The Highlights

Meet & Lead Your Own Alpaca – Learn how to handle your alpaca before heading off on a relaxed countryside walk
Includes a 60 minute alpaca walk with a 15min health & safety talk
Plenty of photo opportunities to snap alpaca selfies
Expert alpaca handlers are on hand throughout to support and share fun facts about these adorable animals
Escape the everyday hustle and unwind with a calm, feel-good alpaca adventure
Located on the Leicestershire and Derbyshire border
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The Main Event

Looking for a gift that’s a little different? A Walk An Alpaca Experience is a unique and heart-warming way to spend time outdoors, and makes a brilliant present for animal lovers, nature enthusiasts or anyone in need of a feel-good day out.

Perfect for escaping the daily grind, this gentle adventure starts with a short health and safety briefing and a few fascinating alpaca facts. You’ll learn all about these quirky, fluffy animals and how to lead one before being partnered up with your very own alpaca buddy.

From there, it’s time to set off on your trek, with your new four-legged friend strolling by your side. This slow-paced walk offers the perfect chance to relax, unwind and connect with nature. And of course, there are plenty of photo opportunities along the way, think adorable alpaca selfies and scenic snaps to brighten up your Instagram feed.

You’ll be guided by friendly alpaca experts throughout, so whether you’re feeling confident or a little nervous, you’ll have all the support you need to enjoy the experience. Alpacas are known for their calm nature, big personalities and sometimes cheeky charm, making them brilliant companions for walkers of all ages.

This alpaca walking experience makes a lovely gift for birthdays, anniversaries, or just as a surprise day out. It’s ideal for couples, friends, or families looking to try something new together, and it’s a fantastic way to create lasting memories.

Whether you’re gifting it or treating yourself, this alpaca trek is all about slowing down, having fun and spending time with a truly special animal.

Important Bits

Important to Note

Young children
Adults must be confident that their child can walk the whole distance of this experience. Prams and pushchairs are not permitted due to the uneven and often muddy terrain.
All children aged 4 and under must be in a carrier and (or any age that staff are concerned with their ability to complete up to 60 minutes of walking) will not be permitted to attend the experience without a carrier.

Accessibility
This walk requires a degree of physical fitness. You must be able to walk unaided for 90 mins. Wheelchairs and walking aids cannot be used as you'll be walking on farm tracks.

Pregnancy
If you’re pregnant please be aware that this is a working farm with live animals. Therefore natural bacteria and parasites are present, which in some circumstances may be harmful to a pregnancy. If you choose to visit the farm or participate in an experience it is recommended you do not touch pregnant sheep or lambs and thoroughly wash your hands after being around any of the other animals, especially before consuming food.

Every paying ticket holder attending the experience must walk with an alpaca. This includes all ages and abilities. Spectators are not allowed on the experience. Bags of alpaca feed can be bought on the day for £1 each - alpacas love their food!

When

Available to book Thursday to Sunday, 9am to 4pm.

Please arrive 30 minutes early to ensure you have plenty of time to check in before your experience starts. Latecomers will not be allowed to join the experience once it has started.
At check in, you'll receive a colour-coded wristband which must be worn throughout the experience.

Validity

Your voucher is valid for 12 Months from the date of issue.

Please note you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date.

Who Can Go

Ages 0-9: Free entry and must be accompanied by 1 paying adult (18+) in a ratio of 1:1.
Babies are included in the 0-9 age range, meaning if you bring a baby you will be unable to be the responsible adult of any other party member. Ages 0-4: Must be in a carrier.
Ages 10-15: Ticket required and must be accompanied by 1 paying adult (18+) in a ratio of 2:1.
Ages 16-17: Ticket required. Responsible for self and cannot have responsibility for anyone under the age of 16.
Ages 18+: Ticket required.
Prams, pushchairs, wheelchairs and walking aids are not permitted due to the uneven and muddy terrain.
This experience runs in all weathers unless deemed unsafe so please dress appropriately. Umbrellas cannot be used as they pose a health & safety risk to the animals.
This experience requires a minimum number of attendees. If this minimum number is not met, the experience provider reserves the right to reschedule your booking to the next available slot.

What about Insurance?

The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.

A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.

How it Works

All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.

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