The Wise Donkey

20/09/2026

🌟 Think you know Julia Donaldson? Think again! 📚✨
Of course we all love The Gruffalo… but did you know there’s a whole treasure trove of lesser-known Julia Donaldson adventures waiting to be discovered? 👀

From laugh-out-loud stories to magical rhymes, cheeky characters and wonderfully wild adventures, there’s so much more to explore beyond the favourites you already know and love, all in stock here at The Wise Donkey

Opening times
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9-4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30-4pm
Saturday 9-2pm

20/09/2026

🌟🌟ANNOUNCEMENT🌟🌟

After a difficult few months The Wise Donkey will be back up and running to full opening hours this week! Thank you for bearing with us ❤️

Monday 9am - 4.30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4.30pm
Wednesday 9.30am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4.30pm
Friday 9am - 4.30pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Please spread the word and we look forward to seeing you all over the coming weeks.

Thank you.

Nick, Nichola @ The Wise Donkey Team.
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18/09/2026

We are open 9-2pm tomorrow, Saturday 19th September
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18/09/2026

🔎✨ Meet Maisie Hitchens — girl detective! ✨🔎
Calling all budding detectives! 🕵️‍♀️📚

Step into the world of Maisie Hitchens, the brilliant young detective created by Holly Webb. From mysterious disappearances to curious clues, Maisie always has a case to crack — and she needs YOU to help solve the mystery! 🧐🔍

Packed with adventure, friendship and plenty of clues to follow, these books are perfect for children who love getting stuck into a good mystery.

📖 Which case will you solve first?

Pop into The Wise Donkey and discover the Maisie Hitchens range — your next reading adventure could be waiting! 💕🔎

Open today until 4pm
Tomorrow 9-2pm

17/09/2026

Do you have a child who loves learning? 🧪🦁

Our range of non fiction children's books are the perfect gift! If they have a sticker they're also included in our 3 for £15 deal! ⭐️

We're open today until 4pm and tomorrow 10-4pm!

17/09/2026

17/09/2026

We have lots of different gift for all ages at The Wise Donkey! We stock lots of toys and games including Orchard Toys and Orange Tree Toys!

16/09/2026

🎈🎁 Looking for a little something special for a birthday? 🎁🎈
We’ve got you covered at The Wise Donkey💕

We stock a lovely selection of children’s birthday cards, along with lots of fun and thoughtful gifts for little ones. 🥳🎂🎉

Pop in and have a browse — you never know what lovely little treasures you might find! ✨

Open today until 4pm

Tomorrow 9-4pm
Friday 10-4pm
Saturday 9-2pm

15/09/2026

❤️Looking for something new for family game night? ❤️

We’ve got you at The Wise Donkey

Come and browse our range of family games, Orchard Toy Games and jigsaws

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Opening times this week;

Monday to Wednesday 10-4pm
Thursday 9-4pm
Friday 10-4pm
Saturday 9-2pm