What to Expect

• What's included:

  • Alpaca Walk and afternoon tea for One, Two, or Four.

• Our 90-minute experience includes opportunities to learn about, meet, and walk our animals, with a 15-minute health and safety briefing included.

• Your experience will commence with a health and safety briefing, followed by a demonstration of how to lead your alpaca. You will then be paired with your alpaca companion, allowing for ample photo opportunities.

• After enjoying the delightful alpaca walk in the refreshing countryside atmosphere, you'll be well-prepared to savor an afternoon tea platter served with your choice of tea or coffee.

• The Alpaca Walk experience is not recommended for children aged 4 and under, and possibly for those up to the age of 6, because it involves up to 90 minutes of walking in occasionally challenging terrain.

• Any child aged 4 and under must be carried in a carrier, and those whose ability to walk for up to 90 minutes raises staff concerns will not be allowed to participate in the experience without a carrier.

Charnwood Forest Overview

• Charnwood Forest Alpacas can be found in the hamlet of Boundary, nestled on the border of Leicestershire and Derbyshire, on the outskirts of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. 

• Spanning 110 acres, the farm at Charnwood Forest Alpacas holds the distinction of being one of the UK's earliest, original, and largest alpaca farms accessible to the public. 

• Their deep passion lies in introducing visitors to the captivating personalities of not only alpacas but also all the animals residing on the farm. They offer experiences that provide people with a chance to connect with nature and escape the hustle and bustle of urban life.

Good to Know

• Children aged 0-9 can attend for free and do not require a ticket. However, they must be accompanied by at least one paying adult (18+), with a required child-to-adult ratio of 1:1.

• Appropriate attire and footwear are recommended, such as sun cream and hats for sunny days or waterproofs and wellies for rainy ones. It's also a good idea to have some spare change on hand if you'd like to buy alpaca feed, which is priced at £1 per bag.

• Complimentary Parking

• FARM OPENING HOURS:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday  - Closed 
  • Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm