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Booking is essential – to book your slot, you’ll just need to select the date you would like to visit the farm and the number of adult and child tickets required. Remember, you do not need to book your slot if you are only visiting the Bistro.

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Things to do at Penny Farm

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Meet the horses

Penny Farm is home to over 60 horses at any one time. You can walk around the undercover barn area and find out about the ponies undergoing rehabilitation.

Guided tours from our team of volunteers are also available.

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Have a bite to eat

Join us in our coffee shop for drinks and snacks and our famous homemade cakes. The cafe is open 11am-4pm on Wednesdays, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Afternoon Tea is also available (pre-booking required). Remember, every penny you spend on food and drink here helps our horses and ponies!

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Enjoy a farm walk

Come and explore the farm with ‘Dale’s Trails’. You can choose from one of two routes around the farm and complete a fun activity trail.

You will be able to see our horses and ponies relaxing in the fields as well as learn about our farm environment and the wild birds and animals who live here.

A horse stands in a stable with its head lowered over the door. A visitor is stroking the horses head, and beside them another visitor sits in a wheelchair.

Regular special events

During the school holidays we hold regular special events which are a great day out for all the family, with lots of activities on offer.

Check the Events page for details and watch our notice boards and Facebook page for news about what other events are planned at Penny Farm.

A horse stands in a stable with its head lowered over the door. A visitor is stroking the horses head, and beside them another visitor sits in a wheelchair.

Looking for a party venue?

We are the ideal venue for events such as baby showers or anniversaries and can offer various catering options to meet all requirements.  We also host children’s birthday parties (invites here) which include a tour to meet the ponies, lunch and a groom a pony session ideal for up to 12 children or smaller afternoon tea and groom a pony options for up to 6 children.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

A horse stands in a stable with its head lowered over the door. A visitor is stroking the horses head, and beside them another visitor sits in a wheelchair.

Accessibility information

We aim to make our centre as inclusive as possible.

If you have specific requirements please email [email protected] for further information.

We have worked with AccessAble so you can find out about our facilities before you visit. AccessAble’s surveyors assessed our venue to create a Detailed Access Guide. Check out the Detailed Access Guide to Penny Farm – World Horse Welfare

  • Wheelchair access
  • Dog Friendly
  • Indoor Stables
  • Fresh Food
  • Educational displays
  • We had a lovely day and lots of fun at Penny Farm Family fun day today. Thank you to everyone there for all you do for the horses and ponies, it’s a very special place.

    Elaine

  • Great place to visit. All their events are very well organised.

    Jaqui

  • Highly recommended - staff are really friendly, lovely horses and ponies very friendly and cafe sells beautiful snacks and cakes. Well worth a visit.

    Francine

Location

The entrance to Penny Farm is situated on the A583, Preston New Road, near Peel Corner, Blackpool, FY4 5JS. Follow the brown tourist signs from the M55.

OPENING HOURS

Open 11am – 3pm Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays

CONTACT US

01253 766983

Sponsor a Stableyard - from as little as £5.00 a month.

Our open crew stableyards offer a safe area of shelter for horses who need to remain under close observation. They are also a great place for you to meet and learn more about the horses currently in our care, so please don't hesitate to visit us soon.

Your support will provide the expert treatment, medicines, food, rest and rehabilitation that horses need to make strides towards a brighter future.

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