Guided alpaca walks during all Hampshire school holidays at Itchen Valley Country Park — from £32, all ages welcome, book early.
Itchen Valley Country Park is one of Hampshire's finest outdoor destinations — 440 acres of ancient woodland and riverside meadows that has earned 16 consecutive Green Flag Awards. It is also home to Hensting Alpacas, offering guided alpaca walks from £32 per person with experienced handlers, all ages welcome, and advance booking available online 24/7.
Our adorable 2026 baby alpacas — Daisy, Dandelion, Meadowsweet and Chamomile — are available to walk on selected morning sessions from February through to July. Baby alpaca walks sell out fastest of all our sessions, so early booking is strongly recommended.
School holidays are the busiest time of year at Hensting Alpacas — families from across Hampshire and the surrounding counties choose Itchen Valley Country Park as their holiday day out destination, and an alpaca walk is often the highlight of the trip. Easter, half terms, and the summer holidays all see significantly higher demand, which means booking well in advance is essential if you want to secure your preferred date during school break periods. Our walks are designed specifically to work for mixed-age family groups — children from 3 years old can lead their own alpaca, teenagers are fully independent, and the gentle pace suits grandparents and younger adults alike.
Your 2-hour walk follows a circular route through Itchen Valley's ancient woodland and water meadows, alongside the historic River Itchen. The route is level and accessible, with surfaced pathways throughout. You will walk through landscape that has been protected and managed for over 40 years — one of the finest country park settings in southern England.
School holiday alpaca walks are available across all our standard session times, with morning sessions (10:00am–12:00pm) and Friday/Saturday afternoon sessions (1:30pm–3:00pm) both operating throughout school holiday periods. The most popular school holiday periods — Easter week, May half term, and the summer holidays — typically book out 3–6 weeks in advance. If you are planning a school holiday visit, check the live booking calendar as soon as possible and secure your places before the available dates fill. The wider Itchen Valley Country Park setting adds significant value during school holidays — Go Ape, play areas, trails, and the woodland café mean the family can extend a 2-hour alpaca walk into a full day out.
Itchen Valley Country Park, Allington Lane, West End, SO30 3HQ — 10 min from Southampton and Eastleigh, 25 min from Winchester, 35 min from Portsmouth. Parking from £1.30/hour; free Blue Badge holders.
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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.
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