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Tourist Attraction

Pennywell Farm

Lower Dean

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About Pennywell Farm

Experience non-stop fun at the region's largest interactive farm, where families can meet over 150 animals and enjoy continuous scheduled activities including adorable piglet encounters and exciting races.

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Free car park
  • ✓Free street

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet
  • ✓Accessible seating

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

Photos

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Facilities

Toilets Onsite Parking Food Available Wheelchair Friendly Dog Friendly

Opening hours

Monday
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What visitors say

Prills

A very enjoyable family day out. Yes it's a big expense but you can easily spend the whole day here. The animal cuddles are a lovely feature and a rarety to be able to get so close to the animals so for that alone I think it's worth a visit! The staff are lovely and helpful and chatty. The place is very well maintained and clean. The new treetops park was brilliant for both our 3 and 11 year old. We used the sizzling summer code on the checkout which gave us 4 cuddle blankets, 4 ice creams and 4 cakes! Proper scooped local ice cream and homemade cakes which were delicious. There are so many interactive shows and experiences throughout the day that we couldn't do them all. Shame we couldn't use our free return as it was only for outside of the school holidays and we're not local. This did seem a little odd as we came in the holidays.

· via Google

Dimitar Krastev

To ensure we didn't miss anything, we booked our tickets ahead of time and arrived right before the farm opened. There were many activities scheduled every 30 minutes, and we made sure to catch most of them. These included feeding miniature pigs, milking mama goats and bottle-feeding goat kids, watching ferret races, and even some amazing pig races! There was also a juggling and comedy one-man show, which seemed particularly entertaining for younger children. Meanwhile, there are plenty of other enjoyable activities available. You can cuddle cute little mice, bunnies, and piglets, which is likely the highlight but involves a long wait. Other options include taking a tractor ride, climbing, bouncing on a bouncy castle, examining the small creatures in a pond up close, enjoying fantastic views from the tower, mingling with numerous adorable ponies in an open field, and petting and feeding (if allowed) various animals such as pigs, goats, sheep, rabbits, horses, donkeys, alpacas, highland cows, and deer. It's important to note that sinks for handwashing, as well as seating areas for eating and relaxing, are conveniently located on every corner. You can either bring your own food or purchase from the wide selection of refreshments available. The staff were remarkably friendly and helpful, patiently responding to all of our questions. Overall, it's a fantastic place featuring a professionally planned roster of activities that are sure to keep your children busy and content throughout the entire day!

· via Google

Michele Povey

Faboulous place even if you have no 1 little to take! When straight to the pet piggy cuddles and had the best time. Staff are amazing! Celebrated my birthday there got a rosette and my name on the board. Got an offer on my ticket when i can return for free and going next week with my daughter and grandson! So much to do so interactive love it highly recommend going again and again . So many places to walk sit down and investigate!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Updated 8/7 went again stayed all day love this place . Went with daughter and grandson fabulous time and value . Going again next week so much to do!!!!!! 🐷🐭🐰⭐⭐⭐

· via Google

Cheryl Stewartson

Had the best time here today with my family. Took our 1.5 year old who was on his feet the whole day, loved feeding and petting the animals and playing on the equipment. We loved the piggy racing and the rainbow railway. All the staff here were working so hard to bring the best experience to all the families. Also a great bargain using the code when booking as it meant we could all come back for free another time.

· via Google

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Visitors say this farm offers abundant interactive animal experiences, including cuddling piglets, feeding goats, and pony grooming, alongside various play areas and rides. They also highlight the well-organized activities scheduled every 30 minutes, ensuring continuous engagement for all ages. Guests consistently praise the staff for being exceptionally friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
Lower Dean, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0LT Get directions
Category
Farm Parks
Guest rating
4.8 / 5 (6,268 reviews)
Suitable for
All Ages
Suggested visit
2-3 hours
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Good for children
Yes
Toilets on site
Yes
Destination
Buckfastleigh