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The Miniature Pony Centre
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The Miniature Pony Centre, Dartmoor is a great ‘hands-on’ family day out filled with lots of cuteness and pony magic for children and adults alike.
Unicorns, Miniature Shetlands and their foals, Miniature Pigs, Harris, our Suffolk Punch horse, miniature, and Mammoth Donkeys are all waiting to meet you and your family when you visit us on the Dartmoor National Park.
As well as lots of super cute ponies and donkeys, the Centre also offers a truly hands-on and unique experience to interact with our animals as well as taking part in our free daily activities. We will be welcoming 4 new foals this spring and they are super adorable.
Our Unicorns are here every day we are open, and they can be found in our sparkly Rainbow Stables. New for 2021, our Unicorn picture time will give you and your family the opportunity to meet our unicorns and have your picture taken with them.
Our daily activities could include Unicorn story, pony grooming, working the tractor, meet the herd, pony herding, meeting the bugs and piggy time.
New for 2021, we will be offering a fundraising activity for the NHS. Plant a sunflower and take it home and watch it grow. Please note, to take part in this activity a donation will be required of £1.00. All proceeds will go to the NHS and you will also be helping the bees.
There is plenty of open safe spaces, stunning Dartmoor scenery and all activities are run with COVID secure safety measures in place, including social distancing. Where social distancing is not possible during some activities our staff will be wearing face masks. We also have sneeze guards, deep cleans throughout the day, compulsory mask wearing in the shop and café in place.
Unfortunately, pony rides will not be available this year due to COVID restrictions, we are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Our outdoor play areas will be open including our trampolines and zip wire. There are antibacterial gels around the Centre for you and your family to use. Our nature trail around the ponds will have you hunting for all the answers to your questions on your sheet!
The café will be offering sandwiches, paninis, jacket potatoes and a delightful selection of cakes and snacks. Yummy Langage Ice Cream will be available and delicious coffees too including our new range of coffee frappes and milkshakes. Lunch is served between 11.30 and 3.00 pm every day.
At the Centre, there is free parking, facilities, and a several picnic areas (undercover areas available also). Here at The Miniature Pony Centre, we are proud of offer a truly unique experience of interacting with our animals in a safe environment.
Your family day out the Centre will be filled with activities, making wonderful memories and cute photo opportunities whilst being COVID safe. No trip to the Dartmoor National Park is complete without visiting The Miniature Pony Centre, the cutest and cuddliest family, friendly tourist attraction.
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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket 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
- Shop
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
Map & Directions
Road Directions
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.
North Bovey, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 8RG
Opening Times
| Season (25 Mar 2021 - 1 Nov 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:30 | - 16:30 |
* Provisional opening date dependent on COVID.
10.00 am – 5.00 pm in August only
Awards
- Visit Britain
We're Good to Go 2021 - Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
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