How it all started at Mayfield Alpacas
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.
It quickly became a popular visitor attraction and in 2006 a small coffee shop was opened and other species were introduced.
In 2024 the business and site were sold to a new owner who is continuing with the good work that was laid before him. Following this takeover, the site has been cleared and landscaped, refenced and pathed throughout. The café has been completely refitted and rebranded with a healthy and wholesome breakfast and lunch menu available. Visitors can eat in or take away.
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?
Chloe Haines
Aug 9, 2025
We had THE most wonderful afternoon at Mayfield. We went on a 30 minute Alpaca walk with Madge, Monty and our guide Peter, who was so knowledgeable and his manner with the animals was so lovely. We were then left to have a wander around and see all the animals....
Jennifer Hill
Aug 9, 2025
My friends and I can here as part of our weekend away.. we are so glad we did! Didn’t disappoint. Peter was so informative and just lovely with the animals, can tell he loves his job. Nipped to the cafe, beautiful selection of cakes etc.. Tina was wonderful and obviously also...
Michael Beard
Aug 15, 2025
An amazing day from arrival. Made to feel very welcome. We had booked the Alpaca Experience and walked them around the site. Our guide Ben was brilliant and really engaged and knowledgeable. Animals are all clearly loved and looked after it was a wonderful place to visit. We would whole...
Sandra Berg
Aug 10, 2025
Did the 90mins alpaca experience and it was good fun. Everyone was super friendly and our ‘farm guide’ Peter was really knowledgeable, talked in great detail about all the animals but in a way that kept it fun and engaging. The alpaca experience was 50% alpacas, 50% other animals which...
Gavin Lipscombe
Jun 29, 2025
The tour is very well presented and informative. The guide was knowledgeable and approachable throughout and easily answered all questions. The food in the cafe is good but the servers seem a bit tacky, our food was visible in the serving hatch for at least 5 minutes before it was...
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!