Alpacas
Meet our friendly herd of alpacas and explore 13 acres of beautiful woodland and meadows in the heart of the Darling Woods.
Open year-round, we offer four unforgettable alpaca experiences for all ages—join a group walk, enjoy a private plod, get up close with an alpaca meet-and-greet, or relax with prosecco by the paddock.
Tickets must be booked online in advance.
Alpaca Plod Prices
Alpaca Woodland Walks
1 hour alpaca experience which includes a beautiful woodland walk and hand feeding the alpacas. We walk in small groups of up to 8 people - there may be other people booked on to the same walk as you. You're welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy after your experience!
For ages 10+
£20 - 1 person walking 1 alpaca
£7.50 - Spectator - spectators cannot walk an alpaca but can join us on the walk and hand feed the alpacas. Spectator tickets can only be purchased alongside a full price ticket. Only 1 spectator per person walking an alpaca.
Open all year
Private Plods
1.5 hour private experience for 2 - 8 people walking 4 - 6 alpacas (depending on how many are attending). This experience includes a 1 hour woodland walk, followed by feeding the alpacas. You can bring your own picnic and will have exclusive use of our picnic area by the paddock. Perfect for those who are celebrating something special or just want a private experience. We can easily tailor this experience to any age or ability. Please contact us before your walk if you have any special requests or questions.
Suitable for any age - children under 10 will not be able to lead an alpaca but can take part in the experience.
£120 per group.
To book this experience - please select the group ticket option at checkout.
Open all year.
Alpaca Meet & Greet Session
Exclusive to our camping guests only.
A special meet & greet session with our alpacas. Meet our friendly herd, have an alpaca cuddle, get an alpaca selfie and hand-feed our alpacas.
Suitable for any age.
£7.50 per person
All people attending must purchase a ticket. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Available to book May - September
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 4pm
Saturday & Sunday - 10am
Prosecco by the Paddock
2 hour private experience for 2 people walking with 4 alpacas. Includes a 1 hour private woodland walk, followed by feeding the alpacas. You can bring your own picnic and will have exclusive use of our picnic area by the paddock. Enjoy a bottle of prosecco after your experience (provided by us)
Age 18+
£45 per person
Available to book April - September
Every Saturday at 4pm
MEET THE TEAM
Bernie
Still in training!
Buzz
Still in training!
What's On
Alpacas all have individual personalities, excellent memories and are very inquisitive & intelligent creatures. We currently have 10 beautiful alpacas living on our site with some cria (alpaca babies) due in summer 2025.
Our alpacas love to eat out of your hands and go on alpaca plods around the woodland. We call these 'plods' because there's nothing fast about a walk with an alpaca! They love to stop and look at their surroundings, have a sniff of you, roll in a puddle or stop to eat the leaves on the trees! They really enjoy their alpaca plods and like interacting with kind humans, however, loud noises or sudden movements can sometimes make them nervous so it is best to be as calm as possible around them at all times and always listen to instructions from your guide. If large animals make you nervous, this might not be the activity for you!
It's always best to approach an alpaca slowly and let them get to know you. They might let you stroke or rub their neck if they feel comfortable. They don't like to be petted on the head much!
Our alpacas at the Darling Woods range in age and some are still in training - they might sometimes pull on the lead or even lie down mid-walk for a rest and a roll!
Please note - The Darling Woods also operates as a small camping & glamping site, so there might be guests on the site or booked on your walk during your visit. If you would like to book a private alpaca experience - please choose the group ticket option when booking.
More Information
The Boring Bits
Please take some time to read the below information before arriving for your alpaca experience.
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Please check in for your activity at reception.
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Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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Children under 10 years cannot lead an alpaca on their own.
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Please wear appropriate shoes e.g. wellies or walking boots. We will be walking on uneven ground and the fields could be very muddy. Please wear clothing that you don't mind getting a bit dirty. Please cover bare feet and legs.
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The walk will go on whatever the weather (unless severe) so please bring a waterproof coat. Please note - our alpacas are scared of umbrellas and you won't be able to take an umbrella with you on the walk!
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The Darling Woods is a 12 acre wild woodland which we do our utmost to tame as much as possible so it is safe for humans! However, we do not use pesticides on our site and you may come across poisonous plants, brambles & nettles on your walk. The ground is uneven and there may be exposed rabbit holes and other minor dangers.
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Our alpacas are very friendly and love humans but as with all animals - they can sometimes be unpredictable, especially if spooked! Alpacas, like horses, can sometimes kick. Please avoid touching their rear ends or walking too close to the back of an alpaca. If you are pregnant, please let us know on arrival.
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Always listen to the instructions given by your guide.
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Children must be supervised at all times.
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We're very sorry, dogs are not permitted on site. (We love dogs - but our alpacas don't!)
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Please note that unfortunately, our woodland and fields are not pushchair or wheelchair friendly. If you are a wheelchair user - please get in touch with us and we can tailor an experience for you.
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There are toilets and hand washing facilities on site and plenty of parking.
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The Darling Woods of May is fully licensed and insured to run alpaca experiences. Licence no, AA8261732
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