Alpaca Shearing Alert

Alpaca fleece is a wonderfully soft and warm product we gain from shearing our alpacas in Spring. Alpaca grow their fleece all year to keep them warm in winter so they all need to be sheared at this time of year so they do not overheat on hot days.

We try to shear mid week but may need to rearrange your pre booked walk at short notice as shearing can take two days with the alpacas needing time to acclimatise for a couple of days after the event

Come and see all our very fluffy alpacas at this time of year along with all the other animals on the farm, hot chocolates included in the Bothy afterwards and browse all our hand spun and hand knitted warm winter woollies and gifts made from our very own alpaca fleece

Gift Vouchers are valid for a full year from the date of purchase

We had a wonderful Halloween Half Term with lots of great visitors old and new and were treated to a mostly sunny dry week which was fab.

Thanks to everyone who came along

Wellbeing in Nature Yoga with Alpaca A wonderful experience we offer in the summer months

  

The workshop we ran with tutor Liz Rounding to Felt your own alpaca picture or broach was a great success. We leant a new skill over a good chat and met the alpacas and took home a lovely picture or broach. If you may like to join our next felting workshop please get in touch to register your interest a throughly relaxing day.

Alpaca Morning Visit

We can cater for any age or ability on the morning walks as its a shorter walk with specially trained alpacas younger children can lead. This slot can also be booked to meet the alpacas if you are not upto walking far but would like to meet alpacas learn more about these facinating creatures

 Arrival time is at 10.15 am includes a soft drink at the the end and you can stay and sit with the alpacas after the walk.  We have an area where you can bring your own picnic to enjoy.  We have a gift shop along with off street  parking and a bathroom and can provide cakes and glasses of sparkly wine for those extra special occasions at an extra cost.

You can book on the website we are open most mornings except Tuesday and Thursday but if the date you would like is not available give me a call as we may be able to arrange to open your preferred date.

BRITISH ALPACA SOCIETY AFFILIATE ALPACA HUSBANDRY COURSE DATE FOR 2024

Next Workshop will be held on 28th September covering Basic Alpaca Husbandry first 3 modules of the BAS Affiliated course. 10am till 3pm.

Run by experienced alpaca breeder Jacki Barlow and former show judge Liz Barlow The BAS affiliate course is 9 modules covering all aspects of basic alpaca husbandry. On the first one day workshop we cover the first 3 modules which is aimed at people considering alpaca ownership and new owners wanting to learn more about care and handling.

We cover the birthing and cria care modules on a second, one day workshop in spring before the birthing season begins, essential if you have pregnant females. One day workshop costs £96 per person £160 for two

For more information or to book in please get in touch by email or calling Jacki at beacon.alpacas@yahoo.co.uk 07716917315

Morning walks can be tailored for any age or ability and we can now offer gift vouchers for the morning walk

We are offering On farm short walks at 10.15 am on Monday, Wednesday , Saturday, Sunday mornings for people and children of any age and ability. We will take short stroll around the farm or just our little paddock giving you lots of time with your alpaca, feeding their morning snack and having a cuppa while watching them rejoin their alpaca pals. This experience can be tailored to your requirements for people with limited mobility to a meet and greet an alpaca for strokes and pictures giving your alpaca their breakfast and having a cuppa with us.

Booking is essential and can be done on this website or get in touch with Jacki and the team to book on 01347 868879 or beacon.alpacas@yahoo.co.uk

Alpaca Walks in Yorkshire & Alpaca Products for Sale

We are OPEN for walks at Beacon Farm  Alpaca Walks running on some weekdays and every weekend. Check our calendar to see availability and book on the website  or give us a call.