The farm near Cambridgeshire where you can picnic with alpacas

Source: Cambridge News Online
Author: Niamh Dann

Britain is known as a nation of animal lovers - and we're also fans of a good picnic. One alpaca farm near Cambridgeshire has found a way to combine these interests to create a fairly unique experience.

Flatlands Alpacas is a non- working farm that has a lot of love for the South American fluffy animal. Beginning with only three, the farm quickly grew into a whole herd as owner Louise Holland fell in love with them. Now, they are bringing joy to visitors with their adorable appearance and gentle nature.

The farm is located on the edge of the fens in Crowland, which is just over the border in Lincolnshire. It is only 20 minutes outside of Peterborough.

Visitors to the park can have a special meet and greet with the alpacas where you can handle them, learn about their care, habits and quirks, and feed them carrots. An individual meet and greet for individual parties is also available to book.

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According to their website, alpacas are naturally gentle and very intuitive which "gives people a wonderful connection when experiencing them."

Now that the sunny weather is here, the farm allows visitors to bring their own food and enjoy a picnic in the picnic paddock whilst the alpacas munch on the grass around you. They also offer afternoon tea packages using the shepherds hut which is situated within the picnic paddock for a relaxing afternoon with the alpacas.

The food packages are all prepared and supplied by a local bakery and makes the day extra special. They also take bookings for birthday parties, special occasions, educational visits and more. Alpacas are naturally gentle and very intuitive which gives people a wonderful connection when experiencing them.

A group meet and greet costs £12 and lasts for one hour. A private meet and greet costs £65. Meeting the alpacas with afternoon tea provided by a local bakery costs £85. All tickets can be purchased on their website.

Take a look at the gallery below to see some of the adorable alpacas at the farm.