Adopt a named alpaca from Hensting Alpacas at Itchen Valley Country Park. Gift adoption packages from £12 with instant digital delivery — a unique and memorable gift for any occasion, available all year round.
Picture walking through ancient woodland alongside a curious, gentle alpaca — their soft footsteps on the path, the River Itchen visible through the trees, and the sounds of the countryside replacing everything else for two hours. That is what Hensting Alpacas at Itchen Valley Country Park offers Hampshire visitors, every day of the week from late March through October.
Our Wednesday accessible walks run at a relaxed pace along Itchen Valley's 5km of surfaced, level pathways — suitable for wheelchairs, mobility aids, and all abilities. Carers attend free of charge. Advance booking essential to guarantee your space on this popular session.
Adopting an alpaca through Hensting Alpacas is one of the most personal and distinctive gifts available in Hampshire — combining the emotional connection of supporting a named animal with the joy of receiving regular updates, photos, and a beautifully presented adoption pack. Hensting Alpacas offer adoption packages from £12 for an instant digital delivery, up to £62 for a full physical pack with certificate, photo, fleece sample, and adoption updates. Every adoption supports the direct care and welfare of that specific alpaca at Itchen Valley Country Park, and adopters receive updates about their alpaca throughout the year. Alpaca adoptions work beautifully as gifts for children, animal lovers, Christmas presents, birthdays, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and Father's Day — and because they can be delivered instantly by email, they work even when you have run out of time for a physical gift. Unlike generic animal adoption charities, Hensting Alpacas adopt-an-alpaca scheme connects the adopter to a specific, named animal on a working BAS-registered farm that is open to visitors — meaning adopters can come and meet their alpaca in person during a walk or open day.
Your walk begins with an introduction to your alpaca companion — learning their name, their personality, and how to walk them safely with the halter. The route takes you through Itchen Valley's ancient woodland and water meadows on a level, circular path of approximately one mile. Along the way your handler explains alpaca behaviour, the park's ecology, and the history of this remarkable 440-acre countryside setting. The walk ends with feeding time and close-contact time with the wider herd.
Hensting Alpacas adoption packages are available year-round with no waiting period. Digital adoptions are delivered by email within minutes. Physical adoption packs are dispatched by post and typically arrive within 3–5 working days. Adoptions are valid for 12 months and include regular photo updates from the farm. Adopters can combine their adoption with a booking to visit Itchen Valley Country Park and walk with the very alpaca they have adopted — making it a particularly meaningful gift experience. Adoption prices start from £12 (digital only) with physical packages from £35, and premium packages up to £62 including fleece sample and larger certificate. All packages make ideal children's gifts — the combination of a named animal, regular updates, and the possibility of a visit creates a lasting connection that a toy or book simply cannot match.
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Yes! All our alpaca walks require advance booking. Spaces are limited and this experience is very popular, especially during weekends and school holidays.
We recommend sturdy, closed-toe footwear (wellies in wet weather), weather-appropriate clothing, and layers. We walk in most weather conditions, so dress for the outdoors!
Yes! All children are welcome. Children under 8 must have one dedicated adult, and children 12+ may lead an alpaca independently. Everyone needs a valid ticket.
We're located at Itchen Valley Country Park in Hampshire, just 15 minutes from Southampton, Winchester, and Eastleigh. Easy access from Portsmouth, Romsey, and surrounding areas.
We walk in light rain! Only severe weather will cancel walks. If we cancel, you can rebook within 3 months. We recommend adding our £4.50 rescheduling insurance for flexibility.
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