Welcome
Pennywell Farm is a large attraction in beautiful South Devon. Listed in the top 20 Farm Attractions by Trip Advisor we provide a full day of fun for all!
Join in with half hourly hands on activities like bottle feeding and pig racing. Encouter wildlife, hundreds of friendly farm animals and pets. No visit is complete before cuddling a Pennywell Miniature Pig. Expeience 4 FREE completmentary rides, pedal tractors, assult course and maze, indoor and outdoor play. Relax with a range of dining options or bring pic nic. You're sure to find a gift or souvenieer in our shop.
Level access
There is level access from the main entrance to:
Whole farmReception deskCafeCoffee Cabin / Car park / Solar trackerThere is level access from the car park to:
All pic nic areasAccess with steps
There are steps from the main entrance to:
Dining TableHearing
Visual
General
Getting here
Travel by public transport
There are no direct public transport links to the farm due to our rural location. The nearest railway station is Totnes which is approx. 7 miles away. Taxis are available at the station. If you require an accessible taxi these can be pre booked in advance. Contact: 01626 334488
The nearest bus stop is in the town of Buckfastleigh at Station Approach. The farm is a mile and half from here up a very narrow, steep lane. The bus route is the X38 and up to date information can be found at: www.stagecoachbus.com
Travel by taxi
Parking
There is plenty of FREE onsite parking with 5 clearly marked Blue Badge parking spaces, directly outside of the main reception area.
The car park has a gravel / hardstanding path leading to the main entrance.
There are no steps leading to the entrance / reception area.
Arrival
Path to main entrance
Main entrance
Reception is via the gift shop and has step free, level access.
The floor is carpeted and the area is well lit
The reception desk is 89 cm high and there is no screen between visitors and staff
Reception staff will give a brief introduction to the farm and give visitors information on how to get the best from their visit.
Around the Farm
There are TV screens running around the farm to give visitors visual and audio information
Tractor Ted videos are showing on large TV screens in the Tractor Village
Interpretation boards around the farm are in large, clear fonts and have pictures where applicable.
There are plenty of picnic benches around the farm and seating areas in the Café and Coffee shop.
The paths are a mix of gravel and concrete and are level.
Recption staff will be happy to assist you, please just ask if you require any help.
Getting around inside
Ticket/ information desk
Reception desk
The reception desk is 89 cm high and there is no screen between visitors and staff
Things to See and Do
Whole farm
There is a 10% consession for disabled and carers.
Please call if you have additional requirments and we will do our best to accomodate you.
The site has no steps and wide entrance ways, there are plenty of rest stops with benches and animal pens are either low or ghave viewing gaps.
Pennywell is a multi-sensory experience.
Spectator/ Audience viewing areas
Show field / theatre / main barn
Viewing areas are in animal contact zones and as such no food can be consumed as live animals are present.
Place to eat and drink
Cafe
The eating outlets are all on one level, there is a very low threshold on the door.
The main restaurant, Henny Penny’s has entrance doors that are 2.5 metres wide
Tables are well spread with upright chairs without arms
Natural daylight is normally adequate but overhead lighting can also be used
The flooring in the Henny Penny’s Café is non slip laminate with wooden flooring in the Coffee Cabin. Noahs Barn has concrete flooring.
All food is locally sourced where possible and we do our best to cater for any dietary requirements. Please feel free to contact us in advance if you have any specific requests.
All food outlets are self service but staff are more than happy to assist on request.
Getting around outside
All pic nic areas
Smoking
Coffee Cabin / Car park / Solar tracker
Customer care support
Emergency evacuation procedures
Tannoy announcements will be made in the event of an emergancy.
Customer care support
We can arrange guided visits for those with additional needs on request. Please call 01364642023 to book a group visit or discuss further.