Animal Therapy Session

Sunderland Training and Education Farm Ltd, Page Pastures Farm, Keelmans Lane, Sunderland, SR4 0RW
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15th June 2026

1.00pm to 2.00pm

Free

Emotional and mental health benefits of interacting with animals can: 
*Reduce stress and anxiety 
*Lower feelings of loneliness 
*Improve mood and emotional regulation 
*Provide comfort during grief or trauma 
*Increase motivation and confidence 

Physical health benefits
*Balance and co-ordination 
*Muscle strength 
*Fine motor skills 
*Heart health through reduced blood pressure and stress 

Social benefits 
*Give people shared focus 
*Reduce fear of judgement 
*Encourage communication 

This service is provided by

Sunderland Training and Education Farm

STEFs is a unique community environment, a working farm with a variety of animals, open to school and group visits more...

0191 5343928

stefjc@hotmail.co.uk

https://sunderlandfarm.co.uk

SR4 0RW

What clients say about our service

Karen Hickman Local Guide·85 reviews·114 photos "My daughter did her works experience here this week. She had an amazing time working with a whole load of animals. The staff are really friendly, helpful and knowledgeable." sorid492 "Absolutely couldn’t say a bad thing about this place. Jeanette’s ethos is to allow kids to be kids - my three girls over the years love the place. They go clean and well dressed - come out absolutely filthy and hay sticking out their hair from the hay pit buzzing with innocent childhood happiness. Workers are all lovely and attentive with the kids. Place is an absolute children’s dream" Susan Ward Local Guide·56 reviews·7 photos "Visited on tues 16th aug. On a day that was forecast for rain and thunderstorms!!!. Myself and twin grandbairns all suited and booted for weather. Ha ha missed the rain and thunder. We all had a smashing day. Eeee the bairns loved it. As did myself. The pony club children were so polite and helpfull. They could not do enough to help me with my grandchildren. OMG so much to see and do. Got lots of photos and memories. The young lady from the reptile unit was lovely and so informative. She knew her stuff. Cant fault this place. Lots to do and see. And the entrance price was amazing. Thank you all for a smashing day. I wish you all well for the future" Pamela Hughes 28 reviews·1 photo "Came here a few years ago now to complete a volunteer day with work. Had a lovely time building the lemur enclosure! Haven't been for a while but its definitely a place worth visiting" Ricky Wake "It was bloody brilliant kids loved it i was amazed at how much there was to do considering how much space they had will be back again so with more family and friends" To Zyme Local Guide·7 reviews "Loved it great experience for kids plenty to do couldn't get granddaughter to leave will definitely be returning again 😀" Tegan Topping 1 review·1 photo "Love it especially the Saturdays! Beautiful horses and animals love it so much"

Sunderland Training and Education Farm Ltd

Page Pastures Farm, Keelmans Lane, Sunderland, SR4 0RW