How to Find Hensting Alpacas – Directions & Parking
Located in Itchen Valley Country Park near Southampton, Hensting Alpacas is easily accessible from Winchester, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, and beyond.
How to Find Hensting Alpacas – Directions & Parking
We are based at Itchen Valley Country Park in Hampshire — just a short drive from Southampton, Eastleigh, and Winchester. Below are driving directions from popular locations, plus public transport info, parking tips, and navigation help.
Driving Directions
From Southampton City Centre (South)
- Head north on the A335 (Thomas Lewis Way) towards Eastleigh
- Turn right onto Allington Lane and follow signs for West End
- Continue for approx. 2.5 miles — Hensting Alpacas is on the right
From Winchester (North)
- Take the M3 southbound towards Southampton
- Exit at Junction 12 for Eastleigh and join the A335
- Turn left onto Allington Lane and continue for 2.5 miles
- Look for signs for Hensting Alpacas and Itchen Valley Country Park
From Portsmouth (East)
- Take the M27 westbound towards Southampton
- Exit at Junction 7 for Hedge End
- Take the A334, then turn right onto Allington Lane
- Drive approx. 1.5 miles — Hensting Alpacas is on the left
From Bournemouth (West)
- Take the A31 eastbound, merging onto the M27
- Exit at Junction 5 for Southampton Airport
- Follow signs for the A335, then turn left onto Allington Lane
- Drive approx. 2.5 miles — look for the feather flag in the first car park
By Public Transport
- Take a train to Eastleigh Station from Southampton Central (10 mins)
- From Eastleigh, take a taxi or local bus towards Allington Lane or West End
- Hensting Alpacas is approx. 3 miles from Eastleigh station
Arrival Instructions at Itchen Valley Country Park
After entering the park, head towards the parking barrier machines. In the first car park (on the left), you'll see our feather flag and a staff member waiting to greet you. Please park here and check in before your walk begins.
- Address: Hensting Alpacas, Allington Lane, West End, Southampton, SO30 3HQ
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- Parking: £3.30 (short stay) or £5.30 (full day)
Wellington boots are available to hire during wet weather. Please dress for the outdoors and wear suitable footwear.
Serving Visitors Across the South of England
Hensting Alpacas is easily accessible from a wide range of towns and cities across the South, including:
- Southampton
- Eastleigh
- Winchester
- Romsey
- Portsmouth
- Bournemouth
- Fareham
- Andover
- Alresford
- Chichester
- Ringwood
- New Forest
- Basingstoke
Looking for alpaca walks near Winchester, Southampton, or Portsmouth? Hensting Alpacas is just a short journey away.