About Hensting Alpacas – A Family Business in the Hampshire Countryside
Hensting Alpacas Limited is a VAT-registered, family-run alpaca farm based at Itchen Valley Country Park, offering alpaca walks, adoptions, and sales across the UK.
About Hensting Alpacas – A Family Business in the Hampshire Countryside
Hensting Alpacas Limited is a VAT-registered, family-run farm located at Itchen Valley Country Park, Allington Lane, West End, Southampton, SO30 3HQ. We’re home to over 40 alpacas and offer walks, adoptions, and educational experiences for families, schools, and alpaca enthusiasts across the UK.
Our Story
Hensting Alpacas began as a passion project — the dream of turning a plot of Hampshire countryside into something meaningful. After exploring various farming options, we discovered the joy and viability of raising alpacas. From those first few animals, the herd and our mission grew.
We’ve built our business over more than a decade through hands-on care, trusted bloodlines, and community engagement. In 2012, to meet growing demand, we expanded our alpaca walking experience with additional land — and in 2024, we proudly relocated all experiences to Itchen Valley Country Park, our new permanent home.
Today, we remain a dedicated family business, supported by an amazing team who help care for the herd and host thousands of guests each year.
What We Offer
- Alpaca Walks: Book a guided countryside trek with your own alpaca companion
- Adopt an Alpaca: A thoughtful gift or personal connection without full-time ownership
- Alpacas for Sale: Breeding females, stud males, companions, wethers, and cria available
- Alpaca Products: Visit our shop for socks, knitwear, and natural alpaca fleece goods
- Educational Services: Group bookings, courses, and school programmes available
Our Commitment
We are committed to ethical farming, animal welfare, and sustainable practices. All alpacas receive routine veterinary care and daily interaction from our trained staff. We follow strict British Alpaca Society (BAS) guidelines, ensuring our herd is healthy, happy, and handled with love.
We aim to educate the public about these beautiful animals while maintaining our core focus — gentle, hands-on care and building lifelong connections.
Where to Find Us
- Address: Hensting Alpacas, Itchen Valley Country Park, Allington Lane, West End, Southampton, SO30 3HQ
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- Phone: 0333 050 4012
- Email: info@alpacas-hampshire.co.uk
Directions
- From Southampton: Take A335 North, turn right on Allington Lane, 2.5 miles to the park
- From Winchester: Take M3 South, exit Junction 12, follow A335 and Allington Lane
- From Portsmouth: M27 West, exit Junction 7, follow A334 then Allington Lane
- From Bournemouth: A31 to M27 East, exit Junction 5, follow A335 then Allington Lane
- By Train: Take train to Eastleigh Station, taxi or local bus to Allington Lane (3 miles)
Join Us
We invite you to explore the magic of Hensting Alpacas — whether you’re walking with us, adopting an alpaca, starting your own herd, or just curious to learn more. Book your experience today and see why we