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The BIG Sheep

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The BIG Sheep

Photo: Rowena Ford (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons

  • World-Famous Sheep Race and Duck Trials live shows
  • Indoor play zone EWEtopia with slides and soft play
  • Meet farm animals including Highland Cows, pigs, goats and alpacas
  • Rampage Roller Coaster, Twister and train ride to Eweston Station
  • Swan Lake Pedalos, tractor rides and electric quad bike

The BIG Sheep is a family theme park and farm attraction in Woolacombe, Devon, offering live shows such as the World-Famous Sheep Race and Duck Trials, an animal barn to meet pigs, goats, alpacas and Highland Cows, and rides including the Rampage Roller Coaster, Twister and a train stopping at Eweston Station. There's also EWEtopia, a large indoor play zone with slides, ball pits and a sensory room, ideal for wet-weather visits. It suits families with children of all ages, from toddlers to grown-ups joining in the fun. On-site camping is available. For a stay nearby, BritStays lists 125 bookable places within 5 miles, with Westward Ho! beach just 2 miles away and Barnstaple station 8.8 miles off.

Practical details

Best for
Families with children, including toddlers and babies
Booking
Pre-booking recommended for school holidays and term time
Open
Rides open seasonally from Easter school holidays
Accessibility
Indoor all-weather play area available if wet

From the attraction's own website on 25 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.

Facilities

  • ✓ Restaurant
  • ✓ Takeaway Food
  • ✓ Playground
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Disabled Access
  • ✓ Gift Shop
  • ✓ Indoor Areas
  • ✓ Parking
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