# Charnwood Forest Alpacas, Swadlincote — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Meet gentle alpacas at this charming Leicestershire farm where families can get up close with these friendly animals, though some areas have limited pushchair and wheelchair access. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/swadlincote/attractions/charnwood-forest-alpacas (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Farm 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Charnwood Forest Alpacas Scamhazel Farm [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5493044745914104370&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Peter Cox](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/104393177210588719639) **In short:** Charnwood Forest Alpacas is an attraction in Swadlincote, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,176 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Charnwood Forest Alpacas Meet gentle alpacas at this charming Leicestershire farm where families can get up close with these friendly animals, though some areas have limited pushchair and wheelchair access. ## What's nearby - Gold Hand Car Wash next door - Ivanhoe Countrystore next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Facilities Toilets Gift Shop Onsite Parking Baby Changing Food Available Dog Friendly Card Payments Accepted ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** Closed **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Abi Matthews](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/118117503587972116911/reviews) ★★★★★ I have done several walks here before and decided to book them for my wedding on Saturday. We had 2 gorgeous boys as the ringbearers for our ceremony, who then stayed for the drinks reception and to do some photos with us. They behaved really well and were such a fabulous addition to our special day. Thank you for being awesome Mali during the booking process, thank you to the excellent handler for keeping them calm, and thank you to doughnut and perception for being excellent chaps! · via Google [Mumof2](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104239598808880855350/reviews) ★★★★★ We had a great time doing the Easter kids alpaca walk. The walk was very short but my 2 were not phased, they just loved having the alpacas with them! Some smaller children were nervous of the alpacasa as they are quite big and can be a little unpredictable (which we found hilarious). We then got to feed some rather large piglets and got fully immersed into a pen of cria. The chilli bean cafe is also worth a visit whilst you're there, we had some delicious cakes and drinks. · via Google [Jackie Teague](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104363810225978926573/reviews) ★★★★★ Christmas present for grandparents and granddaughter. Cannot recommend enough. Our guide, Maisie, was friendly and very knowledgeable. The alpacas were amazing. The afternoon tea was better than we expected being a small farm cafe. Lovely gift. · via Google [Carly Johnson](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103501561306105647336/reviews) ★★★★★ We've been here before and will continue going back. Today we went out for a hack with Holly. The horses are so lovely, the staff are always friendly. Loved every minute, this place never disappoints. After the hack we have an afternoon tea at the Chilli Bean Cafe, and again beautiful as always! Fantastic day out, 100% recommend this place. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x4879e3d05b84c1b1:0x4c3b3717cf893a32!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Ashby Road, Boundary, Swadlincote, DE11 7BA [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.7664899%2C-1.5024186) **Category** Petting Farms & Zoos **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (1,176 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Suggested visit** 2-3 hours **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Destination** Swadlincote [More attractions in Swadlincote](https://staycation.co.uk/swadlincote/attractions) ★ 4.7 (1,176 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.pukkapacas.com?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [1283552854](tel:1283552854) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Swadlincote **Postcode** DE11 7BA **Plus Code** 9C4WQF8X+H2 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x4879e3d05b84c1b1:0x4c3b3717cf893a32!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4879e3d05b84c1b1:0x4c3b3717cf893a32!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4879e3d05b84c1b1:0x4c3b3717cf893a32!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Swadlincote Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Charnwood Forest Alpacas suits all ages. ### Is Charnwood Forest Alpacas wheelchair accessible? Charnwood Forest Alpacas has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### Is there parking at Charnwood Forest Alpacas? Yes: free car park, paid car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact Charnwood Forest Alpacas? 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