SCENIC SURROUNDINGS, MINDFUL CONNECTIONS
Immersive Alpaca Walking & Restorative Experiences in Somerset
Discover the magic of Alpacas
Set within our paddocks and orchard in the quiet village of Stone Allerton, our alpaca experiences offer something truly unique. Whether you want to handle and walk alongside our gentle herd, learn about these fascinating creatures, enjoy a memorable family activity, or simply take time out from your busy routine to slow down and reconnect with nature - we invite you to "discover the magic of Allerton Alpacas".
With a maximum of just four guests per walk, every experience feels relaxed, welcoming, and unhurried - giving you time to properly connect with the alpacas and enjoy the surroundings at their pace.
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Choose Your Alpaca Walking or Wellbeing Experience
If you have never been around an alpaca before, you are in wonderful company. The vast majority of our guests arrive with absolutely no previous experience handling these gentle animals. Under the patient, engaging guidance of Caroline, you will quickly feel at ease, learning how to confidently interact with the herd at a comfortable pace.
Alpacas offer a completely unique connection. Even for those deeply familiar with horses, dogs, cows, or sheep, there is nothing quite like the magic of an alpaca interaction. Sitting quietly in the field as a curious alpaca gently checks you out, the sniff on your face from their muzzle, or the enthusiastic nibble on your palm as they eat their favourite dried peas snack from your hand, is something truly remarkable.
Our alpacas are cared for across two separate fields, each offering a slightly different experience. The girls and any young cria (babies) live together in the paddock close to the barn, while the boys and our rare-breed sheep share the field adjacent to the orchard. The two fields are approximately a five-minute walk apart, allowing each group space to relax in their own environment.
Whether you want a fun family activity or a creative afternoon in the barn, our four Alpaca Experiences are designed to let you experience that magic firsthand.
Perfect for younger children, families, or visitors looking for a shorter, low-intensity experience.
Alpaca 'Mums and Cria' Meet & Greet Experience
Meet, feed and learn about our female alpacas and their cria in their home paddocks.
Our alpaca meet and greet paddock sessions allow you to spend quality time with our herd - sitting with, feeding and learning about our alpaca mums and babies. Our cria are typically born during the summer months, so if you visit then, they will be tiny and bouncy. As the Crias grow and wean from mum, they become enjoyably inquisitive and independent, and if you sit patiently, they will come and investigate you, sending in the bravest first, before scuttling away.
It’s a wonderfully gentle and surprisingly therapeutic experience for animal lovers of all ages with gentle interaction and beautiful photo opportunities. You will get up close with the herd, learn fascinating facts about their unique personalities, and enjoy the magic of hand-feeding them.
Includes:
Paddock entry, educational talk, and feeding experience.
Alpaca and Rare-breed Sheep Meet & Greet Experience
Meet, feed and learn about our male alpacas and rare-breed sheep. The 'boys' are kept separately from the female alpacas and their field is a short 5 min walk from the Allerton Alpaca home field.
Similar to our home paddock meet and greet, these field sessions offer a relaxed, free-roaming experience where you can wander among our lively boy alpacas and unique rare-breed sheep. You will get to know them up close in their pens first, hand-feeding them before we allow the Alpacas 'free range' into the field, where you can enjoy plenty of time for photos in a beautiful, natural setting.
During the session, we will share fascinating facts about both the alpacas and the sheep. You’ll learn all about why we chose these specific rare-breed sheep, how the boys and sheep happily live alongside each other, and the incredible way alpacas act as natural protectors for the flock.
It is a wonderful, insightful experience that is perfect for animal lovers looking for a deeper connection with a unique farm family.
Includes:
Paddock entry, educational talk, and feeding experience.
Perfect for couples, families, and individuals looking for an immersive, hands-on experience with plenty of animal interaction!
Ideal for couples, friends, or families with older children looking for a unique countryside experience with plenty of hands-on alpaca interaction.
