Pennywell Farm

What it’s like

Buckfastleigh farm park day-trip from Plymouth - animals, play and cafe.

Pennywell Farm near Buckfastleigh is the full Devon farm day-trip from Plymouth - animals, pig racing, play and on-site food about 25 mins via the A38.

Book busy weekends. Soft play and outdoor play on site so mixed ages work.

Sat nav TQ11 0LT.

What’s on here

• WED7

  Pumpkin Festival

  25 more dates

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• WED7

  Pumpkin Nights

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Facilities

Plan your visit

Animals

• Alpacas

  A quartet of alpacas including Tommy and Tigger.

• Fluffy Rabbits

  Rabbits kept in the cosy pets area for cuddling.

• Goats & Goat Kids

  Goats kept in the Goatarama, can be hand fed.

• Guinea Pigs

  Guinea pigs available to cuddle in the pets area.

• Heavy Horses

  Heavy horses featured in the farmyard.

• Hedgehogs

  African Pygmy hedgehogs that visitors can meet.

• Highland Cattle

  Highland cows and calves seen on the tractor and trailer ride through the fields.

• Lambs & Kids

  Lambs and baby goats, many orphaned and raised at the farm, available for bottle feeding.

• Mice

  Mice available to meet/cuddle in the pets area.

• Miniature Donkeys

  Named miniature donkeys including Pedro and Diva and their growing family.

• Miniature Ponies

  Miniature ponies that can be groomed and cuddled at the Miniature Pony Centre.

• Tortoises

  Retired tortoises kept at the farm.

Experiences

• Bottle Feeding

  Bottle feeding of baby goats/lambs, included in ticket.

• Deer Feeding

  Hand-feeding of deer in the Deer Park.

• Ferret Racing

  Scheduled activity held at the Quad/Main Barn.

• Goat Milking

  Visitors can try milking a goat in the Main Barn.

• Hand-Feed The Animals

  General hand-feeding activity for farm animals.

• Pig Feeding

  Feeding of the miniature pigs in the Farmyard.

• Pig Racing

  Miniature pig races held daily at 12:30pm in the Show Field.

• Piggy Cuddles

  indoors

  Cuddle sessions with the world-famous Pennywell miniature pigs in the Piggy Cuddles Barn, included in ticket price. Pet blanket required, can bring own or buy for £3.50.

• Pond Dipping

  Pond dipping activity at the Dipping Ponds.

• Pony Pampering

  Grooming and cuddling miniature ponies at the Miniature Pony Centre.

Areas to explore

• Giant Outdoor Play

  outdoors

  Outdoor play area for burning off energy.

• Giant Slides

  outdoors

  Large outdoor slides for children.

• Indoor Play Barn

  indoors

  Indoor bouncy castles/soft play, part of Noah's Barn.

• Tractor Village

  outdoors

  Play area where children can drive toy tractors.

• Treetops Towers

  outdoors

  Play towers to climb, slide and scramble through, with views and a nearby takeaway.

Shows

• Meet Pippa the Pig

  Appearance by the farm's mascot Pippa Pig, sometimes replacing The Big Show, with dancing, high-fives and photos.

• The Big Show

  Entertainment show on weekends and school holidays, twice a day, featuring magic, comedy, juggling and more.

Also on site

• Noah's Barn

  indoors

  Main café open daily serving stone-baked pizzas, cakes, sandwiches, pasties and drinks; gluten-free and vegetarian options available; also houses indoor bouncy castles.

• The Coffee Cabin & The Coffee Shack

  Seasonal food outlets open on weekends and school holidays serving hot food, cakes, sandwiches and drinks.

• Treetop's Takeaway

  Seasonal takeaway open on weekends and school holidays serving hot dogs, pasties, drinks and snacks.

Rides

• Rainbow Railway

  thrill 1/5

  A gentle train ride for younger children, included with admission.

• Red Rocket Ride

  min 90cm · thrill 3/5

  A ride around the showfield, included with admission. Requires 90cm or over.

• Tractor & Trailer Ride

  thrill 1/5

  Scenic ride through the farm's countryside with views to Dartmoor, included with admission.

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