# Blackwater Alpacas & Pygmy Goats, Braintree — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Meet friendly alpacas and adorable pygmy goats at this charming rural attraction near Braintree, offering hands-on animal encounters for an unforgettable family day out. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/braintree/attractions/blackwater-alpacas-pygmy-goats (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Campground # Blackwater Alpacas & Pygmy Goats Cuthedge Lane, Bradwell, Braintree [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7996466976357517351&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Da Blog](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/116287534498643328338) **In short:** Blackwater Alpacas & Pygmy Goats is a campsite in Braintree, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 198 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Blackwater Alpacas & Pygmy Goats Meet friendly alpacas and adorable pygmy goats at this charming rural attraction near Braintree, offering hands-on animal encounters for an unforgettable family day out. ## Good to know ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Tuesday** 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Wednesday** 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Thursday** 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Friday** 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Saturday** 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Sunday** 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Luke Turner](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109672029545704893714/reviews) ★★★★★ First time camping here with our family and will definitely be back. Alan and Ruth were very friendly hosts and have an amazing campsite, lots to do for the kids, lovely facilities and the animals were something that we all will never forget. Only just left and miss the place already! Views were fantastic absolutely faultless. Can tell both Alan and Ruth put their heart and soul into the place they run together. Look forward to returning soon! · via Google [JP Gmail](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111239596399324332747/reviews) ★★★★★ Ruth and Alan are wonderful hosts. We stayed for 5 nights at half term recently and had a fabulous time. The site is lovely and peaceful with the most incredible views and natural landscape. Ruth maintains the facilities to a very high standard, and works hard to keep them continuously clean. More often than not across our stay, the shower/toilets had been cleaned minutes before I used them regardless of when I used them! Alan works tirelessly in maintaining the site, and is extremely generous with his time in taking the kids for rides on his four wheel drive vehicle. The animals (rescued) are beautiful - an emu, alpacas, wallabies and chickens. Alan involved our daughter in helping to muck out, feed and meet the animals. None of this was expected, all of it was extremely special for our 9 year old daughter. We learned the alpaca kiss - I won’t explain it here but you need to stay here to learn it! Alan and Ruth are very thoughtful in what they provide - a badminton court, archery, swing ball, frisbee golf etc. Nothing commercial, nothing electronic…just wonderful activities for families. The site is a short walk to the village with a butcher, a shop and two pubs. Plenty to do in the surrounding area. This was a memorable holiday and we are indebted to our hosts for their kindness. I highly recommend Hill Farm for a peaceful, fun and restorative trip. Thank you Ruth and Alan! James & family. · via Google [Chris Harsent](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116785181553981081627/reviews) ★★★★★ Can't really rate the rooms, as it's bring your own, so 5* to fill the option. Lovely location and Alan and Ruth are absolutely perfect hosts, entertaining the kids and making sure everyone is having a good time. · via Google [Isa Ali Sumar](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114435341492208535509/reviews) ★★★★★ Had a very enjoyable experience that I will not forget. Alan the owner was very nice and gave everyone a tour as soon as they got in allowing everyone to know where they are going and a bit about the camp site. He took us on his quad bike and it was very fun. He always waved at us and was very nice. There were plenty of activities to do such as fishing dipping your feet in the lake zip line and archery as some more smaller activities. One out first day he gave us what they call kart where we raced down the lively hill. The view was amazing and overall had such a nice experience. I will be coming again as everyone was so friendly and can’t wait to see my emu and llama friend again!! · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47d8fb40f0c61c13:0x44e9a73e0f99666c!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Cut Hedge, Lane, Braintree, CM77 8FR [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.8687215%2C0.6476636) **Category** Petting Farms & Zoos **Guest rating** 4.9 / 5 (198 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Outdoor **Dogs allowed** No **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Braintree [More attractions in Braintree](https://staycation.co.uk/braintree/attractions) ★ 4.9 (198 reviews) [Visit official website](http://blackwateralpacas.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [07736 320490](tel:07736320490) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Braintree **Postcode** CM77 8FR **Plus Code** 9F32WFX5+62 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x47d8fb40f0c61c13:0x44e9a73e0f99666c!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d8fb40f0c61c13:0x44e9a73e0f99666c!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d8fb40f0c61c13:0x44e9a73e0f99666c!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Braintree Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Blackwater Alpacas & Pygmy Goats suits all ages. ### Is Blackwater Alpacas & Pygmy Goats wheelchair accessible? Blackwater Alpacas & Pygmy Goats has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### How do I contact Blackwater Alpacas & Pygmy Goats? 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