🎉 NEW 2025 UPDATE: Children under 8 are now welcome on our alpaca walks! See full details below 🦙💛

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⭐ Alpaca Walking in Hampshire – Family Friendly & All Ages Welcome

🌞 Afternoon Walk

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
March - October
From £28

90 minutes of countryside bliss
Available Fridays & Saturdays (March-Oct)

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♿ Accessible Walk

Wednesdays 10:00-11:30 AM
Free Carer Tickets
From £28

Specially designed for mobility needs
Relaxed pace, extra support

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📋 Before You Book - Quick Info

🧒 All Ages Welcome

Children under 8 need supervision. Babies included with parent ticket (no separate ticket needed).

👟 Outdoor Footwear

Terrain may be muddy

🌦️ All Weather

Dress appropriately

Be Punctual

Gates close at start time

🛡️ Secure Your Booking with Optional Insurance – Only £4.50

Protect your booking with our rescheduling insurance. Change your walk date up to 2 hours before for illness or emergencies.

Cost: £4.50 • Peace of mind: Priceless

💡 Please Note: Rescheduling insurance provides flexibility to change your booking. Without insurance, bookings cannot be rescheduled.

📍 Find Us at Itchen Valley Country Park

Just 15 minutes from Southampton, Winchester, and Eastleigh

🏠 Address & Contact

Hensting Alpacas
Allington Lane, West End
Southampton, SO30 3HQ

Phone: 0333 050 4012
What3Words: ///shady.goes.down

🚗 Parking & Arrival

Parking Costs:
Short stay: £3.30
Full day: £5.30

Look for our feather flag in the first car park on the left. Our staff will greet you!

🚊 Public Transport

Train: Eastleigh Station (3 miles)
From Southampton: 10 min train + taxi
Bus: Local services to West End

Taxi from Eastleigh Station: ~£8

🚗 Driving Directions

From Southampton: M27 east → Junction 5 → A27 towards West End → follow brown tourist signs to Itchen Valley Country Park → Allington Lane

From Winchester: M3 south → Junction 12 → M27 east → Junction 5 → A27 towards West End → follow brown tourist signs to Itchen Valley Country Park → Allington Lane

From Portsmouth: M27 west → Junction 7 → A27 towards West End → follow brown tourist signs to Itchen Valley Country Park → Allington Lane

From Bournemouth: A31 → M27 east → Junction 5 → A27 towards West End → follow brown tourist signs to Itchen Valley Country Park → Allington Lane

Tip: Enter "Itchen Valley Country Park" or the What3Words location "///worker.dangerously.worked" in your GPS

🌟 Join Thousands of Happy Visitors

See what makes Hensting Alpacas Hampshire's favorite alpaca experience

6 Booked Today
500+ Monthly Visitors
4.9★ Average Rating
25+ Friendly Alpacas

💰 Transparent Pricing - No Hidden Costs

Solo Adventure

£28

1 Person, 1 Alpaca
Perfect for solo travelers

Group Fun

£82

4 People, 2 Alpacas
Great for friends

🎟️ Booking & Payment Information

Secure Payment: All payments processed via Stripe

Instant Confirmation: Digital tickets delivered immediately

Cancellation Insurance: £4.50 optional coverage for rescheduling

Gift Vouchers: Available with 12-month validity

Group Discounts: 15% off family tickets

📋 Important Requirements & What to Bring

Requirements:

Age Policy (Updated 2025): All children are now welcome at Hensting Alpacas!

Children Under 8:
- Must have ONE dedicated adult per child for safety supervision
- Cannot lead alpacas independently (parent/guardian leads)
- Must stay within arm's reach of supervising adult at all times
- Parents accept full responsibility for child's safety and behavior
- Additional safety waiver required on arrival (identifying wristbands provided)

Babies & Toddlers:
- Included with parent ticket (no separate ticket needed)
- Must be carried in a secure baby carrier/sling (no pushchairs/prams allowed)
- Pushchairs can startle alpacas and are prohibited on walks
- Must be declared during booking for safety documentation

Children 8-11:
- May walk alongside alpacas with adult supervision
- Cannot lead alpacas independently

Children 12+:
- May lead their own alpaca independently with signed parental consent

Walking Requirement: All participants must be able to walk 1 mile on uneven terrain OR be carried safely in a baby carrier/sling (no pushchairs)

Punctuality: Gates close at exact start times

No Dogs: Alpacas are sensitive to dogs

Valid Ticket Required: No entry without booking

What to Bring & Wear:

Footwear: Suitable outdoor shoes (terrain may be muddy)

Clothing: Weather-appropriate outdoor clothing

Wellington Boots: Available for hire in wet weather

Camera: Capture amazing memories!

Enthusiasm: Ready for an unforgettable experience!

⚠️ Safety Information for Children Under 8
Important Safety Requirements:

Supervision Requirements

• Children under 8 CANNOT lead alpacas independently

• Parent/guardian must maintain physical proximity at all times

• You must keep your child within arm's reach throughout the walk

• One dedicated adult per child under 8 is mandatory

Parent/Guardian Responsibilities

• You accept FULL responsibility for your child's safety and behavior

• Alpacas are animals with unpredictable behavior - risks are inherent

• You must complete an additional safety waiver upon arrival

• Children will receive identifying wristbands for safety tracking

• Staff may require immediate removal if safety concerns arise

No Pushchairs or Prams

• Pushchairs/prams/strollers are strictly prohibited on walks

• They can startle and distress the alpacas

• Use baby carriers/slings only for infants and toddlers

Ticketing for Babies/Toddlers

• Babies and toddlers do NOT need a separate ticket for regular walks

• They are included with the parent's ticket at no extra cost

• You MUST declare them during booking for insurance and safety purposes

• They still count toward group size for supervision planning

⚠️ By booking with children under 8, you agree to indemnify Hensting Alpacas against all claims arising from your child's participation. You acknowledge that bringing children under 8 is entirely at your own risk and responsibility.

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Questions? Call 0333 050 4012 or email info@alpacas-hampshire.co.uk