Thornberry's Events

Welcome to Thornberry Animal Sanctuary’s events page!

Each year we host an exciting variety of events to support our animals and bring our community together. From fun-filled family activities to golf days and sporting events, there’s something for everyone. Click on each event below to discover all the details and join us in making a difference for the animals in our care.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Easter Fair

Date: Saturday 4th April 2026 | Location: The Stables, Todwick Road, S25 3SE

Hop into the Easter spirit at Thornberry Animal Sanctuary’s Easter Fair! Enjoy a fun-filled day of family-friendly activities, delicious treats, and local stalls, all while supporting the animals in our care.

Crufts Coach Trip

Date: Saturday 7th March 2026 Pick Up: Sheffield, Dinnington and Rotherham

Travel to Crufts 2026 with Thornberry Animal Sanctuary on a luxury coach to the NEC, Birmingham.

To book, visit Maxfields or call 01234 567890.

£20 per person. All proceeds support our animals.

Graves Park Show

Date: Monday 4th May 2026| Location: Graves Park Farm

Join us at the Graves Park Show, where Thornberry Animal Sanctuary will be hosting the Dog Show! Bring your four-legged friends along to take part in a range of fun categories, while helping to raise vital funds for the animals in our care.

Todwick Fun Day

Date: Sunday 14th June 2026| Location: Todwick Recreation Ground

Pop over and meet the Thornberry Animal Sanctuary team, say hello to some of our wonderful animals, and try your luck on our tombola and games. It’s a great family day out, with all proceeds helping to care for animals in need.

Greasborough Park Dog Show

Date: July 2026| Location: Greasbrough Park, Rotherham

Maltby Family Fun Day

Date: Sunday 12th July 2026| Location: Maltby

Come and say hello to the Thornberry Animal Sanctuary team, meet some of our wonderful ponies, and have a go on our tombola and games. It’s a brilliant day out for the whole family, and every visit helps support our local animal sanctuary and the animals in our care.

Big Steps for Little Paws

Date: Wednesday 15th July 2026| Location: Millhouses Park, Sheffield

Big Steps for Little Paws is Thornberry Animal Sanctuary’s brand-new schools sponsored walk, created especially for primary schools across Sheffield and the surrounding area.

It’s the perfect end-of-year celebration — bringing pupils together to move, have fun, and make a real difference for animals in need.

Pooches in the Park

Date: Sunday 13th September 2026| Location: Millhouses Park, Sheffield

A tail-wagging celebration of dogs, community, and compassion at Millhouses Park, bringing together dog lovers for one of Thornberry Animal Sanctuary’s biggest fundraising events of the year

Thornberry's Halloween Fair

Date: Saturday 31st October 2026| Location: The Stables, Todwick Road, S25 3SE

Something spook-tacular is stirring at Thornberry…
Our Halloween Fair will be packed with family-friendly frights, autumn fun, and plenty of wickedly wonderful surprises. From seasonal stalls to fang-tastic activities, it’s set to be a frightfully good day out.

Thornberry's Christmas Fair

Date: Sunday 29th November 2026| Location: The Stables, Todwick Road, S25 3SE

Get ready to step into the festive season at Thornberry’s Christmas Fair!
Enjoy a heart-warming day filled with seasonal treats, unique gifts, and Christmas cheer, all while supporting the animals who need us most.

Valentines Pawtraits

Date: Saturday 31st January 2026 Location: The Stables, Todwick Road, S25 3SE

Celebrate the love you share with your dog with a beautiful Valentine-themed photoshoot at Thornberry. Join us on 31st January for a 15-minute Pawtraits session, with a choice of packages including digital images and gorgeous keepsakes. A perfect way to mark Valentine’s season while supporting animals in need.

Our Previous Events

2025

Thornberry's Christmas Fair

Date: Saturday 29th November | Location: The Stables, Todwick Road, S25 3SE

Kick off the festive season at our Christmas Fair! Browse unique gifts, enjoy seasonal goodies, and join in the holiday cheer, all to help the animals at Thornberry Animal Sanctuary.

Festive Dog Walk

Date: Sunday 14th December 2025 Location: The Lock Keeper, Sandy Ln, Worksop S80 1TJ

Join us on Sunday 14th December for a cheerful festive dog walk from The Lock Keeper to Shireoaks Marina and back, followed by a delicious breakfast.

