About our experiences
Spending time with these inquisitive but timid animals can be a very special experience. Our herd has a range of personalities with some very much enjoying human contact and others that are more unsure. Just like people, really.
Our current range of experiences include:
Experience one: Alpaca Meet & Greet Opportunity
Experience two: Hanging out with the Gang
Experience three: Alpaca Husbandry: Intro to all things alpaca
Experience four: OUR NEW Alpaca EdU Workshop
Scroll down to learn more. Whether you would like a brief fascinating hour or to spend a half day, we hope you find an experience that suits. If not, just let us know. The range of experiences we offer is continuing to grow so if you would like something specific please be in touch. We can offer bespoke group rates or ongoing engagement opportunities.
Please note; our online booking system is now available but still quite new. If you need assistance in booking or something is not working correctly, please do not hesitate to contact us via text or email at [email protected].
Experience one – Alpaca Meet and Greet Opportunity
Would you enjoy spending some time with these delightful animals and perhaps learn a bit about them? Our Alpaca Meet and Greet experience offers a relaxing 1-hour opportunity to get up close to these fascinating animals. We will provide a brief background to their history, traditional uses and temperament, along with a bit about their care and husbandry requirements. Most importantly you will have the chance to get up close, interact with them and take all the photos you desire! If you would like, you can also explore the joy of their super soft fleece and discuss some basic spinning, yarn and felting opportunities.
So if you have an hour free and want a story to tell at the next family gathering, grab a couple of friends, the kids or granny and book a visit today.
What to expect:
This is an outdoor experience so dress for the weather and wear sensible footwear. NO open toes shoes are allowed. A short walk from the car park is required with some uneven terrain. We offer a table with deck chairs and sun umbrella for shelter. For those with accessibility concerns, please check in advance of booking as accessibility is bumpy but manageable in dry conditions and can be difficult otherwise. A safety briefing is provided. This is a guided and supervised visit. Children are very welcome but will need adult supervision at all times.
Price: £15 adult / £9 for under 15yrs / £60 for a family or car load (up to 6 people)
Book now or contact us for Gift Certificates.
Experience two – Hanging out with the Gang!
Would you like a bit more?
This is available only as an extension of Experience One. So, if you would like to extend your stay, bring a picnic, a book or your music, and add ‘Hanging out with the Gang’ option and stay longer (up to sun set please). We will provide the picnic table in the field, additional seating if needed, a sun umbrella and of course – The Gang! The alpacas will be free to roam in the field and you are welcome to quietly enjoy their presence. Any aggressive behaviour towards the animals (chasing, grabbing, loud noises etc) will not be tolerated.
What to expect:
This is an outdoor experience so dress for the weather and wear sensible footwear. NO open toed shoes are allowed. A short walk from the car park is required with some uneven terrain. We offer a table with deck chairs and sun umbrella for shelter. For wheelchair access users, please check in advance of booking as accessibility is bumpy but manageable in dry conditions and can be difficult otherwise. A safety briefing is provided. This is a guided and supervised visit. Children are very welcome but will need adult supervision at all times.
Fair warning: By the end of this day you may very likely be bitten by the Alpaca bug! If so, come have a chat, fall in love and we are would be happy to tell you more about how to get started. Oh, and if you look too keen, you may end up assisting with a few daily activities!
Price: £10.00 per adult / £5.00 per child under 16 yrs / £50.00 Family or Car load
Experience three – Alpaca Husbandry: Introduction to all things Alpaca
This half day experience provides an opportunity to learn more about owning and entering the world of alpacas. We will discuss the necessary information in looking after them as well as exploring the many business opportunities they offer. This will include hands on handling techniques, training with haltering and walking an alpaca, an introduction to food, nutrition and health, as well as exploring the many opportunities to enjoy their fleece and the products made from it.
The day will include:
- Introduction and History
- Basic care and husbandry with hands on experience
- Food, health and nutrition
- Haltering and walking an alpaca
- Introduction to fleece processing, spinning, felting and weaving alpaca yarn.
Fair warning: By the end of this day you may very likely be bitten by the Alpaca bug! If so, come have a chat and become enchanted. We are happy to tell you more about how to get started. Oh, and if you look too keen, you may end up assisting with a few daily chores!
Next Workshop: See our booking calendar for available dates or contact us to organise a custom package.
Cost: £65 per adult / £25.00 per child under 16 yrs / £195 per family or car load (max 6 people)
Experience Four – Alpaca EdU Workshop
Our Alpaca Edu Workshop is designed with home educators and families in mind and offers an active-learning, outdoor based experience to engage with these gentle, inquisitive creatures. The activities are designed for young people and for those whose needs are special, to engage in farm life in a fun, non-threatening and inclusive environment. This 2 hour workshop offers opportunities for personal development and confidence building as well as activities that can easily fit into curriculum requirements, all with links to the history and care of alpacas.
Whether this is a one off visit or an ongoing experience, we are happy to work with you to select from our range of activities or to develop a customer built plan to meet your specific needs or the needs of those in your care.
What to expect: We cater to small groups with a maximum of 6 people as we believe this works well for those involved, for our animals and for our facilities. Our workshops take place outside in the paddocks, in our stables and in a small conservatory. This is an outdoor experience so dress for the weather and wear sensible footwear. NO open toes shoes are allowed. A short walk from the car park is required with some uneven terrain. For those with accessibility concerns, we are able to take vehicles directly to our paddock area but please check in advance to arrange appropriate accessibility. A health & safety briefing is provided. This is a guided interactive experience. For supervision purposes, we require that one parent/adult attends for every 3 learners booked. There is no charge for the accompanying adult.
This 2 hour workshop will include:
- Introduction to the World of Alpacas
- Health & Safety briefing and instruction
- Meet & Greet the Alpaca Gang (and Pickle)
- Customised Lesson Time (which may include STEM, creative or personal development skills and activities)
- Fleece to Fabric Demonstration & Activity
- Craft & Creative Time with Alpaca Fleece
Next Workshops: October 17th and October 26th. See our booking calendar for available times or contact us to organise a custom package. We have also just released two additional dates for November 6th and November 14th.
Cost: £25.00 per learner with a minimum session cost of £75 and a maximum of 6 learners per session.