About Hensting Alpacas – Family-Run Farm in Hampshire
Visit our herd of over 40 alpacas at Itchen Valley Country Park. Learn, walk, cuddle, and experience the gentle charm of alpacas up close.
About Hensting Alpacas – Family-Run Farm in Hampshire
Hensting Alpacas is a proudly family-run farm based in the heart of Hampshire, UK. We’ve been sharing our love for alpacas since the early 2010s, growing from a small herd to a thriving community of over 40 alpacas — from playful cria to majestic adult males.
Visitors come from all over the UK to walk, meet, and learn about alpacas in a safe and welcoming environment. Whether you're curious about alpaca care or looking for a peaceful day out, we’d love to welcome you to the farm.
What You Can Do at Hensting Alpacas
- Alpaca Walking: Lead your own alpaca on a relaxing countryside walk
- Alpaca Grooming & Cuddles: Spend time bonding with our gentle herd
- Educational Talks: Learn about alpaca behaviour, care, fleece, and nutrition
- Alpaca Fibre Products: Shop for UK-made hats, scarves, socks and more
- Courses & Workshops: Try our handling and husbandry classes
- Seasonal Events: Enjoy alpaca shearing demos, shows, and holiday-themed events
All of our alpacas are halter-trained, well-socialised, and receive regular veterinary care. We follow British Alpaca Society (BAS) welfare guidelines and take pride in ethical farming and education.
Why Visit Hensting Alpacas?
- Over a decade of hands-on alpaca care
- Trusted by families, schools, and animal lovers across the UK
- Interactive, educational, and great for all ages
- Home to rare coloured alpacas including grey, black, and tuxedo
- Set within the beautiful Itchen Valley Country Park near Southampton
Whether you’re booking a walk, adopting an alpaca, or just looking for a peaceful animal encounter, Hensting Alpacas is one of Hampshire’s most rewarding destinations.
Visit Us Today
- Location: Itchen Valley Country Park, Allington Lane, West End, Southampton, SO30 3HQ
- Phone: 0333 050 4012
- Email: info@alpacas-hampshire.co.uk