This fun morning coincides with their Breakfast with Santa Paws event — the pawfect festive outing for you and your dog!

Thornberry's Wizard Halloween Fair

Date: Sunday 26th October| Location: The Stables, Todwick Road, S25 3SE

Something wickedly wonderful is coming…
Our Halloween Fair is brewing behind the scenes! Expect spellbinding fun, magical treats, and a night straight from the wizarding world.
Watch this space – more details will be revealed soon!

Festive Pawtraits

Date: Saturday 22nd November Location: Thornberry Animal Sanctuary

Capture the magic of the season with a festive photoshoot for your four-legged friend! Batsonelli Photography will be here at Thornberry offering beautiful Christmas-themed portraits of your pets — perfect for gifts, keepsakes, or this year’s holiday cards.

Bookings will be by appointment only, please click on the link below to purchase your package.

The Rotherham Show

Date: Saturday and Sunday the 6th and 7th of September | Location: Clifton Park, Rotherham

Thornberry's Pooches in the Park

Date: Sunday 14th September 2025 | Location: Millhouses Park, Sheffield

Join us for a tail-wagging good time at Pooches in the Park! Celebrate your furry friends with fun activities, stalls, and competitions, all in support of the animals at Thornberry Animal Sanctuary.

Maltby Family Day

Date: Sunday 6th July | Location: Maltby

We will be attending Maltby Fun Day l with our ponies, tombola and games! Don’t forget to come and see us and support your local animal sanctuary.

Tough Mudder

Date: Saturday 26th July 2025 | Location: Skipton, BD23 3AE

Take on the Tough Mudder challenge and raise vital funds for Thornberry Animal Sanctuary! Push your limits while making a difference for the animals who depend on us.

Todwick Fun Day

Date: Sunday 8th June | Location: Todwick Recreation Ground, Goosecarr Lane, Todwick, S26 1HG

We will be attending Todwick Fun Day with our ponies, tombola and games! Don’t forget to come and see us and support your local animal sanctuary.

Dinnington Carnival

Date: Saturday 21st June 2025 | Location: Dinnington Rugby Club

We will be attending Dinnington Carnival with our ponies, tombola and games! Don’t forget to come and see us and support your local animal sanctuary.

Graves Park Country Fair

Date: Bank Holiday Monday 5th May 2025| Location: Graves Park Farm

Join us at the Graves Park Show, where Thornberry Animal Sanctuary will be hosting the Dog Show! Bring your four-legged friends along to take part in a range of fun categories, while helping to raise vital funds for the animals in our care.

Fun at the Farm

Date: Saturday 7th June | Location: Silverthorpe Farm, Ravenfield

Join us for a fantastic family day out at Fun at the Farm! There’s something for everyone to enjoy, with a brilliant line-up of activities, demonstrations, and hands-on animal experiences.

Will Writing Event

Date: Thursday 23rd January | Location: Thornberry Cafe, S25 3SE

Plan for the future while supporting a cause close to your heart. Join our will-writing event and leave a lasting legacy of care for the animals at Thornberry Animal Sanctuary.

Easter Fair

Date: Saturday 19th April| Location: The Stables, Todwick Road, S25 3SE

Hop into the Easter spirit at Thornberry Animal Sanctuary’s Easter Fair! Enjoy family-friendly fun, delicious treats, and exciting activities while supporting our animals in need.

Thornberry's Events

Easter Fair

Crufts Coach Trip

Graves Park Show

Todwick Fun Day

Greasborough Park Dog Show

Maltby Family Fun Day

Big Steps for Little Paws

Pooches in the Park

Thornberry's Halloween Fair

Thornberry's Christmas Fair

Valentines Pawtraits

Our Previous Events

2025

Thornberry's Christmas Fair

Festive Dog Walk

Thornberry's Wizard Halloween Fair

Festive Pawtraits

The Rotherham Show

Thornberry's Pooches in the Park

Maltby Family Day

Tough Mudder

Todwick Fun Day

Dinnington Carnival

Graves Park Country Fair

Fun at the Farm

Will Writing Event

Easter Fair

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