Big Sheep Brewery at The BIG Sheep
Country Life Brewery was established in 1998, using the brew plant from Lundy Island and moved to the BIG Sheep family attraction in 2002. The working brewery, which is run by master brewer, Simon Lacy and his wife Anna is North Devon's largest brewery, producing over 15,000 pints of award winning ales every week.
The Brewery combines state-of-the-art equipment with traditional brewing techniques which ensures that there is a consistency of product and the beers produced are amongst the very best real ales brewed in the UK today.
As well as supplying ales to pubs, hotels and clubs across the South West the Brewery shop is open to visitors to the attraction and sells bottles of Ales and various ciders. Take out "Kegs" of ales and beer is available in 18, 36 and 72 pints and is great for barbeques, wedding and family parties and delivery can be arranged by prior arrangement.
Before sampling the award winning beers to find their favourite, visitors can discover how the ale is brewed using traditional brewing techniques in our fun brewery show.
Award winning beer available from the brewery include:
" OLD APPLEDORE ALE - 3.7% abv (alcohol by volume)
" LACEY'S BEST ALE - 4.2% abv
" POT WALLOP - 4.4% abv
" GOLDEN PIG - 4.7% abv
" BLACK BOAR - 5% abv
" COUNTRY BUMPKIN - 6% abv
" DEVONSHIRE 10 "DER
Prices
Entry is free if you just wish to visit Country Life Brewery Shop at the BIG Sheep. If you would like to visit the attraction and see the brewery show then entry prices apply. Adults and children - £11.95 each. Groups of 4 or more - 50p off per person. Children under 3ft in height - £5 each
Contact
The Big SheepTel: 01237 472366
www.thebigsheep.co.uk/brewery-pubs/bigsheepbeer.html
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Venue
The BIG SheepAbbotsham, Near Bideford, North Devon, EX39 5AP
Map reference: SS 423265 Lat: 51.01620 Long: -4.24961
Situated on the North Devon coast just off the A39 Atlantic Highway two miles west of Bideford, The BIG Sheep is a leading member of Devon's Top Attractions. We look forward to welcoming you to our fun filled attraction. Our whole team is committed to ensuring that everyone in the family is guaranteed a truly great day out whatever the weather.
Parking : free
Accessible by Public Transport : 11 miles (17.7 kms) from Barnstaple station
Also at this venue
The BIG Sheep
Big Sheep High Wire
Events at this venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sun 19 May 2013 | Chocolate Chomping Competition |
| Sun 26 May 2013 | Meet Mike the Knight at The BIG Sheep, Bideford |
| Sun 9 Jun 2013 | Worlds Largest Wellie Parade |
| Sat 15 Jun 2013 | Doughnut for Dad's |
| Sun 16 Jun 2013 | Classic Car Day |
| Sat 29, Sun 30 Jun 2013 | Shoot for England |
| Sun 30 Jun 2013 | Help for Heroes Day |
| Sat 6 Jul 2013 | Wimbledon finals weekend |
| Sun 25 Aug 2013 | Meet Peppa Pig at The BIG Sheep |
Self-assessed accessibility details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is gravel- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Entrance
Entrance is well lit
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception / ticket area
To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
To the gift shop
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Baby changing facilities
Food
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Good contrast between the floor and walls- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
Vegetarian
High chairs for children
Children's menu
General
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Clear signage
Wheelchairs provided
Free
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Audible alarm system
Notes
We have one wheelchair on site to hire free of charge. Please enquire on arrival.
Some of the routes pathways are gravel based so can be bumby.







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