Parkgate Pony Sanctuary
‍Wirral

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.