# Dinky Hooves, Ashbourne — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Visit this countryside petting experience near Ashbourne where children can meet and interact with miniature horses and ponies in a rural farm setting with on-site parking available. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/ashbourne/attractions/dinky-hooves (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Tourist Attraction # Dinky Hooves Common Farm, Mugginton Lane End, Weston Underwood, Ashbourne [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4138505492608260913&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Dinky Hooves](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117831820591007331927) **In short:** Dinky Hooves is an attraction in Ashbourne, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Dinky Hooves Visit this countryside petting experience near Ashbourne where children can meet and interact with miniature horses and ponies in a rural farm setting with on-site parking available. ## Good to know ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Facilities Onsite Parking ## Opening hours **Monday** 1:00 – 2:30 PM **Tuesday** 1:00 – 2:30 PM **Wednesday** Closed **Thursday** 1:30 – 2:30 PM **Friday** Closed **Saturday** 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM **Sunday** Closed Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Caitlyn Howcroft](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100706600911670776241/reviews) ★★★★★ 10/10 experience, all the girls were so lovely and friendly. It was lovely to meet the owners who were passionate about their ponies you could tell that they want the best for their animals and it showed how happy they were. Would definitely recommend and will 100% be coming back · via Google [Sallyann Towle](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113971628170671430992/reviews) ★★★★★ Just the most wonderful experience! Such beautiful, lovey ponies and the ladies are simply marvellous. My new happy place! · via Google [L Rutherford](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113203636373656095968/reviews) ★★★★★ Can't recommend highly enough! Took my two girls (9,5) for an experience. Nicky & Harper we're absolutely brilliant! So friendly and welcoming, it is clear the Ponies are extremely loved. My kids we're asking to come back before we'd driven out the gate! 10/10 · via Google [James White](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115611583060291615349/reviews) ★★★★★ Had an amazing time! My kids absolutely loved spending time with the ponies and Nicky and Harper were very friendly. Definitely recommend. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x4879f5bdb6b6f38b:0x396eecd19beb1b31!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Muggintonlane End, Belper, DE6 4PP [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.0045056%2C-1.5810617) **Category** Sightseeing & Attractions **Guest rating** 5.0 / 5 (10 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 4+ **Suggested visit** 1-2 hours **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Destination** Ashbourne [More attractions in Ashbourne](https://staycation.co.uk/ashbourne/attractions) ★ 5.0 (10 reviews) [Visit official website](https://Www.dinkyhooves.co.uk?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [07949 000143](tel:07949000143) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Ashbourne **Postcode** DE6 4PP **Plus Code** 9C5W2C39+RH [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x4879f5bdb6b6f38b:0x396eecd19beb1b31!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4879f5bdb6b6f38b:0x396eecd19beb1b31!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4879f5bdb6b6f38b:0x396eecd19beb1b31!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Ashbourne Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Dinky Hooves has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### How do I contact Dinky Hooves? 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