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Pennywell Farm & Wildlife Centre

Buckfastleigh, Dartmoor National Park TQ11 OLT, England
4.5 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Type: Farms
Owner description: Pennywell Farm is a multi award winning attraction, the largest farm attraction in the South West. There is a different hands on activity, show or...... more » Owner description: Pennywell Farm is a multi award winning attraction, the largest farm attraction in the South West. There is a different hands on activity, show or display every half hour and four farm rides included in the admission price. Pennywell is also the home of the world famous Pennywell Miniature Pigs. There is a licensed restaurant, acres of free parking and free dog kennels provided for four legged visitors. Open Feb - Oct and during December for Nativity Plays and visits to Father Christmas. « less
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Bracknell, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I visited Pennywell while on holiday in Devon, with my parents, partner & his parents & our little one year old, and we all had a great day. Loved giving the piglets a hug, feeding the goats & going on the tractor ride. Would love to go back! More

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Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

we spent a full day here and enjoyed every minute. Lovely staff who were so helpful. Nice little cafe and kids able to hold and pet piglets, lambs, rabbits etc. Thoroughly enjoyable. More

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Great fun for children. It amuses and educates at the same time. More

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kingsbridge devon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

we had a wonderful afternoon, the centre is lovely so suitable for 9 and under its well run very clean, animals well kept the staff were friendly and helpful my girls so enjoyed the tractor ride and cuddling the animals also stunning location well worth finding its a little gem. More

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Dorset
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

We took my Mum here as she has always wanted to hold a piglet! She was not disappointed - we had several cuddles with 3 day old piglets. Also saw some 1 day old piglets. The pig racing was great fun, the commentary was very funny! The staff are so friendly, nothing was too much trouble. There are places to... More

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Biggleswade, England, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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It was fantastic, the animals were so cute, the staff were so relaxed and there was loads of other things going on like puppet shows and feed the lambs!! Will definitely go again if possible!!! More

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Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Unfortunately on the day we visited the weather wasn't great but that didn't stop us having a fantastic time (on the way out we were offered a free return visit within 7 days because the weather was bad). There was a free activity going on every half hour right till the end of the day. There are places to eat... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

My sister and our two daughters took our mum and nan to pennywell for mothers day! What a fabulous day! It's so much better than visiting a zoo as you get to interact with most of the animals. Look at the itinary for the day and choose what you want to see for example bottle feeding the lambs and goats... More

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
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this is a great day out for kids, been taking our daughter since she was 1 and she always has a great time, so do we. good facilities very friendly staff good cafe good even on a wet day More

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
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If you like animals both large and small you will love Pennywell - whether you are a child or an adult. The minature pigs are simply wonderful! More

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