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Ashdown Llama Farm, Forest Row
 
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| Looking for: | Active, Animals and farms, Outdoor / Active, Zoos & Wildlife | | Address: | Wych Cross
Forest Row
East Sussex | | Postcode: | RH18 5JN | | Nearest City: | Brighton & Hove | | Age Group: | All Ages | | Kids Activity: | Outdoors | | Telephone: | 01825 712040 |
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Description
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 eight beautiful reindeer. Dasher and
Blitzen arrived at The Park in April 2007. Originally from Sweden, they
settled into their new Sussex home very quickly. This year (2010) four
baby reindeer were born.
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.
Opening Times: daily (except 1st January
& 25/26 December) 10.00am - 5.00pm (or dusk if earlier) in High
Season (1st Feb to 31st October and 4.30pm in Low Season (1st November
to 31st January)
We reserve the right to close the Llama Park if the weather conditions are very severe.
Sorry, no dogs (except Guide Dogs) are allowed in the Park or Visitor Centre.
From our Car Park there is direct access into Ashdown Forest where you can walk with your dog before or after your visit.
Admission Prices 2011
HIGH Season (1st Feb - 31st Oct):Adults £6.50
Children £5.50 (Children under 2 years are free)
Senior Citizens and concessions £5.50
Groups (15 people or more)£4.50
Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children)£21.50 LOW Season (1st Nov - 31st Jan:Adults £4.50
Children £3.50 (Children under 2 years are free)
Senior Citizens and concessions £3.50
Groups (15 people or more)£4.50
Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children)£13.50
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