FERNE Animal Sanctuary is inviting visitors for a day of family-friendly Halloween activities - which will further contribute to supporting animals in need.

Families are invited to the event at the sanctuary on the edge of the Blackdown Hills, near Chard, which will feature pumpkin carving, a fancy-dress competition and spooky sanctuary tours on Thursday, October 31, from 10am to 4pm

The Halloween fun will continue with daily craft activities, decorations, and Halloween games for the rest of half-term

Ferne Animal Sanctuary is a non-government funded charity which has a retail shop on Wellington’s High Street and seven other outlets throughout Somerset, Devon and Dorset.

Relying wholly on fundraising through grants and donations, the sanctuary provides refuge and rehabilitation for more than 300 animals on its 72-acre site, welcoming thousands of leisure visitors every year who visit the working sanctuary for a fun day out or a learning experience.

Founded at the beginning of the Second World War by the late Nina, Duchess of Hamilton and Brandon, Ferne Animal Sanctuary provided temporary refuge for animals belonging to service men and women.

At the end of the war many owners failed to return for their pets and so Ferne Animal Sanctuary began. And 85 years later, the sanctuary is still acting as a refuge for hundreds of animals from across the county and beyond. 

Families can join Ferne Animal Sanctuary for their Halloween celebration with reduced entry fees for just £5 per adult and £1 per child.  

When booking visits, guests can purchase general admission tickets, or on selective dates throughout the year ticket holders can purchase dedicated behind-the-scenes guided tours with the animal care team.

To find out more about Ferne Animal Sanctuary and their upcoming events visithttps://www.ferneanimalsanctuary.org/ or visit their social media pages.