Media and Press Centre
Having been in the Turner family for six generations the farm that The BIG Sheep is built on has a vast history. Rick Turner, Director of the Flock and founder of The BIG Sheep has been running the park for over 30 years along with his team of talented people and is always available for interviews or comment with the BIG Sheep press.
A journalist and blogger friendly adventure park we welcome all media enquiries and questions. We have a large library of images available to be used by media. We have a team of experienced content writers able to produce unique articles and copy for publication when required.
For all media enquiries please contact us on info@thebigsheep.co.uk or call 01237 472366.
Our Awards
2017 and later
Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence – 2018 Winner
Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence – 2017 Winner
Days Out With The Kids UK Winner – Top Day Out In Autumn
North Devon Food, Drink & Tourism Award – Best Visitor Attraction – SILVER
North Devon Food, Drink & Tourism Award – Super Service, Nikki Bryant – SILVER
North Devon Journal Business Awards – Finalists in Top Attraction, Customer Service, Best Cafe
Top One Hundred UK Attractions
2016
Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence – 2016 Winner
2015
Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence – 2015 Winner
North Devon Journal Business Awards – Excellence in Customer Service Award – Tractor Tom
Approved Family Friendly Award
2014
Visit Devon Tourism Awards – Large Visitor Attraction of the Year – GOLD
South West Excellence Award – Outstanding Customer Service – SILVER
South West Excellence Award – Large Attraction of the Year – SILVER
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence – 2014 Winner
Approved Family Friendly Award
2013
Visit Devon Tourism Awards – Large Visitor Attraction of the Year – GOLD
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence – 2013 Winner
Approved Family Friendly Award
2012
Visit Devon Tourism Awards – Outstanding Customer Service Award – SILVER Awarded to our Show Demonstrators.
2011
Enjoy England Awards for Excellence – Outstanding Customer Service Award – GOLD
Awarded to our Head Receptionist – Sarah Lee
Visit Devon Tourism Awards – Visitor Attraction of the Year – SILVER
North Devon Journal Business Awards – Boss of the Year – Rick Turner
North Devon Journal Business Awards – Employee of the Year – Claire Payne
2010 and older
South West England – Tourism Excellence awards 2010 – Finalist
South West Attraction of the Year 2003 & 2004, 2004 & 2005 – Finalists
Winner North Devon Tourism Awards – Super Service 2007
National Farm Attraction Network – Attraction of the Year – 2006
Flying Start – Top Ten UK Days Out Award – 2005
England for Excellence Awards for Tourism 1988 – Commendation – Won in the first year of opening the park.
Come to Britain Trophy – British Tourism Authority – 1988
West Country Tourist Board – Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
Part of the Revitalising Farm Tourism Programme – with South West Tourism
