Ashdown Llama Park

We are situated in Ashdown Forest, East Sussex, on the A22 about 5 miles south of East Grinstead.

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Linda, the owner of the Llama Park, purchased the site in 1995 when it consisted of a few dilapidated buildings and a caravan.

The Park now has more than a 100 llamas and alpacas living happily on the 32 acres of beautiful parkland. In 2007 Dasher and Blitzen, two handsome reindeer, arrived at The Park and are now part of a growing herd with babies born each year.

In 2001, a historic barn was added to provide an atmospheric Gift Shop together with purpose designed Coffee Shop, Conference Centre and Visitors Centre. There is also an Information Barn which helps visitors understand a little more about Llamas and Alpacas. We provide an Adventure Playground, Play Houses, and Picnic Area.

Our aim is to raise our animals in a stress free and caring environment and educate the public about these beautiful characters. They are patient, curious and invariably good natured. We want the public to interact with them and one of the most fun ways is our regular llama walks. Llamas were originally domesticated as pack animals and thoroughly enjoy being led on a short 'trek' through the stunning Ashdown Forest - with frequent stops for carrots. It is impossible not to bond with your own pack animal who will be patient, but occasionally a little naughty as he looks for choice grass to eat on the way.

Our environmental policy

We are committed to a policy of sustainability and the Park is run to minimise its impact on the countryside, to maximise energy efficiency and to recycle as much waste and packaging as possible.

We use a minimal amount of chemicals and artificial fertilisers on the land. Our Coffee Shop uses as much local produce as possible and now offers some organic options.
We use Fair Trade Tea and Coffee.

Read our full Environmental Policy

Our Animals

The health and welfare of our animals is our priority and we work closely with our veterinary surgeons in Uckfield, Howe Starnes Gatward & Blowey, to ensure that our animals are cared for in the best possible way.

We house many of the animals when we are open. However, all of these animals go out into the fields at every opportunity except during bad weather when, like us, they prefer to be in the dry!

What's here?

30 acres of beautiful countryside and views across
Ashdown Forest to Gills Lap
100+ llamas and alpacas
Reindeer (a herd of eight)
Alpaca Knitwear & Gift Shop
Museum
Adventure Play Area
Picnic Area
Coffee Shop

The latest up to date information is on our News page
Special Events take place throughout the year

Access:

Easy flat access to visitor centre, Shop & Coffee Shop
Disabled parking bay 25 metres from entrance
Hard path suitable for wheelchairs around area adjacent to Visitor Centre where many animals are housed during opening times, and to museum & picnic area
The farm trail is on grass path which is OK for buggies but not suitable for wheelchairs. We do recommend that you bring your wellies in winter or during wet weather at other times. Boot brushes and welly washing facilities are available.
Two disabled toilets/baby changing units are located in visitor centre.
A Picnic area is available with benches and seats outside the Coffee Shop. Picnicking is not allowed within the Visitor Centre or Coffee Shop.
There is a purpose built Children's Play Area