A genuinely memorable birthday experience in Hampshire — walk with alpacas at Itchen Valley Country Park, available all year. 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.
An alpaca walk is one of Hampshire's most genuinely surprising and personal birthday experiences — it is completely different from a restaurant booking or spa day, it works for any age from young children to adults in their seventies, and it creates the kind of specific, vivid memory that people actually talk about years later. Hensting Alpacas at Itchen Valley Country Park is within easy reach of Southampton, Winchester, Eastleigh, Portsmouth, and Basingstoke, making it a natural choice for a birthday day out that the whole group can share. Gift vouchers are available for instant email delivery if you are booking as a present rather than bringing a group.
Birthday alpaca walks at Hensting Alpacas work for individuals, couples, and groups of friends or family. Our walks accommodate up to the standard session capacity and are led by experienced handlers who are always happy to make a birthday visit feel special. If you are coming as a group, morning sessions work best for larger parties — up to the session maximum. Gift vouchers make it easy to gift a birthday alpaca walk even at the last minute, with instant email delivery available 24/7.
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
Book today and create magical memories with our alpacas!
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