Providing therapy, achievement and enjoyment to people with disabilities.
The Magpie Centre, RDA West Norfolk
Our horses and ponies provide therapy, achievement and enjoyment to people with disabilities.
We offer activities such as riding and carriage driving to all age groups and, wherever possible, to people with any disability. We also offer ‘Tea with a Pony’ for those living with dementia or other disabilities and Equine Assisted Learning Therapy (EALT) a programme encouraging interaction between horses and people to promote mental well being.
We have been carrying out our life-changing activities at our Wallington Hall location for over 30 years, and we take great pride in the exceptional standard of our instructors and volunteers.
We rely on voluntary help, as well as donations and legacies to deliver our services.
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Support Us - Monthly
It costs around £200,000 a year to keep the Magpie Centre running and much of this money comes from donations made by members of the public and local businesses.
However small, a monthly donation will help us enormously to run the Magpie Centre. Click the button below to see how to set up a monthly donation and become a Friend of Magpie!
Support Us - One Off Donation
If you prefer not to give a monthly donation but would like to give a One Off donation please click the link below – thank you!

Our goal is to give each rider, whatever their ability, the opportunity to be in control of their pony within a supportive and structured environment and perhaps most importantly to have fun.

Our carriages are especially designed to carry wheelchairs if required and every time a disabled driver is taken out they can be accompanied by their carer if appropriate.

Equine assisted learning therapy is a tailor-made, six week programme designed to promote mental well being through the relationship you can build with the horse.

An opportunity for those living with dementia or other disabilities to meet, stroke and spend time with our fantastic ponies. Full Wheelchair access available.
Support Us

It costs around £200,000 a year to keep the Centre running, much of which comes from small donations made by members of the public and local businesses.

Visit our online shop where you can sponsor one of our horses or ponies as well as being able to buy Magpie Centre gifts, clothing and other merchandise.

Join us! Your time could make a real difference to the lives of the people who use our Centre. We have plenty of horsey and non-horsey roles.
What's New
April News from the Magpie Centre
We’ve had a busy and exciting month here at the Magpie Centre! On Wednesday 23rd April, a group of WNRDA volunteers attended the Your Local Paper Local Hero Awards at the Corn Exchange. We had nominated
Volunteer Training at The Magpie Centre: Two Mornings Well Spent
For two mornings this week, our dedicated volunteers took part in focused training sessions at The Magpie Centre to refresh key skills and stay updated on essential information. We began with a reminder about
Events
The Magpie Pleasure Ride
THE MAGPIE PLEASURE RIDE by kind permission of Mr & Mrs John Plaxton A Charity Ride supporting West Norfolk Riding for the Disabled (Charity No.1143390) SUNDAY 22nd JUNE at The Magpie Centre, Wallington Hall nr
Craft Fair June 7th 2025
“CALLING ALL CRAFTER” Craft Fair Saturday 7th June 2025 10am -3pm At the Magpie Centre Stalls £12 per 3m space To book your place, please contact 07715 467866 or magpieccfcraft@outlook.com