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Alpaca Farm

The Herb and Edible Flower garden rests on agricultural land, nestling between alpaca fields and ancient woodland. As gardeners and artists, the owners have focused on the shape, colour and fibre of the plants as well as nutritional and medicinal value. Born from the creativity and determination of a group of women, and nourished by alpaca manure, it embodies a balance of productivity and beauty.

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Alpaca Farm
Alpaca Farm
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Alpaca Farm
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Alpaca Farm
Alpaca Farm

About Alpaca Farm

As the garden has developed over the last eight years we have become increasingly interested in the stories behind the herbs and the nutritional value of plants. The planting has a leaning towards women’s health and well-being but is good for us all.

The garden is fed and mulched only by the manure and fleece from our alpaca herd for a largely no-dig method as we adapt to the changing climate. We embrace the wild edges of the garden, integrating native plants and benefiting from their flavour, fibre and nutrients.

Our garden supplies salad leaves, micro-greens and edible flowers to restaurants and bakers and we produce our own herby flowery salads as well as a signature herb tea, cake and ice-creams!
We have also started to grow plants for fibre. The flax is processed to linen and the willow is woven to create organic fencing and sculptures.

There is also the added benefit of saying hello to the alpacas who bring a calm companionship to the gardeners.

Website:

https://www.oaktreealpacas.co.uk

Alpaca Farm features

Location details

Alpaca Farm,
Park Avenue,
Nottingham,
Nottinghamshire,
NG14 6EB

Directions to Alpaca Farm
From Nottingham (A614) turn down Bank Hill, then R onto Main St. From the A6097 take Lowdham Ln, Shelt Hill or go through Calverton and follow Bonner Hill and Foxwood Ln to Main St and Park Ave.

Alpaca Farm openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas inc cake and botanical ice cream made from garden ingredients, with hot or cold herb infusions.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-17:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas inc cake and botanical ice cream made from garden ingredients, with hot or cold herb infusions.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-17:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas inc cake and botanical ice cream made from garden ingredients, with hot or cold herb infusions.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-17:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas inc cake and botanical ice cream made from garden ingredients, with hot or cold herb infusions.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-17:00

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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Alpaca Farm at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Alpaca Farm. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Alpaca Farm, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Alpaca Farm does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Alpaca Farm is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.