Eric and Ernie’s 21st Birthday

Our ponies Eric and Ernie are celebrating their 21st birthday! 

Come and help them celebrate with a day of family fun! We will be celebrating their landmark birthday in style, join us for horse-themed party games, special horse keeper talks, birthday cakes, artwork unveiling, crafts, plus much more.

Programme Schedule:

Horse Themed Crafts
10am-3pm
Free, drop-in at Pony Discovery Centre

Get creative and make some horse creations inspired by the birthday boys, Eric and Ernie.

Face Painting
10am-3pm
Charge applies, drop-in at Pony Discovery Centre

Get your face painted with ponies, unicorns, and lots more.

Food and Drink
10am-3pm
Charge applies, Pony Discovery Centre

Don’t forget to indulge in some party food. Enjoy celebration hot dogs and birthday cakes!

Horsekeeper Talk
10.30am-11am
Free, just turn up at Pony Discovery Centre

Learn more about our ponies and how we care for them in this free talk.

Pass the Parcel
11am-11.30am & 2.30pm-3pm at Pony Discovery Centre
£1.50 refundable deposit per child, pre-book to secure your place (pre-book details coming soon)

Enjoy a game of pass the parcel – what horsey treats will be inside. 

Eric and Ernie Birthday Cakes + Artwork Unveiling
12pm-12.30pm
Free, just turn up at Pony Discovery Centre

See Eric and Ernie celebrate in style – and wish them a happy 21st with a birthday cake, and experience the unveiling of their very own portrait.

Tingley Brass Band Performances
1pm-3pm
Free, drop-in at Pony Discovery Centre

Enjoy the sweet sound of brass band music, with frequent performances from Tingley Brass Band.

Harness Demonstration
2pm-2.30pm
Free, just turn up at Pony Discovery Centre

Learn from our horsekeepers how we can harness our ponies.

Visit us for Eric and Ernie’s Birthday for a fantastic family day out, enjoy delicious food and drink, take a walk around our nature trail, hop on the Paddy Train (weather dependent, £2.50 per person), explore lots, lots more!