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Mar
19

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Statement, updated 20 March.

Pennywell is open as normal, 7 days a week from 10am-5pm. Outdoor attractions are the best place to be! We understand that people are concerned about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and would like to assure all our visitors that their health and safety is always our top priority. We are open for you and want to keep Read More…

This story appeared on March 19, 2020

Mar
18

How to survive self isolation with the family

How to survive self isolation with the family

With more and more school closures and more families having to self-isolate, people are going to have to get used to amusing themselves. As you may not have a choice, why not turn this time into something positive where the whole family can come together and spend some quality time. We’ve come up with a Read More…

This story appeared on March 18, 2020

Mar
04

Mothers Day at Pennywell

There's a FREE Cream Tea for all mums visiting Pennywell this Mothers Day, Sun 22 March. To celebrate all the hardworking mums out there, we want to make your day really special. At Pennywell you can meet our animal mums with their new spring babies and enjoy some relaxed family time on the farm. It's Read More…

This story appeared on March 04, 2020 and is tagged as: | | | |

Feb
20

Open 7 days a week!

Open 7 days a week!

We're open every day! Come and visit the friendliest animals in Devon. This season there are even more animals to meet than ever before with our new and improved Miniature Pony Centre. We’re expanding the number of equines on the farm this year so you can get really hands on with not just our miniature Read More…

This story appeared on February 20, 2020 and is tagged as: | |

Feb
04

From Palace to Pennywell

From Palace to Pennywell

A magnificent 22 year old horse from the Household Cavalry has come from the palace to spend his well-earned retirement with the other equines at Pennywell Farm, near Buckfastleigh. During his working life he had the official number 007, hence the name Connery. Connery was brought to England from Ireland at around 18 months old Read More…

This story appeared on February 04, 2020

Dec
20

A Year at Pennywell Farm

A Year at Pennywell Farm

A year at Pennywell goes by very quickly and 2019 was no exception. Always busy, full of fun and full of animals! As we look forward to 2020, here are just a few of our highlights from the last 12 months. January The farm was closed for the winter break but there was still plenty Read More…

This story appeared on December 20, 2019

Nov
15

Christmas shopping?

Christmas shopping?

Kick start your Christmas shopping and take a look at the fantastic gifts and experiences on offer from Pennywell Farm. We have a range of ideas for all ages which will make a Christmas gift lasting well into the New Year. Treat a family You can buy a ticket for a day out to use Read More…

This story appeared on November 15, 2019 and is tagged as: | | |

Nov
05

Meet the Team

Regular visitors to Pennywell will know some of the team here and many of you are very familiar faces to us. As well as the people you meet when you visit the farm, there is a team behind the scenes all year round, all with a common aim - making the visitor experience the best Read More…

This story appeared on November 05, 2019

Nov
01

Pennywell Farm is closed

. . . but the good news is that we will be back on Saturday 23 November when Father Christmas will be arriving, Pennywell style for the start of our Nativity Plays.  The team will spend the next few weeks transforming the farm into a winter wonderland and the animals will taking a well-earned break before Read More…

This story appeared on November 01, 2019

Oct
07

Gruffts - Oct Half Term at Pennywell

This October Half Term (19-27 October), Pennywell is proud to be bringing you Gruffts 2019. Best in breed, best goat kid, most agile, least obedient – you get to vote the winners every afternoon as Pennywell hosts Gruffts, the world’s greatest goat show! Sponsored by 'Goat Compare' and now in it's second year, Gruffts is Read More…

This story appeared on October 07, 2019