Since 1984, Parkgate Pony Sanctuary has offered lifelong care and second chances to equines in need. Based in the heart of the Wirral and run by the Bamford family, our sanctuary provides a loving, forever home to over 25 rescued ponies and horses—many elderly, abandoned, or no longer wanted.
We serve the communities of Parkgate, Neston, Heswall and beyond, offering hands-on care, emergency rescue, and advice for local horse owners. From quiet retirements to complex rehabilitations, every animal we welcome is treated with patience, compassion and dignity.
Thanks to a generous land donation in 1997, our sanctuary opened to the public—giving visitors the chance to meet our ponies, learn their stories, and connect with nature in a truly special way.
Parkgate Pony Sanctuary runs entirely on donations, sponsorships, pony adoptions, fundraising events, and the invaluable time of our volunteers. Every act of support helps us continue offering safe refuge to horses and ponies who have nowhere else to go.
We also provide therapeutic pony visits to care homes and community groups, run educational sessions on horse care and welfare, and offer opportunities for children and adults to form meaningful connections with our animals. Whether you’re from Parkgate, Neston, Heswall or just visiting the Wirral, you’re always welcome to get involved.
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We rescue ponies and horses facing neglect, abandonment, or the end of their working life. Whether elderly, disabled, or simply unwanted, each one finds lifelong refuge here at Parkgate.
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Through talks, school visits, and hands-on experiences, we teach equine care, stable skills, and compassion. Our ponies also visit care homes, offering therapy and comfort
Once a pony joins our sanctuary, it’s part of the family. We never sell or trade animals. Rehoming is rare and only ever to trusted, monitored environments.
Our sanctuary is run entirely on public kindness — from generous donors to hands-on volunteers. Every helping hand and heart makes a real difference to our ponies’ lives.
Cheshire Guinea Pig Rescue shares our sanctuary space in Heswall, providing care, rehabilitation and rehoming for unwanted or neglected guinea pigs across Parkgate, Neston and the Wirral. Run by a dedicated local team, the rescue promotes small-animal welfare and responsible ownership. Visitors can meet some of the guinea pigs and learn how to adopt, donate or support their work.
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