Pennywell Farm
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 Boy stroking miniature pig at Pennywell Farm | |
| Location | Devon |
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| Coordinates | 50°27′33″N 3°46′37″W / 50.45917°N 3.77694°W |
| Opened | May 1, 1989 |
| Owner | Christopher and Nicola Murray |
| Slogan | "Devon's Award-Winning Farm" |
| Operating season | February to October |
| Website | www.pennywellfarm.co.uk |
Pennywell Farm is a tourist attraction just outside the town of Buckfastleigh in south Devon, England. It is the biggest activity farm in the South West region.[1] [2] Pennywell is home to over 150 animals and offers visitors a different hands-on activity every half hour.
The attraction boasts the highest rated reviews[3] of any Devon attraction. It was voted “Devon's Best Family Attraction” in the “Muddy Stilettos Awards 2022”.[4]
Pennywell Farm is situated 600 feet (180 m) above sea level with breathtaking panoramic views over Dartmoor National Park.
History
[edit]Pennywell was opened to the public in 1989 by husband and wife, Christopher and Nicola Murray.
The idea was that visitors to the farm would not be spectators but that they would be able to have hands-on interaction with the animals.
Pennywell Farm was the first visitor attraction to offer a different hands on activity every half hour, a formula that has been repeated all over the country.
The Pennywell Miniature Pigs shot to fame[5] in 2007 and attracted a whole host of celebrity owners. Media interest followed we have had film crews from Germany, Japan, America, Australia, South Korea as well as the BBC, ITV and Sky.
Pennywell Farm was the first tourist attraction in Devon and the first farm attraction in the country to be awarded Gold in the Green Tourism Business Scheme.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Award Winning Tourist Attraction In Devon - Pennywell Farm". Award Winning Tourist Attraction In Devon - Pennywell Farm. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "Pennywell Farm | award winning family attractions | Top Awards for the best attractions in Devon". Devon's Top Attractions. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "Pennywell farm google reviews - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "Pennywell Farm Voted Devon's Best Family Attraction!". VisitDartmoor. 28 July 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Mini pigs are big success on farm". 15 October 2007. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Pennywell Farm". www.visitdevon.co.uk. Retrieved 18 April 2024.