthday Parties Birthday parties at Manor Farm are particularly popular. A range of options are available Click here to learn more              How about this for the perfect gift? Adopt an animal at Manor Farm for your special someone, and present them with a framed certificate. They can come and visit their adopted animal whenever they want, and, depending on the animal, groom them, fuss them and take them for a walk! Its ethical, eco-friendly, and has a very, very tiny carbon footprint!  We will even post the certficate to them and, if you wish, mount it in a smart presentation frame. To give your gift that extra appeal, go for a Gold Adoption (with or without frame) and include free tickets for the family! Click here to look at the options  Be a Friend of Manor Farm for free, unlimited admission                                        Learn more about:    Schools' Page School Visits  Woodland Schools   Forest Schools Teddy Bears' Picnics                                    What's coming up... Check out our Events Page for all the details and more upcoming events Latest News......... Samson the Makinders Owl had a surprise the other day - "he" laid an egg!  So now you can visit Hoots Hollows at Manor Farm and say hello to Samantha May Day Bank Holiday Monday                   Emma and Katie, 3yo, from Ruddington, show their skills and artistic ability!     Ok, so the weather was a bit wet and windy on the day, but that's not enough to spoil the fun at Manor Farm! There is so much indoor fun and games, including our brand new Chat Room in the Main Animal Barn, with crafts, baby chicks on show, and Afra's Story - a day in the life of Afra the pony (and Manor Farm) told in pictures. And between showers, 100 acres of gorgeous countryside, with lake & woodland adventures, animals and owls, and loads of outdoor play & picnic areas. See more photos of the day on our News Page >>>   Please visit our facebook site and see them all - and while you are there, become a fan and get all the latest news and pics! (use the link below) Manor Farm Animal Centre & Donkey Sanctuary on Facebook   Kieran and Rebecca from Ashby take on Dad Greg at table football (he's hiding from the camera - they beat him!)

Opening Times & Prices On Mondays we are open for visitors but we have limited facilities available.  Please check the board at the entrance for details. On Bank Holidays and School Holiday Mondays we are fully open as normal. Tuesday - Friday All year: 10:00am - 4:00pm Weekends & Bank Holidays (inc. Bank Holiday Mondays) Summer : 10:00am - 5:00pm (April-October) Winter : 10:00am - 4:00pm (November-March) for further details please phone us on 01509 852525 Prices Adults £6.50 Children £5.50 Under 2s are free Please ask about our special group rates and arrangements! *** Please note *** : We can accept debit and card payments at the Main Entrance but not in the cafes.  (There is a 50p charge for card transactions)