Environment - Green is Gold

Pennywell has Power!

Exciting news for the 2012 season! We have had 194 amazing solar panels put onto Noahs Barn which now means we are completely self-sufficient with our electricity. We believe that solar energy is a way forward in a world where energy is an ever-increasing problem. You can see a solar tracker in action and discover the power of light watching our solar flower track the sun just like a real flower.

The Pennywell Ponds

The Pennywell Ponds are filled with run off water from the car park and barn roofs which is filtered through a reed bed system. Dip in and and discover what lies beneat the surface; water scorpions, tadpoles, newts, toads, snails and water boatmen.

The Willow Maze

Try not to get lost in the Willow Maze, a very sustainable and renewable attraction planted entirely from willow grown at Pennywell. Find your way through to the tower in the centre and take in the breathtaking views of the Dartmoor hills.

Unique and Rare Breeds

Get to know the beautiful and unique Devon breeds of animals like the white faced Dartmoor sheep, Red Devon cows and Dartmoor and Exmoor ponies. Also meet Hereford cows, Shire horses, hedgehogs, tortoises and our very friendly Golden Guernsey goat, Hayley.

Green Shoots

Green Shoots is all about planting seeds and taking cuttings. It is great for adults and children to take away inspiration from a day out. Crops are wonderfully sustainable and they can provide us with so much - food, medicines, building materials, clothing, beauty products, recreation and fuel - fantastic. Pennywell's other green credentials include recycling waste, mini wind power and solar power for visitor information. Come and find out more in an awesome environment!
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