Alpaca Walking & Care Experience
Take the meet and greet further with an Alpaca Walking & Care Experience!
Designed for groups of two to four guests, this experience begins with a meet and greet with our male Alpacas in their field just a short stroll from the Allerton Alpaca home paddock.
You'll have time to meet them up close in their pens, learning about their personalities, and hand-feeding them before being shown how to safely approach and handle them. Once everyone is comfortable, we'll pair you with your own alpaca companion* and set off on a gentle guided walk through the field's adjoining orchard.
Unlike rugged alpaca trekking experiences found on open moorlands or hiking routes, our sessions are intentionally slower paced and more personal. Every experience feels relaxed, welcoming, and completely unhurried, giving you the time to properly connect with the alpacas and enjoy the surroundings at their natural pace. It also provides plenty of opportunities for unique photographs, questions, and simply soaking in the calming nature of these characterful animals.
After the walk, you'll have the opportunity to hand-feed our resident sheep, adding another memorable countryside moment to your visit.
Includes
Alpaca Paddock meet & greet, feeding and handling, guided orchard walk with your alpaca, sheep feeding.
MAX 4 PEOPLE PER GROUP
Alpaca Wellbeing & Craft Sessions
Enjoy a longer, unhurried experience that can sooth or excite depending on your reason for visiting.
Perfect as a deeply restorative session for individuals looking to slow down and connect with nature and find a mindful escape through animals and art. This experience is equally attractive for families with children looking to get hands-on and creative, particularly on a less-than-sunny Somerset afternoon!
To ensure the atmosphere perfectly matches your needs, every session is booked for exclusive use. This means that after sharing a calm connection moment with the alpacas, you have total privacy in the barn - whether you are a solo visitor seeking uninterrupted tranquillity or a family enjoying a lively, hands-on craft session.
These sessions are popular with:
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Solo adult visitors seeking mindful outdoor experiences.
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Families with children looking for a fun activity.
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Animal lovers wanting a shared experience with meaningful, sensory-led interaction.
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Small community support groups
Includes:
Meet and greet, paddock feeding, time with the Alpacas.
Sensory fleece handling, and art & craft activities in the barn (optional).
Popular with people seeking a calm, connection and artistic outlet alongside our gentle alpacas, as well as families looking for a unique and creative family activity together.
Want to Create Your Own Bespoke Alpaca Experience?
Too much choice with our experiences? Some people want a longer visit to fully immerse themselves with a visit to both fields to meet and greet the mums and crias AND the boys and sheep. Others want to extend their Alpaca Walk and Care Experience to include making their own Alpaca fleece nester to take home.
If you can't decide between our experiences, or you'd simply like to meet the whole herd, drop us an email and we'll be happy to create a bespoke package just for you.
How to Book Your Alpaca Experience
Booking your alpaca experience is simple and personal - every visit is arranged directly with Caroline to ensure the best possible experience for you and the alpacas.
Buying a Gift Experience
Our alpaca experiences make thoughtful and memorable gifts for friends and family.
To purchase a gift experience, email Caroline:
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The experience you’d like to purchase
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The number of people the gift is for
A personalised gift certificate will be provided, and the recipient will then have 12 months to book their visit at a suitable time.
Bad Weather and Rearrangements
As our experiences take place outdoors and the wellbeing of both our guests and our alpacas is important to us, experiences may occasionally need to be rearranged in poor weather conditions. If this happens, we’ll contact you to organise an alternative date.
To help everyone enjoy their visit safely and comfortably, please remember:
No Dogs allowed
Suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear should be worn
One adult per child required for walking
For the safety of our animals, please DO NOT bring umbrellas
What they say
Find Your Alpaca Connection
Whether you choose a gentle alpaca walk, a meet and greet session, or a more wellbeing-focused visit, our experiences are designed to be personal,
peaceful, and memorable.
We invite you to discover the quiet charm of alpaca walking in Somerset and experience the calm, connection, and joy these remarkable animals bring to everyone they meet.
