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:
Face Painting
10am-3pm
Charge applies, drop-in at Pit Yard
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!
Hobby Horse Games
10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm
Free, drop-in at The Beach
Join us for lots of fun games near the beach, inspired by our ponies.
Percy the Pit Pony
10am-12pm
Free, drop-in at the Pony Discovery Centre
Guess who will be joining us for Eric and Ernie’s special day? Percy the Pit Pony, Featherstone Rovers Mascot – come and along and have your photo taken with him.
Farrier Demonstrations
10.30am-12.30pm
Free, drop-in at Pony Discovery Centre
See our ponies and horse get their hooves into tip top condition.
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 & 2pm-2.30pm at Conference Centre, The Hub
£1.50 refundable deposit per child, pre-book to secure your place
Enjoy a game of pass the parcel – what horsey treats will be inside.
Blooming Circus Magician
11am-1pm
Free, drop-in, Pit Yard
Experience the wonder of magic, with a series of incredible performances and learn circus skills!
Horse Themed Crafts
11am-3pm
Free, drop-in at Pony Discovery Centre
Get creative and make some horse creations inspired by the birthday boys, Eric and Ernie.
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, explore lots, lots more!
