The Darling Woods of May
York, North Yorkshire
About The Darling Woods of May
Celebrate your birthday or special event at the Darling Woods. Set in over 12 acres of woodland and open meadows. Take an alpaca for a plod around our woodland and hand feed the alpacas. Bring a picnic and we will reserve you the perfect picnic spot to sit and watch the alpacas while you eat. As an optional extra, we can provide your party guests with a soft toy alpaca to take home - saving the parents from faffing with party bags! The Darling Woods of May also operates as a small campsite - so if you want to bring a tent and sleep next to the alpaca paddock - you can do that too!
Alpaca woodland walks
Take an alpaca for a plod around the woods.
Bring a picnic
Bring a picnic and we will reserve you the perfect spot for watching the alpacas while you eat
Hand feed the alpacas
Learn all about alpacas and what makes them so special. Get up close and hand feed the alpacas.
Facilities
Toilets
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Opening Times
- Monday, 09:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday, 09:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday, 09:00 - 18:00
- Thursday, 09:00 - 18:00
- Friday, 09:00 - 18:00
- Saturday, 09:00 - 18:00
- Sunday, 09:00 - 18:00
By appointment or booking only.
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (10-18+) : £15.00
- Adult (10-18+) : £15.00
£15 per head for a 1 hour alpaca experience which includes a woodland walk and hand feeding.
£5 per spectator
Optional £6 each for soft toy alpaca at the end of the party.
Bring your own picnic and cake - we will reserve you a table.
Minimum 4 children, maximum 8.
Please note- only 4 alpacas attend the walk - children will all get a turn walking an alpaca.
For more information- www.www.darlingwoodsofmay.com
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
FAQs
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Contact Details
The Darling Woods Of May
Feoffee Lane
Pocklington
York
North Yorkshire
YO42 1PF
England
Tel: 07712562489
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