Walk with alpacas near Southampton at Hensting Alpacas, Itchen Valley Country Park — just 10–15 minutes from the city centre. Morning and afternoon sessions available from £32 per person.
Hensting Alpacas offers Hampshire's most distinctive guided animal experience — a 2-hour alpaca walk through the ancient woodland and water meadows of Itchen Valley Country Park, led by experienced handlers with over 16 years of alpaca care expertise. Every walk is suitable for all ages, from young families to adults, at a gentle countryside pace.
Join us for the Hensting Alpacas Open Day on Sunday 19th July 2026 — a special family event at Itchen Valley Country Park with alpaca meet & greet sessions, bouncy castle, ice cream, and all the charm of our 40+ strong herd. Entry from £3.50 for children.
For Southampton residents, Hensting Alpacas at Itchen Valley Country Park is the closest alpaca walking experience in England — less than 15 minutes from the city centre by car, easily reached via the M27 and A27, with ample car parking at the park. The 440-acre country park setting means Southampton families, couples, and groups get a full countryside experience within their own postcode — ancient woodland, the River Itchen, and 40+ alpacas of all ages, without the need for a long journey to a rural farm. With Go Ape also on site, a Southampton day out to Itchen Valley genuinely competes with any equivalent experience available in the UK.
Alpaca walks at Itchen Valley depart from the main park entrance at Allington Lane, West End, SO30 3HQ — approximately 10–15 minutes from Southampton city centre and 5 minutes from junction 7 of the M27. Parking is available at the country park daily from £1.30/hour, with free Blue Badge parking. For Southampton residents wanting a weekend activity that feels genuinely different from the usual options, morning alpaca walks (10:00am–12:00pm) and Friday/Saturday afternoon walks (1:30pm–3:00pm) are available from late March through to October.
Hensting Alpacas is located at Itchen Valley Country Park, Allington Lane, West End, Southampton, SO30 3HQ — easily reached from Southampton (10 min), Eastleigh (10 min), Winchester (25 min), and Portsmouth (35 min). Parking from £1.30/hour; free Blue Badge parking available.
Call 0333 050 4012 or book online — advance booking is essential as popular dates fill quickly. See our full seasonal events calendar for all available experiences.
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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.
More questions? Check our complete FAQ page or call us on 0333 050 4012
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