A quieter way to spend time outdoors, we are open throughout the year.
Welcome to Slowhayes Alpacas in Marchwood, in the New Forest, surrounded by wildlife and nature.
Come and meet our gentle Alpacas, sheep and horses.
Our alpacas welfare is first and foremost and as they are such gentle and calming animals we welcome people to enjoy their company in a mindful way ensuring our alpacas are happy and comfortable too. This goes for all our animals, their welfare is first and foremost.
We offer alpaca experiences, creating memories for you to treasure. An opportunity to unwind and connect with nature and our beautiful alpacas. We are small and personal, and offer a unique experience away from crowds, we also have some lovely Herdwick sheep, known for their happy smiley faces, which we invite you to experience their healing and relaxing company in a mindful way. Our horses are great listeners and we offer an opportunity to be with our horses and enjoy observing them and being in their presence.
It is well known that being around nature is good for our mental health, when you come here you are surrounded with our gentle alpacas, sheep, horses and the calmness of nature.
Choose an experience
Every visitor needs a ticket and all visits must be booked in advance before you arrive. Select your experience for more information and then book online for details, dates and availability. All year
Meet and greet the alpacas
Come and meet our alpacas, learn a little about them and then feed them, and take photographs, In the colder weather our Winter Meet and greet includes a hot drink around the fire pit.
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Walk an alpaca & afternoon tea
(May to October)
This experience combines the walk the afternoon tea and the meet and feed. Minimum age 10
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An afternoon tea with the alpacas
Enjoy an Afternoon Tea with the Alpacas
(Minimum age 7)
(Available all year round)
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Private & bespoke visits
Celebrate a Birthday or hen gathering, or ask about a quieter visit tailored to you groups needs.
An afternoon tea with a difference.
Perfect for any celebration
Email to book or enquire
Ready to plan your visit?
Decide which experience you would like to do, then click on
BOOK ONLINE here you will see options to proceed with your booking. You will then see which experience is available on each day and availability If you can't see the date or experience you require, please email or call and we may still able to help.
We are open all year round
Nature inspired events
From seasonal celebrations to a simple tea and chat, our events offer a welcoming reason to get outdoors and connect with others and nature. The Events page has the latest dates, details and tickets
Gift vouchers available
(valid for 1 year - these can be purchased online)
(if your voucher includes a walk this will need to be used between May and October)
Looking for the perfect gift for someone? Treat someone special to a unique and unforgettable alpaca experience. Whether its for a birthday, Anniversary or just because these vouchers make a thoughtful and memorable gift.
Give someone the opportunity to create a memory to treasure
Stay with us in our brand New (2026) Shepherd's hut
You can now book to stay in our beautiful spacious shepherd's hut. More information and photos on our Slowhayes Nature Retreat website
www.slowhayesretreat.co.uk
Alpaca walking
Come and walk an alpaca and feed them afterwards
(Available from May to October )
(Minimum age 10)
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Herdwick Sheep Experience
Come and sit with our four herdwick sheep, enjoy their healing company.
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In The Presence of Horses
Enjoy a peaceful morning observing the horses, learn how they communicate and how they can make us feel in their company. Includes a light lunch
No horse experience, Email for more details
