A stunning retreat for alpacas, animals and visitors
Nestled in the heart of Mayfield Valley, our Alpaca Petting Farm and Sanctuary is a tranquil haven for animal lovers of all ages. Whether you're seeking a relaxing day out, a chance to connect with our friendly alpacas, or to learn more about these gentle creatures, you've come to the right place. Mayfield Alpacas Farm & Animal Sanctuary is situated on Fulwood Lane in Ringinglow, Sheffield. At Mayfield Alpacas we offer a unique visitor attraction, children's party and play experience and animal sanctuary.
Our Services
What we offer at the farm
Our alpaca experiences
We offer visitors the chance to get up close and personal with our Alpaca's and Llama.
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Children's Birthday Parties
Come join us for a magical day of fun, laughter, and fuzzy new friends at the Alpaca Petting Farm! Meet & pet our gentle alpacas, feed the animals, fun party games & crafts, delicious and wholesome food & birthday cake & Special party bags for all little guests.
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Our sanctuary
We provide sanctuary to rabbits and guinea pigs predominantly; we also have a small hedgehog enclosure.
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The Grazing Table
Welcome to The Grazing Table. Wholesome Food. Peaceful Views. Furry Friends Nearby. Nestled in the heart of our stunning Mayfield Valley, The Grazing Table is your cozy countryside escape—where fresh, nourishing food meets the calming charm of nature.
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Our stunning site
Located in the beautiful Mayfield Valley
Our stunning site in the Mayfield Valley is home to 35 Alpacas and a variety of other farm animals and species.
Whilst providing a unique venue for family trips out, with an educational and rural twist, our themed children’s party events and animal experiences are amongst the best available. At Mayfield Alpacas we also provide sanctuary to a diverse range of animals of varying shapes and sizes.
As well as our Alpacas, we have a range of other animals you can meet including a Llama called Princess, Shetland ponies, pigs Malcolm, Alan and Pinky, Ducks, Cockerels, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs and more.
Our story
How it all started
Elaine Sharp began breeding Alpacas in 1998 as a distraction from her ongoing cancer treatment. These unusual creatures quickly caught the public's interest and in 2001 Mayfield Alpacas was established.
Why not see what our happy visitors had to say about their trip?
Pavan Gandhi
Nov 5, 2023
This is an amazing place! The guide, Kat, is so nice and knowledgeable. There are many outdoor and indoor animals as well! Even Andy from the coffee shop is a very good man. He dropped us in his car to the nearest bus stop when our cabs were getting cancelled....
Abbie Smyth
May 2, 2022
Such a lovely place to go, for people of all ages. Fab views of Sheff while surrounded by nature and beautiful animals! The small animal area was a little claustrophobic in places, but we went late afternoon and it wasn't busy so it was alright. Don't make our mistake and use up...
Carly Dunham
Oct 27, 2023
We went in half term to the halloween event and really enjoyed the day out. There was the added bonus of seeing and holding some reptiles and insects and seeing Brutus the armadillo up close. He is very cute....
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
If you have any questions about Mayfield Alpacas, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Our friendly team are always on hand to help. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive.
Support our sanctuary
Your visit helps us provide exceptional care to our alpacas and other animals we care for and helps us to expand our rescue efforts. Want to do more? Consider adopting an alpaca or making a donation – every little bit helps!