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We are the only true and original Miniature Pony Centre. The legacy of our love and dedication remains strong Fall in love with our heavy horses, mammoth donkeys, miniature ponies and foals, miniature pigs as well as many more animals.

Our herd of Miniature ponies really are a family! Since 1986, we have welcome customers to closely interact with our beautiful ponies. The legacy of our love and dedication remains strong. We are the only true and original Miniature Pony Centre. Fall in love with our heavy horses, mammoth donkeys, miniature ponies and foals, miniature pigs as well as many more animals.

We have a range of hands-on activities running daily including our new pony walking and Pony Storytime. Pony rides are available for children aged 3 – 10 and are £2.50 per ride, there is also 6 different play areas and an onsite café. Events and themed days will fill the school holidays and foals will be making an appearance over Easter.

This season is not one to be missed. We have something for everyone whether you like big or small, smooth or hairy, weird and wonderful or a little bit bizarre we have it all. We work tirelessly and hard to ensure that you, our wonderful customers, get to experience the best day you can when you visit us. Our ethos remains the same: It’s a real chance to get close and fall in love with our brilliant animals and get a hands-on experience.

A great family day out and fabulous value for money. The Miniature Pony Centre is a must – see attraction in Devon. For more information about our animals or our upcoming events please see our website.  

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£10.45 per ticket
Child£9.45 per ticket
Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children)£36.50 per ticket
Group Rate / Extra child on family ticket£8.00 per ticket
Senior Citizens / Concessions£9.00 per ticket

Pony rides available for Children aged 3 - 10 at £2.00 per ride

Facilities

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

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Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant

COVID-19 Response

  • 1m distancing in place
  • 2m distancing in place
  • Advance booking essential
  • Capacity limit
  • Clear signage
  • Contactless payment only
  • COVID-19 measures in place
  • COVID-19 risk assessment completed
  • COVID-19 staff training completed
  • Deep cleaning between visitors
  • Face masks required for staff in public areas
  • Floors clearly marked for social distancing
  • Food available during COVID-19 restrictions
  • Hand sanitizer available to visitors & staff
  • Hygiene screens in place
  • One way system
  • Online booking only
  • Open now
  • Outside seating
  • Queuing system
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Socially distanced spaced seating
  • Staff required to regularly wash hands

Establishment Features

  • Free car parking
  • On-site coach parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Toilets

Key Features

  • No Smoking Attraction

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Payment Methods

  • Cash accepted
  • Contactless payment accepted

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted

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We are situated about 3 miles outside Moretonhampstead and about 45 minutes equi - distance between Plymouth and Exeter. There is currently no bus service running across the moor and stopping at the centre.

The Pony Centre is based on B3212 heading towards Princetown and Post bridge. We are nestled behind North Bovey and Bovey Castle is about ½ mile away from the centre.

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PARKING

Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
Drop-off point for guests immediately outside the main entrance
Route from the parking area to the nearest public entrance is:
Flat, ie. without steps
With a ramp

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North Bovey, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 8RG

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Opening Times

Season (19 Mar 2021 - 1 Nov 2021)
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Monday - Sunday10:30 - 16:30

* 10.00 am – 5.00 pm in August only

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