A wonderful place to visit. This is owned by World Horse Welfare which is the new name for the ILPH(International League for the protection of horses)
You turn off the road onto a long winding driveway and follow the path to the visitor parking.
The entrance is modern, bright and welcoming. You enter into the coffee shop/reception area.
This is where you meet your guide. All are volunteers and all are very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and very friendly.
You are given a sticker and the magic really begins. You leave the reception into a airy stable yard.
On the right there are two huge deeply straw filled areas(stables really doesn't do it justice!)
Walking between them you enter the stable areas.Your guide has the history of each resident and you get the opportunity to make some new friends.
The tour takes in the various areas that make penny farm such a wonderful and successful place.
you will visit the tack room ,the medical unit, the schooling area, the walker and there is also the opportunity to have a walk down to the numerous fields.
You may even get to meet the stable cat!!
After your tour the cafe offers light meals, snacks and drinks. It is light and airy with pine tables & chairs which are well spaced. additionally, the toilets are clean and modern.
After your snack the gift shop always seems to call me! Here you can buy various horse related items- prints, postcards, mugs, Christmas cards, books and toys.
It is free to visit Penny farm and although donations are welcomed there is no pressure to donate.
Penny farm also hosts children's birthday parties (wish I was 8 again!) and has an open day every September.
The opening times are 11am-4pm Wed, Sat & Sun. They are also open bank holidays.
It really is a magical place and I always feel so happy when I have been to see my horsey friends! read more
