Your complete guide to alpaca experiences at Itchen Valley Country Park, Hampshire
Book Your Experience🎉 15% family discount on family tickets · Rescheduling insurance £4.50 · Parking £3.30–£5.30
Our prices start from £32 for a solo walk with 1 alpaca. See the full price grid above for all ticket types. A 15% family discount is available on family tickets — simply tick the family discount box at checkout. Optional rescheduling insurance costs £4.50. Parking at Itchen Valley Country Park is £3.30 short stay or £5.30 full day.
Parents of children under 8 must sign a safety consent form on arrival. Children will receive identifying wristbands. Staff may require immediate removal if safety concerns arise.
Payment is processed securely by card. You'll receive e-tickets by email immediately after booking. Advance booking is essential — we frequently sell out, especially on weekends and school holidays.
We strongly recommend adding the £4.50 insurance when booking — it's excellent value for peace of mind.
Look for the Hensting Alpacas feather flag in the first car park on the left. What3Words: ///shady.goes.down
Our live calendar shows real-time availability so you'll always see what's free.
Time includes your safety briefing, meeting your alpaca, the walk itself, and photo opportunities.
It's a peaceful, magical experience suitable for all ages and abilities.
Yes! You hold a lead rope and guide your alpaca along the trails using a halter. Alpacas prefer a calm, steady pace. They're naturally curious and will often walk alongside you like a companion — though they may stop for a grass snack along the way! Our team is always nearby to help if needed.
Cria walks are our most popular experience — book early to avoid disappointment.
Absolutely. Our alpacas are gentle, well-trained, and used to human company. They enjoy gentle petting on the neck and sides. Our experienced team will show you exactly how to interact with your alpaca companion safely. As with any animal, unpredictable behaviour can occasionally occur — that's why we have clear safety guidelines in place.
You'll be outside for 90–120 minutes walking on countryside paths.
We walk in all weather conditions including light rain. Only severe weather (lightning, extreme wind, flooding) results in cancellation — you'll be notified by 7:30 AM. Bring waterproofs and wellies, which are also available to hire on site. Alpacas are perfectly happy in the rain!
Look for the Hensting Alpacas feather flag in the first car park on the left. What3Words: ///shady.goes.down
No, dogs cannot join alpaca walks as they naturally stress the alpacas. Itchen Valley Country Park does have excellent dog-walking trails where your pet can enjoy a walk while you're with the alpacas.
Yes! Our gift vouchers are incredibly popular for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and corporate gifts. Vouchers start from £32 (solo walk) and go up to £130 (family cria walk). Buy gift vouchers online →
Yes. Itchen Valley Country Park has over 5km of surfaced, accessible pathways. We can adapt routes to avoid steep sections. Wheelchair-accessible parking, toilets and rest areas are all available throughout the park.
Absolutely. Alpacas are naturally peaceful and therapeutic to be around. Walking one successfully is very rewarding, and the soft fleece provides a calming sensory experience. Our team is experienced with special needs groups and schools — the results are always remarkable. We regularly host visits from support groups and see wonderful outcomes.
Yes! Alpaca experiences make fantastic team building. Being with alpacas is naturally stress-relieving and the shared experience creates lasting bonds. It's inclusive, suitable for all fitness levels, and your team will talk about it for months. We welcome companies from across Hampshire, London, Surrey, Brighton and the wider South.
Contact us for educational group pricing and arrangements.
Yes! Private sessions are available for romantic experiences (proposals, anniversaries), milestone birthdays, photography sessions, and corporate exclusives. Subject to availability and additional charges. Contact us early to discuss your requirements.
Very rarely. Alpacas mainly spit at other alpacas over food disputes. Our well-socialised herd is used to humans and in over 10 years of walking experiences it's extremely rare for visitors to be spat at. If it happens, it was almost certainly accidental — they were probably aiming at another alpaca!
We have over 40 alpacas — a diverse mix of ages from baby crias to mature adults, both Huacaya and Suri breeds, and a wonderful range of colours including white, brown, grey, black and mixed. Each alpaca has its own personality and you'll be matched with the perfect companion for your walk.
Alpacas originate from the high Andes Mountains of South America — Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Chile — where they were domesticated by the Incas over 6,000 years ago. They were first imported to Britain in the 1980s. Our Hampshire alpacas seem to prefer the gentler climate here compared to the harsh high-altitude Andes!
Yes! We occasionally have BAS-registered alpacas for sale. An alpaca walk is a great way to see if ownership is right for you. Check our alpacas for sale page or contact us to discuss your requirements. We also offer starter packages and ongoing support for new alpaca owners throughout the UK.
Alpacas are herbivores. Their main diet is fresh grass and quality hay, supplemented with specialist alpaca feed pellets. We don't allow visitors to feed treats as it can upset their digestion and make them pushy. You'll likely see them stop for a quick grass snack during your walk — that's perfectly normal and all part of the charm!
Look for our feather flag in the first car park on the left after entering the park.
Car travel is easiest if available. Contact us for detailed public transport directions.
Many families arrive for an alpaca walk then spend the afternoon exploring the park!
Join thousands of happy visitors who've experienced the magic of alpaca walking at Itchen Valley Country Park, Hampshire.
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