USEFUL LINKS
Click below to find some useful links that may help you - whether you want to find out any more information about alpacas, local points of interest or places to stay when you plan your visit to us :
Alpaca Insurance
- Armitage Alpacas
Armitage Alpacas is an insurance Agency for Alpacas, providing tailored insurance products specific to Smallholders, pet transporters, animal rescue centres etc.
Alpaca Products
- Alpaca Care
Alpaca and Llama Care select tried and tested products which are ideal for the treatment and care of alpacas and llamas. - Ruggles & Stopitall Ltd
provide holistic products inspired by nature for optimum good health
Feed
- Carrs Billington
Carrs Billington Agriculture (Sales) Ltd supplies the farming and rural communities with a comprehensive range of agricultural products and services. - Gro Well Feeds (Camelibra + Fibregest)
An Independent, UK Based Manufacturer and Supplier of Specialist Animal Feeds and Supplements
Fibre
- Corkwood Knitwear
Corkwood is a textile design company. They design knitwear garments and accessories, write patterns, advise on yarn, create samples, organize small production runs and work on individual commissions. - Designer Cushions and Throws
Cushions and throws to create the look you’ll love – Lorna is deeply committed to environmental issues and wants to create ethical products wherever possible. - Farrlacey Alpaca Mill
Farrlacey Mill in Lincolnshire, processes all types of fleeces (primarily Alpaca) to make rovings and yarn. - Felt Good Felt Fine
Ali Rabjohns is an established feltmaker artist and a member of the International Feltmakers Association, using traditional artisan felt making techniques to develop her passion for colour and texture. - Knitwit Originals
Knitting,spinning, dyed yarn and fibre, felting and crochet too! - Louise Cottey
Louise Cottey hand weaves fine textured fabrics and also uses a Hattersley power loom to weave larger blankets and commissions. Regular weaving workshops held in Devon, suitable for complete beginners to those with more experience. - The Woollen Workshop
Friends of Spring Farm
- Alpaca Walking – with Spring Farm Alpacas
Further information about our new “alpaca safari” site – check out our blog and other information. - Alpacas of Wales
Breeders of high quality alpacas based in the Clettwr Valley of West Wales. - CameliDynamics
Camelidynamics is a proven and effective method to handle and train alpacas and llamas that saves you time and energy. - Faraway Alpacas
Fellow suri breeder in Hampshire - Suri Stud
Our joint venture with West Wight Alpacas to enable us to offer world class suri genetics. - West Wight Alpacas
West Wight Alpacas are a family run alpaca breeder specialising in Suri Alpacas and based on the beautiful Isle of Wight
Health
- Bovine TB in Alpacas and Llamas (Camelids)
The “TB in Alpacas and Llamas” website provides detailed help, information and advice to those who suffer a bTB breakdown in their herd.
Local Accommodation
- Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club
Ashdown Park is a beautiful country house hotel set in the heart of the Ashdown Forest in East Sussex, offering luxurious accommodation, excellent food and superb facilities. - The Griffin Inn
The Griffin Inn is 400 years old with thirteen individually designed bedrooms, most with 4-posters, as befits the age of the building. It features a cosy restaurant, well-known for its for its fantastic home made food with locally sourced ingredients.
Local Food
- Newick Village Tandoori
The Newick Village Tandoori is a long established Indian restaurant situated in a beautiful and sophisticated setting, aiming to whet your appetite with a mouth-watering range of succulent dishes. - The Griffin Inn
The Griffin Inn is 400 years old with thirteen individually designed bedrooms, most with 4-posters, as befits the age of the building. It features a cosy restaurant, well-known for its for its fantastic home made food with locally sourced ingredients.
Local Places of Interest
- Ashdown Forest Llama Park
Visit Alpacas and even take a llama for a relaxing walk through the private grounds of Ashdown Park Hotel set in the beautiful Ashdown Forest. - BlueBell Railway
The Bluebell is a heritage Steam Railway running through the glorious Sussex countryside. - Sheffield Park Garden
This magnificent informal landscape garden was laid out in the 18th century by ‘Capability’ Brown and walks can be enjoyed in this garden for all seasons. - Trading Boundaries
The home of world furniture, live music, outstanding food and a great shopping experience.
Recommended Reading
- Alpaca World Magazine
With a circulation throughout Europe, Alpaca World Magazine brings together news of what is happening, provides a platform for exchange of information and national advertising and offers informative and authoritative articles from international experts.
Societies and Groups
- Alpaca Info
Provides information on Alpacas, fibre and fashion. - Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association
AOBA’s Mission statement is to facilitate the expansion of a strong and sustainable alpaca industry through the growth and development of the national herd and its products. - British Camelids
British Camelids promotes the responsible ownership, breeding and farming of Llamas, Alpacas and Guanacos in the UK. - Camelid Vets
The British Veterinary Camelid Society is an informal group of vets, researchers and other professionals with a particular interest in camelids. - The British Alpaca Society
The British Alpaca Society (BAS) is dedicated to the welfare of alpacas and the education of their owners in the UK.
