Enjoy a wonderful experience with our alpacas
Nestled in the heart of Mayfield Valley, our Alpaca Petting Farm and Sanctuary is a tranquil haven for animal lovers of all ages. We have a wide variety of animals and experiences to suit all ages and requirements.
We offer two types of Alpaca experiences as we wish to make this experience available to all. We offer a basic Alpaca experience which lasts for approximately 30 minutes and has a minimum booking requirement of two persons and a maximum of 5 people per booking. These sessions are only £6.95 per person.
During the basic Alpaca experience our trained animal handlers will take you and your group into an Alpaca enclosure and show you how we care and tend for these beautiful creatures. You will walk two of our Alpacas around their field and our farm hand will give you some interesting facts and information about Alpacas throughout the experience.
More indepth sessions are also available and are 1.5 hours in duration. These experiences include a talk about the animals and a chance to walk a number of the Alpacas around the entire site and an opportunity to feed and groom our furry friends.
The experiences are suitable for all ages but under 18's must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Our Alpaca experiences are only suitable for those able to walk on uneven ground. Group sizes are restricted to 5 people per experience. Alpaca experiences must be pre-booked and are charged at £18.50 per person with a minimum booking requirement of two persons per booking.
A Fun, Hands-On Experience for the Whole Family
The Alpaca Experience
Get up close with our friendly alpacas! From feeding and grooming to guided mini-walks, our new Alpaca Experience is a magical hands-on adventure for kids and grown-ups alike.
Our Alpaca experiences last for 2 hours and will see participants meeting a number of our friendly Alpacas, assisting with their feeding and grooming routines and walking at least 2 Alpacas around our tranquil site in the Mayfield Valley in Sheffield.
Participants will be able to touch, feed and walk our Alpacas in a safe and supervised environment. This experience will ensure you learn some fun facts about Alpacas, animal care and farm life. There will be plenty of photo opportunities and junior Alpaca handlers will receive a Junior Alpaca Keeper certificate.
Benefits of Our Alpaca Experiences
For Children
- Sensory Engagement: Touching and grooming alpacas stimulates tactile senses in a calming way.
- Confidence Building: Handling animals gently builds trust, empathy, and self-esteem.
- Educational Value: Teaches animal care, nature appreciation, and where things like wool come from.
- Social Interaction: Encourages teamwork, sharing, and communication among peers.
- Unplugged Play: Offers a break from screens with fresh air, movement, and imaginative play.
For Families
- Quality Bonding Time: A shared, memorable experience that sparks connection and conversation.
- Photo Opportunities: Alpacas are super photogenic—perfect for capturing special moments.
- Low-Stress Outing: Alpacas are gentle, and the farm is a safe, outdoor environment.
- Affordable & Unique: A cost-effective alternative to big theme parks, and far more personal.
For Schools & Groups
- Curriculum Tie-Ins: Supports learning in science, geography, and even art or literacy.
- Therapeutic Benefits: Calm, friendly animals can reduce anxiety and support emotional regulation.
- Inclusivity: Can be adapted for sensory-sensitive children or special education groups.
For Everyone
- Connection to Nature: Encourages appreciation for the outdoors and responsible animal care.
- Stress Relief: Studies show animals like alpacas can help lower blood pressure and reduce stress.
- Cultural Learning: Alpacas offer a gateway to learning about Andean culture, sustainability, and farming practices.
Book your experience
Cost and Booking
Alpaca experiences cost £25 per person with a minimum of 2 people per booking. As with all of our farm experiences, children under 3 years of age will be entitled to free entry.
Alpaca Experiences can be booked from Tuesdays through to Sunday at the times of 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00. During school holidays this experience is available 6 days per week.
Plan Your Visit
We’re open 6 days a week, and booking your experience online is simple and easy. We have a wide range of Alpaca experiences from petting and walking to themed kids parties. Book your experience online.
Why not see what our happy visitors had to say about their trip?
Ste R
May 31, 2025
Recently visited just after their re-opening. Lovely cafe, lovely maintained fields and lovely staff. Coffee pretty decent for the price too! Highly recommend for the family (2 little girls 4 and 7). Loved feeding the friendly alpacas and seeing the pigs / chickens....
Hannah Lord
Jun 2, 2025
My family and I had such a lovely afternoon at Mayfield Alpaca farm. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. We saw the alpacas having their coat sheered which was amazing. Will definitely be back! Thank you so much 😊...
Louise Rowlands
Jun 7, 2025
Very impressed with our visit this morning. All the animals are very looked after and love the visitors! The landscape and views is wonderful. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a visit and we will be back soon 😊....
Pete Harvey
May 28, 2025
I had a great time, my boys absolutely loved it. The alpacas were very friendly. They also enjoyed the goats. They loved feeding all of the animals. Highly recommended for family fun!...
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!