Adventure Brief
Get hands-on with alpacas on a working fibre farm near Peterborough. Learn about fleece, meet playful animals, and browse the on‑site shop for handmade wool and paper products.
1 hour
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Get hands-on with alpacas on a working fibre farm near Peterborough. Learn about fleece, meet playful animals, and browse the on‑site shop for handmade wool and paper products.
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You arrive across a low, wind-cut paddock and the herd lifts their ears like a crowd sensing a new face. Alpacas approach with careful curiosity — soft noses, alert eyes — willing to be fed and photographed while the farm’s low buildings and handcrafted goods stand behind them.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; involves standing and light walking on flat surfaces
Wildlife
History
Peterborough developed as a railway junction supporting Mid North agriculture; small farms in the region have increasingly diversified into fibre and artisanal products.
Conservation
The farm emphasizes small-scale, low-input fibre production and responsible animal handling; visitors are asked to stick to paths and avoid bringing outside food for livestock.
Reserve your spot on the Alpaca Meet and Greet Experience in Peterborough today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Wear closed-toe shoes
Yards are compacted dirt with animal traffic — closed-toe shoes protect feet from uneven ground and hooves.
Bring a camera with a zoom
A short telephoto helps capture close-up expressions without crowding the animals.
Children must be supervised
All children need a full-fee adult present for safety around animals and feeding.
Follow staff feeding rules
Use only farm-provided feed and follow directions to avoid startling the alpacas.
Closed-toe shoes
Protects feet in yards and on farm paths.
Sun hat and sunscreen
Open paddocks provide little shade during hotter months.
summer
Camera or smartphone
For close-up photos and selfies with the alpacas.
Light rain jacket
Spring weather can change quickly; a packable jacket keeps you comfortable.
spring