Enjoy a wonderful experience with our farm animals
There’s nothing quite like a day at the farm!
At Mayfield Alpaca Farm & Animal Sanctuary, we offer a safe, hands-on environment where children and grown-ups alike can connect with animals, nature, and the world around them. Whether you're feeding our friendly goats & Alpacas, brushing a fluffy bunny, or simply soaking up the countryside air, there’s something for everyone to enjoy—and so much to learn along the way.
Discover the Magic of our Farm and farming life
The Farm Experience
Get up close with our friendly alpacas, pigs, goats, Shetland ponies, Lama, ducks and chickens! 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 Farm 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 enter the pens of our pigs, goats, Shetland ponies, ducks and chickens to assist our skilled farm and animal handlers with feeding the animals, cleaning and grooming where appropriate. Participants will learn about our animals, their environments, feeding regimes, management protocols and how we ensure our animals are well cared for.
Participants will be able to touch, feed and walk our Alpacas and Shetland Ponies in a safe and supervised environment. This experience will ensure participants 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.
Farm Experiences cost £25 per person with a minimum booking requirement of 2 people with a maximum booking of 5 people per group. All participants must be over the age of 7 and children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Benefits of Our Alpaca Experiences
Learn Through Play
Our farm experience brings learning to life! Kids get to explore where food comes from, discover how animals are cared for, and pick up fun facts along the way. It's interactive, engaging, and a great way to support school topics with real-world learning.
Hands-On Animal Encounters
From stroking soft sheep to feeding gentle alpacas, children can get up close with a variety of friendly animals. These experiences help build confidence, teach empathy, and create lasting memories.
Fresh Air & Outdoor Fun
Swap screens for sunshine! With plenty of space to run, play, and explore, the farm offers the perfect outdoor adventure for energetic kids and curious minds.
Family Bonding Time
Our farm is designed with families in mind. Whether you're navigating the nature trail or laughing together during animal feeding time, it's a day full of shared moments and special memories.
Perfect for School & Group Visits
We welcome schools, nurseries, and group outings! Our farm experiences support key learning areas and can be tailored to suit different age groups and abilities. Plus, they're packed with sensory and therapeutic benefits.
Wellbeing Boost
Did you know time with animals can reduce stress and support emotional wellbeing? A visit to the farm is a wonderful way to unwind, slow down, and connect with nature.
Don't Forget Your Camera!
Our animals love to pose. and so do your little ones! Capture those precious moments with our cuddly creatures and rustic backdrops. It's a picture-perfect day out.
Book your experience
Cost and Booking
Fram experiences last for 3 hours and can be booked Tuesdays through to Sunday at the times of 08:00am or 13:00pm. We require a minimum booking of 4 people at a cost of £25 per person.
Farm experience bookings are available 6 days per week during school holidays.
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.
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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....
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!