The Big Sheep facts for kids
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| Location | Abbotsham, Bideford, England, United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates | 51°00′57″N 4°14′38″W / 51.015712°N 4.244019°W |
| Opened | 1988 |
| Operating season | April - October (7 days) November - March (weekends) |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 7 |
| Roller coasters | 1 |
| Water rides | 1 |
The Big Sheep is a super fun amusement farm park! You can find it in Abbotsham, Devon, England. It's a place where you can enjoy farm animals and exciting rides all in one spot.
Discover The Big Sheep
The land where The Big Sheep now stands was once a busy sheep farm. It was called Barton Farm. The same family owned this farm for many generations.
In 1988, the farm owner, Rick Turner, had a great idea. He decided to turn the farm into a visitor attraction. This helped the farm earn more money. At first, it was mostly an animal park with a restaurant.
Later, the park added more fun entertainment. It became famous for its daily sheep races! In 2001, the park faced some challenges. It lost a lot of money because of a disease outbreak.
In 2012, the park owner spoke out. He said that weather forecasts were too gloomy. He felt they were stopping tourists from visiting local places. In 2016, The Big Sheep got even more attention. It launched a brand new roller coaster. They even put up signs saying "no screaming"! This was because some local people had complained during the planning.
Fun Rides and Shows
The Big Sheep has lots of cool things to do. There's a big indoor play area. You can also watch amazing animal shows. If you're hungry, there are two restaurants.
The park also has a special animal barn. You can meet lots of farm animals there. For adventure, try Battlefield Live laser tag! There's also an outdoor playground for more fun.
The Big Sheep has 8 exciting rides.
- A thrilling roller coaster
- A farm safari ride
- A fun train ride
- A spinning twister ride
- A piggy pull along
- Swan pedalos on the water
- A tractor school where you can drive
- A classic carousel
- Pony rides
The Roller Coaster Story
When the roller coaster first opened in 2016, it had a different name. It was called "The Big One." Now, its name is "Rampage."
This roller coaster was built by a company called Zierer. Before it came to The Big Sheep, it was at another park. That park was called Metroland. Metroland was an indoor amusement park. It was located inside the MetroCentre shopping center in Gateshead.
Throughout the year, The Big Sheep also hosts many live events. There's always something new happening!
