Hopefield Animal Sanctuary & Visitor Centre

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary & Visitor Centre Caring for sick, unwanted and mistreated animals since 1983. We are an Essex-based non-profit organisation caring for sick, unwanted and mistreated animals.
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Proud to be championed by Leona Lewis.

25/06/2026

If Chip could give one piece of advice today, it would be this: drink your water! 💦🐴

💙 Visitor Update – Friday 26th June 💙Following our decision to close on Tuesday this week, we have now also made the dif...
25/06/2026

💙 Visitor Update – Friday 26th June 💙

Following our decision to close on Tuesday this week, we have now also made the difficult decision to close to visitors on Friday 26th June as the high temperatures set to continue.

Everyone with a booking for Friday will be contacted as soon as possible by a member of our team 🙏🏼

We know this may be disappointing for those who were looking forward to visiting, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding and support. Thank you for helping us put our animals first 💙

Charlie forgot his hat this morning… but thankfully our lorikeets were more than happy to step in and help! 😂🦜On a more ...
24/06/2026

Charlie forgot his hat this morning… but thankfully our lorikeets were more than happy to step in and help! 😂🦜

On a more serious note, we hope everyone (human and animal alike!) stays safe during this spell of extreme heat. Please remember to stay hydrated, seek out shade where possible, avoid unnecessary time in the sun during the hottest part of the day, and check in on vulnerable friends, family members and pets ☀️

With temperatures soaring, it’s not just us feeling the heat — our wildlife is struggling too 🐝🦔🐦From leaving out fresh ...
24/06/2026

With temperatures soaring, it’s not just us feeling the heat — our wildlife is struggling too 🐝🦔🐦

From leaving out fresh water to creating shady spots in your garden, there are lots of simple ways you can make a big difference to the wild animals sharing our communities this summer 🫶🏻

We’ve put together a handy blog packed with tips on how you can help local wildlife stay safe, hydrated and comfortable during the hotter months: https://hopefield.org.uk/blog/ways-to-help-local-wildlife-during-the-hot-summer-months/

Every small act of kindness can make a world of difference 💙

Good morning from some of the biggest breakfast enthusiasts at the sanctuary! 🐮While most of us are still reaching for t...
23/06/2026

Good morning from some of the biggest breakfast enthusiasts at the sanctuary! 🐮

While most of us are still reaching for that first cup of coffee, these gentle giants have already tucked into their breakfast and are ready to start the day 🥰

We hope your morning is wonderful too 💙

Important Visitor Update – Tuesday 23rd June 💙Due to the extreme temperatures forecast for tomorrow, we have made the di...
22/06/2026

Important Visitor Update – Tuesday 23rd June 💙

Due to the extreme temperatures forecast for tomorrow, we have made the difficult decision to close the sanctuary to visitors on Tuesday 23rd June.

The welfare of our 700 rescued residents will always be our top priority, and our team needs to be able to give 100% of their attention to ensuring the animals remain safe, comfortable and well cared for throughout the heatwave.

Thank you for your understanding and support. Please take care of yourselves, stay cool where possible, and keep an eye on elderly relatives, neighbours and pets during the heat ☀️🌡️

Sending lots of love to our handsome boy, Fen 💙Fen has been feeling a little under the weather recently after picking up...
21/06/2026

Sending lots of love to our handsome boy, Fen 💙

Fen has been feeling a little under the weather recently after picking up a virus, but he’s receiving plenty of treatment, care and TLC from our dedicated team of animal caregivers 🐴

While he’s not quite his usual self just yet, he’s in the best possible hands and we’re hopeful he’ll be back to full health again soon.

Please join us in wishing Fen a speedy recovery and leave him a little message of support in the comments – we’re sure he’d appreciate all the love 🥰

WOW, WOW, WOW - what an AMAZING Vegan & Wellness Day we had today! 💚Not only did we welcome our highest number of visito...
20/06/2026

WOW, WOW, WOW - what an AMAZING Vegan & Wellness Day we had today! 💚

Not only did we welcome our highest number of visitors ever in the five years we've been hosting this event, but it was also such a pleasure for our team to spend the day surrounded by so many like-minded people who share our passion for kindness, compassion and animal welfare 🫶

Thank you to each and every person who came along today. By attending, you've not only helped support the work we do here at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, but you've also supported so many fantastic small businesses, charities and organisations doing incredible things.

A huge thank you to all of our wonderful stallholders:

Norwegian Bakers, Suffolk & Essex Hunt Sabs, My Creative Meditation, Handcrafted Sparkle , Moksha Herbs, Little Shanti Gifts, Essex Badger Protection Group, Gluttony Fudge, That Green Life UK, Juicy Bar Vitality, The Hoppy Acre Animal Sanctuary, The Pixie Witch Emporium, Greedy Vegan Van, Fitness with Corinne, Essex Wildlife Trust, Creative Grass Ltd., Gaaga's Sauce, Perfect Pressure, Emily Jones Reflexology, Wanderers Haven Animal Sanctuary, Forever Living, Brentwood Counselling and Therapy Centre, Scents by Susanne, Camp Beagle, Champagne Street, Enak (it won't let us tag everyone sadly 😢)

A special thank you to Brentwood Counselling and Therapy Centre & Therapy Centre and Wellbeing Yoga, whose workshops were hugely popular throughout the day and received fantastic feedback from visitors 🧘‍♀️

And of course, thank you to the incredibly talented Connor Arnold and CHLOEJET for entertaining the crowds and providing the perfect soundtrack to the day 🎶

Last but certainly not least, a massive thank you to our incredible team of staff and volunteers. From welcoming visitors on arrival, running stalls, serving food and drinks, keeping everything clean and tidy, assisting traders, leading activities and caring for our 700 rescued animals — events like this simply wouldn't be possible without you 🥰

We're absolutely blown away by the support shown and are already excited for the next one! 💚

Address

Sawyers Hall Lane
Brentwood
CM159BZ

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+441277201110

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