Welcome to Charnwood forest alpacas
Charnwood Forest Alpacas is located in Boundary, a hamlet nestled on the Leicestershire
and Derbyshire border and situated on the outskirts of Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
Our 110 acre farm at Charnwood Forest Alpacas is one of the first, original and largest alpaca farms open to the public in the UK.
We are passionate about sharing the wonderful personalities of not just our alpacas, but all of the animals at the farm,
and offer experiences with lots of our animals to help share our passion with you.
Weanling
Watch
45 minute experience learning all about Cria (baby alpacas) and visiting them in our cosy barn.
Take a trek around our farm on one of our beautiful horses
Team Building
We deliver unique and fun team building activities of a different nature
PRIVATE EVENTS & PARTIES
Looking for a one-of-a-kind celebration or group experience? From alpaca walks and baby alpaca cuddles to close encounters and team-building days, our private event packages are perfect for birthdays, hen dos, baby showers, and more!
Available Tuesday to Sunday
PETTING FARM
"Step into the enchanting world of Pukka Pacas & Friends where unforgettable encounters with our delightful animals await!
From adorable alpacas to rare breed goats, sheep, pigs, and more, you can feed and get up close to them all and maybe snap some selfies.
No need to book.
DATE NIGHT
WITH A DIFFERENCE
Includes Prosecco, scones with jam & cream & 2 hours with our alpacas!
Weddings and Events
If you want to add a bit of fun and flair to your special day or event, get in touch to find out how the Charnwood Forest Alpacas can help you make it truly unforgettable! A charming, quirky and truly delightful backdrop, our alpacas can be as involved as you like with your wedding or event, with a variety of different “alpackages” available. We choose the most relaxed and experienced of our herd to attend weddings and events, delighting your guests and making sure your day is one that will be talked about for a long time!
Thinking of buying an alpaca?
Want to add to your herd? We are always available
to assist with any alpaca sales queries you have and
we have a number of animals available for purchase.
CALMs Education
Alpacas are wonderfully gentle, calm and non-aggressive animals, making them excellent companions for children and adults with additional needs. CALMs – Cognitive Animal Learning Methods is a programme supporting children and young people with Autism, ADHD, Asperger’s and other behavioural, social or learning difficulties.
Through spending time with and caring for the alpacas and our other animals, participants can develop confidence, focus, communication and self-esteem in a calm and supportive environment. We have seen first-hand how relaxed, engaged and happy people can become when given the opportunity to connect with the animals.
Licenced by North West Leicestershire District Council under The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018
Licence Number: NWL/PA03For Keeping or Training Animals for Exhibition at Scamhazel Farm - 250 Alpacas
Licence valid 1st September 2025 - August 2028Licenced by North West Leicestershire District Council under The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018
Licence Number: NWL/RE05