Meet our 2026 baby alpacas — Daisy, Dandelion, Meadowsweet & Chamomile — on morning walks at Itchen Valley Country Park. Cria season runs February–July; book early as these sessions sell out fastest of all.
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.
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Baby alpacas — called crias — are born at Hensting Alpacas from February through to early summer, and for a window of several months each year, some of our morning walks include these extraordinary young animals walking alongside their mothers. Our 2026 cria include Daisy, Dandelion, Meadowsweet, and Chamomile — each with a completely different personality. Crias are available on morning walks from mid-February and join afternoon walks later in the season as they grow in confidence. Baby alpaca morning walks are our most in-demand sessions of the year and regularly sell out weeks in advance, particularly from April onwards when the crias are at their most playful and photogenic.
Cria availability varies by session — morning walks (10:00am–12:00pm) are where you are most likely to encounter the baby alpacas alongside the adult herd. As the season progresses and the crias grow more confident, they begin joining some of the Friday and Saturday afternoon sessions as well. All cria availability is shown in the live booking calendar on our website, where dates with baby alpacas available are clearly indicated. If seeing a baby alpaca is your priority, book a morning session and check the calendar notes before confirming.
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.
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
June 12, 2026
to July 31, 2026
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