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Pennywell is proud to be the leading environmentally friendly attraction

Throughout your day you will see why Pennywell is such a green business and we are proud to have been awarded a GOLD award in the National Green Tourism Business Scheme. This Scheme was launched to encourage, recognise and reward tourism businesses who adopt "green" tourism practices.

Some of the initiatives that contributed to winning the Gold Award are listed on this page.

Environment - Green is Gold

Pennywell Ponds - click for larger image

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The Pennywell Ponds

Come and dip into the ponds and be amazed to find that they are fed from water off the car park and barn roofs.

The Willow Maze

Get lost in the Willow Maze, a very sustainable and renewable attraction planted entirely from willow grown at Pennywell.

Devon's unique breeds

Get to know the beautiful and unique Devon breeds of animals. At Pennywell we have the South Devon and Red Devon cow, White Faced Dartmoor sheep, Dartmoor Ponies and a very rare Exmoor pony.

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Green Shoots

Green Shoots is all about planting seeds and taking cuttings. It is great for adults and children to take away inspiration from a day out. Crops are wonderfully sustainable and they can provide us with so much - food, medicines, building materials, clothing, beauty products, recreation and fuel - fantastic. Pennywell's other green credentials include recycling waste, mini wind power and solar power for visitor information. Come and find out more in an awesome environment!