Alpaca walking near Basingstoke — around 45 minutes via the M3 to Itchen Valley Country Park for a 2-hour guided alpaca experience.
Hensting Alpacas at Itchen Valley Country Park runs Hampshire's most family-friendly alpaca walking experience — all ages welcome from 3 upwards, infants in carriers, accessible Wednesday walks for all abilities, and free carer tickets. Walks last approximately 2 hours and take you through 440 acres of ancient Hampshire countryside alongside our friendly herd.
Hensting Alpacas has been breeding and walking alpacas for over 16 years. We are British Alpaca Society registered, fully insured, and based at Itchen Valley Country Park — one of the UK's finest Green Flag-awarded country parks. Every walk is led by an experienced handler who genuinely loves what they do.
Basingstoke sits at the northern edge of Hampshire, 35–40 miles from Hensting Alpacas at Itchen Valley Country Park — a journey of around 45 minutes on the M3. For RG and RG21–RG29 residents, that distance places Hensting Alpacas at the outer edge of a comfortable day trip, but the quality of the experience consistently makes it worthwhile. Basingstoke visitors often combine the alpaca walk with a longer exploration of Itchen Valley Country Park and the Itchen Navigation — the park is large enough to justify the drive, and the contrast between the Basingstoke ring road and ancient Hampshire river valley countryside is striking. Alpaca walks from Basingstoke are especially popular for milestone birthday gifts and school holiday outings where families want something they genuinely cannot find locally.
From Basingstoke, Hensting Alpacas at Itchen Valley Country Park (SO30 3HQ) is reached via the M3 southbound — approximately 45 minutes. Exit at junction 5 (Eastleigh/Fair Oak), then follow signs towards West End. Car parking is available at the country park from £1.30/hour. Alpaca walks are priced from £32 per person for a 2-hour guided experience. Book in advance — particularly for school holiday periods and weekends in summer and autumn, which fill quickly with visitors from across central Hampshire. Call 0333 050 4012 to check availability.
Itchen Valley Country Park offers much more beyond the alpaca walk: Go Ape high ropes and zip lines, 6 play areas, woodland café, orienteering trails, parkrun every Saturday, and over 5km of accessible walking routes. Easily the best value full-day destination in Hampshire for mixed-age family groups.
Call 0333 050 4012 or book online — popular dates fill quickly, especially during school holidays and summer. See all our seasonal events.
From £32 per person
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.
More questions? Check our complete FAQ page or call us on 0333 050 4012
When
July 1, 2026
to December 31, 2027
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