The Big Sheep, Bideford

Name: The Big Sheep
Address: Abbotsham Rd, Bideford, EX39 5AP, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1237 472366

#1 among attractions in Bideford

Theme park, Amusement park

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Nestled in the heart of North Devon's countryside, The Big Sheep is a unique amusement park that offers a blend of fun, education, and pastoral charm. Located just outside the historic port town of Bideford, this family-friendly attraction is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience the lighter side of rural England.

The Big Sheep is designed to provide entertainment for all ages, with a particular emphasis on showcasing farm life and animals. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, from watching the famous sheep racing and sheepdog demonstrations to getting up close with the farm's cuddly residents in the animal barn. The park also features a variety of rides, including a roller coaster, and an indoor playground, ensuring there's plenty of fun regardless of the weather.

For those looking to learn, The Big Sheep does not disappoint. Educational shows and interactive experiences give guests insight into farming practices and animal husbandry. The park also plays host to seasonal events throughout the year, such as lamb feeding in the spring and pumpkin picking in the autumn, making each visit unique.

Beyond the animal attractions and rides, The Big Sheep also boasts its own on-site brewery, where adults can sample a selection of craft beers made using traditional methods and local ingredients. For a bite to eat, the park has various options, including a café that serves homemade cakes and a restaurant offering hearty meals to fuel a day of adventure.

Opened: 1988 (36 years ago)Total rides: 7Roller coasters: 1Water rides: 1Coordinates: 51°0'57"N, 4°14'37"W

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Abbotsham RdBideford EX39 5AP United Kingdom

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+44 1237 472366

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Nearby attractions include: Pannier Market, The Sports Ground, Burton at Bideford, Church of St Mary.

1.6 miE
Flea market, Shopping, Market
Pannier Market, Bideford
41 min walk • The Pannier Market in Bideford in North Devon is a large covered Victorian pannier market together with the Butcher's Row of small artisan stalls running along the lower level of the Market. There has been a market on the site since 1675. Since 1989 it has been a Grade II listed building on the register of Historic England.
1.6 miE
Outdoor activities, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
The Sports Ground, Bideford
41 min walk • The Sports Ground is a football stadium used by Bideford A.F.C. on Kingsley Road in Bideford, Devon.
1.7 miE
Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
Burton at Bideford, Bideford
44 min walk • The Burton at Bideford is an art gallery and museum on Kingsley Road in Victoria Park, in Bideford, Devon, England. It houses collections on various topics connected with Bideford’s history and cultural heritage. The art gallery displays work by local, national and international artists.
1.6 miE
Church
Church of St Mary, Bideford
43 min walk • The Church of St Mary is the Anglican parish church for the town of Bideford in Devon in the UK. Built in 1865, it replaces a Norman church of 1260. The church has been Grade II* listed by Historic England since 1949 and comes under the Diocese of Exeter.
3.5 miS
Church
Church of St Mary and St Benedict, Bideford
89 min walk • St Mary and St Benedict is the Church of England parish church for the village of Buckland Brewer near Bideford in North Devon. It is part of the benefice of the Hartland Coast Team Ministry. This falls within Hartland Deanery, in the Archdeaconry of Barnstaple in the Diocese of Exeter.
3.5 miNE
Park
Tapeley
90 min walk • Tapeley is a historic estate in the parish of Westleigh in North Devon, England. The present mansion house known as Tapeley Park is a grade II* listed country house, built or enlarged from an existing structure in about 1704, remodeled in the 19th century and again in the early...
2.1 miNE
Bridge
Torridge Bridge
54 min walk • The Torridge Bridge is a 650-metre-long concrete bridge, situated broadly in an east-west direction, built in 1987 in Bideford Devon over the River Torridge.
1.7 miE
Library
Bideford Library, Bideford
43 min walk • Bideford Town Hall is a municipal building at the corner of Bridge Street and New Road in Bideford, Devon, England. The building, which is the meeting place of Bideford Town Council, is a Grade II listed building.
2 miE
Park, Forts and castles
Chudleigh Fort, Bideford
50 min walk • Chudleigh Fort is an ornamental fort in East-the-Water, a suburb of Bideford in Devon in the UK. It stands on the site of a 17th-century earthwork gun platform which was built during the English Civil War.
1.7 miE
Bridge
Bideford Long Bridge, Bideford
45 min walk • Bideford Long Bridge in North Devon spans the River Torridge near its estuary and connects the old part of the town, and formerly important river port, of Bideford on the left bank with East-the-Water on the right bank. It is one of the longest mediaeval bridges in England, being 677 feet long with 24 arches.
3.5 miNE
Church
St Mary's Church
89 min walk • St Mary's Church is the parish church of Appledore. It sits on the Quay overlooking the River Torridge. The foundation stone of the church was laid in 1836, the church being dedicated two years later.