We're thrilled to unveil some exciting new additions to Hensting Alpacas that make it easier than ever to connect with our wonderful herd! Over the past few weeks, we've been working hard behind the scenes to bring you enhanced online experiences, more affordable adoption options, and magical seasonal events. Here's everything new at your favourite Hampshire alpaca farm! 🦙✨
🛍️ Brand New Online Shop
We're delighted to introduce our completely redesigned online shop, making it simple to bring a piece of Hensting Alpacas home! Our shop now features an intuitive browsing experience with organized categories and a seamless shopping cart system.
Shop Categories Include:
- Premium Peru Products - Authentic alpaca socks, gloves, and accessories directly from Peru
- Raw & Processed Fleece - Beautiful fleece from our own alpacas, perfect for crafters and spinners
- Garden & Wildlife - Alpaca manure fertiliser and eco-friendly bird nesting materials
- Gifts & Accessories - Unique alpaca-themed items and handmade keyrings
We've implemented realistic weight-based shipping that follows Royal Mail pricing, so you never overpay on postage when ordering multiple items. Products range from £2.50 to £25, with free collection available at the farm!
💙 Affordable Alpaca Adoptions from £12
We believe everyone should have the chance to support and connect with our alpacas, which is why we've introduced our new Bronze adoption package at just £12 - making alpaca adoption more accessible than ever!
Three Adoption Packages to Choose From:
🥉 Bronze Package - £12
Perfect for animal lovers on a budget! Includes:
- 📜 Personalized adoption certificate
- 📸 Beautiful photo of your adopted alpaca
- 📋 Detailed factsheet and personality profile
- 🎟️ £12 voucher for our Family Open Day events
🥈 Silver Package - £25
Our popular mid-tier package includes:
- Everything in Bronze, plus:
- 🔑 Handmade keyring from real alpaca fleece
- 📦 UK postage included
🥇 Gold Package - £62
The ultimate alpaca adoption experience:
- Everything in Silver, plus:
- 🚶♂️ FREE alpaca walking experience for 2 people (worth £53!)
- 🧶 Sample of your alpaca's luxurious fleece
- Valid for 12 months from adoption date
All adoption packages now include a professionally designed digital adoption pack delivered instantly via email, featuring your personalized certificate, alpaca profile, care information, and vouchers - beautifully formatted as a keepsake PDF!
🎄 Magical Seasonal Events
We've created special seasonal walking experiences that transform our alpaca walks into unforgettable celebrations! Each event features custom pricing, themed decorations, and unique memories.
Current & Upcoming Events:
Christmas Alpaca Walks 🎅
Experience the magic of Christmas with our alpacas! Walk through winter wonderland trails while enjoying:
- 🎄 Festive decorations throughout the paddocks
- ☕ Complimentary mulled wine and mince pies
- 🎁 Special Christmas family packages
- 📸 Perfect for festive family photos!
Easter Alpaca Adventures 🐰
Spring into Easter with alpaca walks featuring Easter egg hunts and spring activities - perfect for families!
Halloween Alpaca Walks 🎃
Join us for spooky (but friendly!) alpaca walks with Halloween decorations and autumn treats.
All seasonal events include our standard alpaca walking experience with special themed additions. View our seasonal event calendar →
🎨 Custom Christmas Voucher Designer
Gift the perfect Christmas present with our brand-new voucher designer! Create personalized alpaca experience vouchers with:
- 🎄 Beautiful Christmas-themed backgrounds
- 💝 Custom messages for your loved ones
- 🎁 Choose from birthday, anniversary, or seasonal occasions
- 📱 Instant digital delivery or postal options
- 💷 Flexible amounts from £10 to £100
Our enhanced voucher system now generates professional PDF vouchers that recipients receive instantly via email - perfect for last-minute gifts! Each voucher includes a unique code, expiry date, and beautiful festive design.
🔧 Behind the Scenes: Technical Improvements
While you're enjoying these new features, we've also made significant improvements to our booking system:
- Enhanced Payment Processing - Faster, more reliable Stripe integration with better error handling
- Family Discount System - Automatic 15% discount on family bookings
- Custom Event Pricing - Seasonal events can have special pricing while maintaining our standard walk costs
- Improved Email Delivery - Resolved email deliverability issues for better communication
- Mobile-Optimized Experience - Every page looks beautiful on phones and tablets
- SEO Enhancements - Better Google rankings help more people discover our alpacas
🎉 Why These Changes Matter
These improvements reflect our commitment to making Hensting Alpacas more accessible, affordable, and enjoyable for everyone. Whether you're:
- 🎁 Looking for a unique Christmas gift (vouchers from £10!)
- 💙 Wanting to support our alpacas on a budget (Bronze adoption £12!)
- 🛍️ Shopping for authentic alpaca products (new online shop!)
- 🎄 Planning a festive family outing (seasonal events!)
...we now have options to suit every need and budget!
📧 Stay Connected
Want to be the first to know about new products, adoption opportunities, and seasonal events? Join our mailing list of over 12,000 alpaca enthusiasts! We send updates about:
- New baby alpacas (cria) available for adoption
- Seasonal event announcements
- Special offers and early-bird discounts
- Farm news and alpaca stories
🦙 Visit Us in Hampshire
Located in the beautiful Itchen Valley Country Park in Hampshire, Hensting Alpacas is home to over 40 alpacas cared for to the highest British Alpaca Society (BAS) welfare standards. With over 10 years of experience, we offer:
- Daily alpaca walking experiences
- Educational farm visits
- Private group bookings
- Seasonal special events
- Alpaca adoptions & sales
Ready to experience the magic? Book your alpaca walk today or adopt an alpaca to support our herd!
📍 Hensting Alpacas
Itchen Valley Country Park
Allington Lane, West End
Southampton, Hampshire SO30 3HQ
☎️ 0333 050 4012