Pennywell Farm
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Family Friendly 
Nature & Wildlife Overview
Times
Open daily from 09:00 to 16:00 (February to October). Closed November to January. Recommended times
Duration
3-4 hours
Age Range
Great for Kids
About
Pennywell Farm is one of Devon’s best-known family attractions, known for its packed schedule of interactive animal experiences. Every half hour, there’s a new activity to join, from bottle-feeding lambs to ferret racing and goat milking. The farm is home to over 150 animals, including its internationally famous miniature pigs.Visitors can ride the tractor across the hillside, hop aboard the Rainbow Railway, or let off steam in the indoor play barn and outdoor bouncy castles. It’s designed so kids are never bored, rain or shine. The entire site is walkable, with picnic spots and food outlets dotted throughout.
Highlights
- Snuggling one of Pennywell’s famously tiny pigs in the dedicated cuddle area.
- Bottle-feeding lambs during daily animal care sessions.
- The Goatarama paddock, where curious goats climb, nudge and interact with visitors.
- Rides like the Red Rocket and Rainbow Railway, which loop through the farm.
How to get here
Pennywell Farm is just off the A38 near Buckfastleigh. From Exeter or Plymouth, follow signs for Buckfastleigh and look for the brown tourist signs pointing to the farm. There is free parking on site.
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