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About Us
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Location
Ashdown Forest Llama Park is located on Ashdown Forest, East Sussex, on the A22 about 5 miles south of East Grinstead.
History
The Ashdown Herd of llamas and alpacas was started in 1987. Over the years the numbers have increased and in 1995 what is now the Park was purchased, and opened to the public in 1996. There are now more than 100 llamas and alpacas at the Park.
As well as the llamas and alpacas, the Llama Park is also home to three beautiful female reindeer. Dasher, Dancer and Blitzen arrived at The Park in April 2007. Originally from Sweden, they settled into their new Sussex home very quickly.
There are three original buildings. One is now the museum, one the old goat house and one the Gift shop. The Farmhouse, occupied by the Park's owner, Linda Johnson, was built in traditional Sussex style in 1997. The new visitor centre was opened in spring 2001.
Our Mission Statement
Our aim is to breed and sell good quality llamas and alpacas that have been raised in a stress free and caring environment. In addition, by operating as a visitor attraction, we aim to educate the public about llamas and alpacas, (as well as other fibre producing animals and plants), and to promote the merits of these beautiful animals. Llamas and alpacas have for too long had the reputation of being bad tempered; a visit to the Park will quickly show how ill deserved that reputation is.
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!
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About us