Arkadia Alpaca
appreciation of the finer things in life
Walking with Alpacas
You can book a place to lead an alpaca
on an afternoon walk around the farm
Our season runs from early March to late October.
Each walk lasts for approximately an hour.
Please arrive at least fifteen minutes before scheduled time.
Booking is essential
Please check our online calendar for availability.
CLICK HERE
TO SEE AVAILABILITY & TO BOOK
TO BUY OR REDEEM A VOUCHER
WALKING WITH ALPACAS costs £30 per person.
Additional people not wanting to lead an alpaca can
accompany the walk for £10 on a FARM VISIT ticket
Minimum age for leading an alpaca is 10 years old
(each child under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult)
A ‘WALKING WITH ALPACAS’ VOUCHER
MAKES AN IDEAL GIFT
VOUCHERS PURCHASED NOW ARE VALID UNTIL 27th October 2024
PLEASE CLICK ON ‘BOOK NOW’ LINK TO VIEW ONLINE CALENDAR & AVAILABILITY
BOOK NOW
If you need any more information, please email
or call Drew on
Fully inspected & licensed by WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL in line with Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) 2018
LICENCE NUMBER: LN/201900041
TESTIMONIALS:
WALKING WITH ALPACAS has been described as ‘idyllic‘, ‘confidence-building‘ & ‘an absolutely fabulous day out‘.
“The startling benefits to children with autism of regular contact with alpacas – although largely unexplained – is unequivocally proven.”
DR HILARY DEVINE
“Alpacas impart a sense of calm intelligence that cannot fail to be transferred to those spending time with them.”
ELIZABETH E FRANCOMBE
“Just an hour spent with these charming creatures did more for me that a month of weekly sessions with my therapist! I can’t recommend it enough.”
J. FINNIGAN
We are very pleased to be working with Stable Mates Therapy
Recent feedback from them below:
Great Ground Farm Stable Mates Therapy is very excited to be working in association with Great Ground Farm. Their wonderful, graceful, funny and interactive herd have proven a real hit with clients. Our clients are mainly, children with behavioural and emotional issues, but also adults with learning difficulties and family groups needing assistance. The therapeutic benefit of alpacas is clear, with even the most vulnerable able to interact safely with the animals in the beautiful setting of Great Ground Farm. No one can dismiss the honour of forming a bond of trust with an prey animal, whose very survival relies on their ability to escape the threat of a predator…a category which of course, we humans fall into. The reindeer are a fascinating and somewhat magical twist to what’s on offer here, as they roam their own forest showcasing Wayne’s stunningly crafted, organic environment. The opportunities this set up offers from a local school group ‘story telling’ arena, to learning survival skills and workshops, or in our case, a therapeutic backdrop to learning about body language and how animals should live within their own community, is a wonderful bonus that should not be kept a secret any longer! Thank you to all at Great Ground Farm. Kate Kee- Stable Mates Therapy.
