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Pennywell - Devon's Farm and Wildlife Centres
Interactive, hands-on experience with animals: feed the piglets, milk the goats, go egg collecting, follow the treasure hunt, pony or donkey rides;get close to the animals. Falconry displays, ferret racing, pond dipping and sheep dog trials.
Great activities and shows every 30 minutes. The Dartmoor pony centre, shire horse shows, slides and rides.
England for Excellence winner - Award for Best Attraction 2002.
OPEN: 10 - 5.
Opening Times
2008 9 Feb 2008 - 2 Nov 2008
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Events
Monday, 16th February 2009 - Friday, 20th February 2009
Sunday, 22nd March 2009
Friday, 10th April 2009 - Monday, 13th April 2009
Monday, 25th May 2009 - Friday, 29th May 2009
Sunday, 21st June 2009
Wednesday, 5th August 2009
Tuesday, 1st December 2009 - Thursday, 24th December 2009
Awards
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme (Gold) 2009
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2009
- South West Tourism Tourism Website of the Year 2007/08 2007
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adult | from £9.65 |
| 3 - 16 | from £7.65 |
| Toddlers under 3 | free |
- Pennywell Wildlife Report
- 944 Kb
Pennywell Wildlife Report
Road Directions
Just 3 minutes off the A38. 1 mile south of Buckfastleigh - follow the brown tourist signs. Only 20 miles from Plymouth and Exeter, 12 miles from Torbay with stunning Dartmoor views.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access - Most areas accessible for disabled visitors.
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Fully licensed restuarant
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.1 adult per 5 children; Minimum of 20 people for a free guide
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 350
- Min group size - 15
- Special group rates
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
