The Big Sheep (Abbotsham, Bideford)
Excellent day out for whole family - The Big Sheep (Abbotsham, Bideford) Theme Park / Zoo National

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Excellent day out for whole family
The Big Sheep (Abbotsham, Bideford)

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The Big Sheep (Abbotsham, Bideford)

Date: 02/05/10

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Advantages: Something for everyone - even teenagers

Disadvantages: Alot to pack in for one day - you will be tired!

This is a fantastic whole day out for the entire family and there's something for parents, young kids and teenagers - a rarity.
We've spent 6 hours there today, but could easily have spent another few hours as we didn't do everything by far. The Big Sheep is best visited in fair weather, as there are several outdoor attractions, however a day could easily be passed there when it is pouring with rain.
There is a big indoor play area with slides, death slides, ball pools, soft play for under 2s, scramble through tunnels etc. This is set up alongside the cafe where parents can have a cuppa or food whilst watching the youngsters. There is also wifi here if that takes your fancy.
A further indoor area houses the sheep and other animals (puppies, pigs, rabbits, ferrets, chickens). Children can buy sheep food and feed the sheep.
There are then various rides - train, tractor, giant swings, pull along piggies.
There are other areas such as bouncing pillows, trampolines, ride on go carts (adult sized as well as kids), sand pit with diggers.
There is a laser combat section for the over 8s where they can run around hiding from each other shooting.
This is all included in the £10.50 entry. A steep price but for an entire day not bad!
In addition to this, shows run throughout the day - sheep shearing, bottle feeding the lambs, the sheep show, the beer show, sheep racing. These are very humourous and so entertain parents and grandparents as well as the kids.
There are also some attractions where a small fee applies - pony riding, ducks and small tractors.
Would definitely recommend this attraction for a day out but arrive early (doors open 10am) to take in everything.

Summary: Excellent day out for whole family