In 2018 husband and wife Pamela and Peter went from a team of two to a family of 13 as they decided to begin an adventurous new chapter in their lives.
Having both always loved Alpacas, deciding to adopt one was an easy decision, what they hadn’t planned was to adopt a further ten more. Now, they couldn’t be without their unique family members and wanting to share the big Alpaca love with the world, they opened Cranfield Alpacas in 2019.
Home for Pamela and Peter is Kilkeel, County Down, where they offer an array of exceptional experiences with their Alpacas, all with stunning views of the majestic Mourne Mountains, Carlingford Lough, 13th Century Royal Greencastle Castle and Cranfield Blue Flag Beach to complement your visit.
Not only can you meet the friendly mammals, feed them and learn about them, visitors are encouraged to take the Alpacas for a leisurely stroll down quaint countryside lanes and enjoy the magnificent scenes as you wander with the waves on the beautiful beach at Cranfield.
Alpacas are regarded as exotic animals in Ireland as the industry is still in its infancy here. It is believed there are an estimated 1,500 Alpacas in Ireland at present according to the Agriculture and Food Development Authority.
Discover Northern Ireland caught up with Pamela and Peter to find out more about their beloved Alpacas and what guests can expect when safe to visit again.
Pamela is looking forward to welcoming visitors back to their fields: “At Cranfield Alpacas, above all else, we want you to have fun and we want our Alpacas to have fun too. Our experiences have been designed with smiles in mind, whether you want to simply meet and mingle with the gang, or take them for a walk on the beach, we have the perfect day out for you and your family.
“We also cater for birthday parties, group outings, hen parties, team building, corporate events, weddings, events and festivals. We are extremely excited to welcome friends old and new to embrace the special experiences on offer.”
Peter recognised the impact the Alpacas have on the guests to the fields: “Our Alpacas are full of personality, charm and the occasional moment of mischief and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We are excited for people to discover all the quirks of their individual personalities. Albert, who has a bit of attitude and thinks he should be the boss, is so sweet with visitors, then there’s our shy boy Wilbur and Handsome Hugo our pin-up boy. Spending time with Alpacas also reduces stress and improves wellbeing, you will feel much more relaxed and de-stressed after a trip to us.”
If you are looking to add something new or different to your summer itinerary, then this unique experience is perfect for you.
