Open now. Summer hours (Apr to Oct) are 10am to 6pm. From November it opens weekends and school holidays 10am to 5pm, and weekdays 10am to 4pm. Closed 25 and 26 Dec and 1 Jan.
About The Big Sheep
The Big Sheep is a farm-meets-theme-park outside Bideford, with sheep races, duck trials, family rides and a big indoor play barn. It's best for kids from toddler age to about 10. Book online to pay less than the door price, and use Tesco Clubcard vouchers at double value.
Tickets and prices
Prices are shown only in the online booking system and vary by date. Online tickets include all rides and attractions; paying at the door costs more. Coin-operated rides are extra.
Buy on the official siteDeals we found
Clubcard vouchers count 2x toward standard admission when booked online. Blackout runs from early November 2026 to February half term 2027.
See the dealOnline tickets cost less than paying at the door.
See the dealDiscounted carer tickets with proof such as a PIP letter or Nimbus card.
See the dealIf bad weather stops you seeing everything, you get a free return visit.
See the dealPromo codes
Coupon sites list codes for this park, but none we found are real. The online price is the deal.
Season passes
| Pass | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Season Ticket (adult or child over 3 ft) | £50 | Plus £1 per visit booked online or £2 at the door; excludes events and festivals |
| Little Shepherds Card (under 3 ft) | £10 | Needs an adult membership; valid until the child reaches 3 ft |
Good to know
- Address
- The Big Sheep, Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon EX39 5AP
- Hours
- Apr to Oct 10am to 6pm; winter weekends and holidays 10am to 5pm, weekdays 10am to 4pm (last entry 3pm).
- Phone
- +44-1237-472366
- Type
- Family park · run by Big Sheep Ltd
- Official site
- thebigsheep.co.uk
Don't miss
- The sheep race and duck trials shows
- Rampage roller coaster
- The Twister and the park train
- EWEtopia indoor play zone
- Animal barn
- Fireworks Spectacular on 5 Nov 2026
Little ways to save
Convert Tesco Clubcard vouchers before the November blackout; they're worth double on admission.
If you'll visit three or more times, the £50 season ticket plus £1 a visit beats day tickets.
Pre-book in school holidays. It gets busy and the door price is higher.
Bring coins for the coin-operated rides.
Questions people ask us
How much are tickets at The Big Sheep?
Prices change by date and show in the online booking system. Booking online is cheaper than the door, and Tesco Clubcard vouchers count double.
Is there an annual pass at The Big Sheep?
Yes. The season ticket is £50 a year plus £1 per visit online, and under-3-foot kids can get a £10 Little Shepherds Card.
Is The Big Sheep open in winter?
Yes, on weekends and school holidays 10am to 5pm, and weekdays 10am to 4pm. It closes 25 and 26 Dec and 1 Jan.
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Where these prices come from: Official times and prices page, Official membership page, Official ticket portal FAQ (hours). Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.