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 5 days a week, Wednesday - Sunday. Booking your experience online is simple and easy. Just send us a message through the messaging function.
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....
Vanessa Brice
Sep 25, 2025
Had a fantastic time at Mayfield Alpaca Farm. The staff are friendly and extremely knowledgeable. All the animals look well cared for and have plenty of space. I highly recommend the 1.5 hour experience with the alpacas. Peter was an excellent guide, very pleasant and knowledgeable about all the animals....
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...
Jennifer Clark
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...
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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!