Happyard

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Alpaca walking, Camping, Alpaca meet and Greets, and Bell Tent Glamping.

📍Based between Bridport and Dorchester, Dorset.

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👉https://www.bridevalleyalpacas.com/happyard

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30/03/2026

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Our sign from the road has once again disappeared. Coincidentally the day before we open, and last year it had a huge hole in it!!
Please, share this post far and wide someone passing the Kingston Russell turning off of the A35 must have seen it happen!
The sign cost us an awful lot of money, and we simply cannot afford to replace it.
The sign was planted into the ground with two large fence stakes, it would have taken at least 2 big men to take it out as clean as they did.
Every single sign we have ever had has either been punched, beaten with a hammer, chucked in the hedge, been kicked in, you name it it’s happened to our sign. Therefore, we spent out to get a sign which we thought couldn’t be damaged by this nasty person again.

We have checked surrounding hedges etc and it is no where to be seen.

As a small family farm, simply trying to stay afloat at the moment with the rising costs of everything, this will seriously affect our earnings.

This is a criminal offence. I really hope we can find out the culprits.

26/03/2026

🌸🦙 EASTER ALPACA WALKS ARE HERE! 🦙🌸

Looking for something different to do this Easter holidays? Come and meet our adorable alpacas and enjoy a relaxing countryside walk with these gentle, curious companions!

✨ SPECIAL EARLY EASTER OFFER ✨
Get 20% OFF – alpaca walks now from just £24!

📅 Alpaca Walks running on:
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays

🐣 EASTER SUNDAY SPECIAL (1:30pm) 🐣
Make it extra magical with our Easter Alpaca Walk Experience for just £40, including:
🥚 Easter egg hunt
🍫 Easter egg for every child
🦙 A memorable alpaca walk

💛 ALPACA MEET & GREETS 💛
Perfect for little ones or a shorter visit!
📅 Running on Wednesdays & Sundays
🎟 Child tickets from £8.00
🎟 Adult tickets from £15.00

Perfect for families, couples, and animal lovers of all ages 💛

📍 Limited spaces available – booking is essential!
Based at Kingston Russell, DT2 9ED.

🎟️Book your spot today to avoid missing out!
👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/happyard-120766110368

25/03/2026

Our newest member of the Happyard Family 🐶🐾….

Everyone meet Patsy, our new Jack Russell pup 🥰

She’s already told the cats who’s boss, and is chewing everything in sight! 🤣💕

22/03/2026

What a fantastic weekend we’ve had at the British Alpaca Society National Show 2026!

We’re incredibly proud of how our alpacas performed and had such an enjoyable time throughout the event.

Mario placed 5th in a very competitive class filled with some truly beautiful appaloosas.
Ziggy placed 6th, which we are absolutely thrilled with—his class had 10 entries, so achieving a top 6 placing is a huge accomplishment!
Jasper may not have placed this time, but he competed in a strong class of 12.

Isla and Lucy both did brilliantly as well, each receiving a rosette in their junior handler classes for their excellent handling and alpaca knowledge—such a great achievement!

A huge thank you to Holly Short and Jessie Skinns for taking such great care of everything back at the farm while we were away. We truly couldn’t have done it without you both.

Here are some photos from the show!

20/03/2026

We have arrived at the National Alpaca Show 2026!
All 3 boys are due to show this afternoon, and Isla and Lucy’s junior handler class is tomorrow lunch.
Hopefully it will be a lovely weekend away!

20/03/2026

Bride Valley Alpaca are on their way to Stafford for the National Alpaca Show 2026!
We have Jasper, Ziggy and Mario with us this morning, and it’s nice for us to have a weekend away from the farm!
We will post some photos of the show when we arrive. We have around an hour left of travelling.

The boys have travelled perfectly so far!

16/03/2026

🐰🌸 Easter Alpaca Walk – Now on Sale! 🌸🐰

Looking for a fun family activity this Easter? Come and join us for our special Easter Alpaca Walk!

Last year everybody loved it!!

Enjoy a wonderful walk with one of our friendly alpacas through the countryside – the perfect way to spend time outdoors this spring.

✨ What’s included:
🦙 A relaxing alpaca walk
🥚 A fun Easter egg hunt for children
🐰 A bug yummy Easter egg for each child from our Easter Bunnies

It’s a magical experience for the whole family and a lovely way to celebrate Easter together.

💷 £40 per alpaca includes up to two walkers per alpaca

Spaces are limited, so make sure to book early to avoid missing out!

🌼 Perfect for families, children and alpaca lovers of all ages.

Book Now:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/easter-alpaca-walk-tickets-1984652023628?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

15/03/2026

Beautiful Truffle! 💕

14/03/2026

3 beautiful pregnant females with quality genetics looking for a new 5* 🏡

We are part of the BAS trusted sellers scheme.

All fully halter trained and will happily eat out of yours hand ,BAS registered, up to date with vaccinations and husbandry etc.

Would make a brilliant starter herd, or would be the perfect addition to an existing herd.

Sold pregnant and have a free return stud service so a potential of 3 for the price of one !

Ongoing support and husbandry training if required as the alpacas health and wellbeing are our priority.
These girls have been bred and reared as part of our small family farm so the right home is very important to us.

Free delivery within 50 miles of farm

*** Alpacas are herd animals and therefore need to live in a herd of 3 or more so will only sell single or 2 alpacas to an already established herd

Alpacas cannot be kept in mixed herds of males and females even if the males are castrated

Bridevalley alpacas raised with love from our family to yours

Www.bridevalleyalpacas.com

📍Based in Dorset.

Please contact us for more details.

28/02/2026

🌸 Mother’s Day Special – 20% Off Alpaca Experiences! 🦙💕

Looking for something a little different this Mother’s Day? Skip the usual flowers and chocolates and give the gift of an unforgettable experience instead!

For a limited time, we’re offering 20% off our Alpaca Walks and Alpaca Meet & Greets – the perfect treat for mums, grandmas, daughters, or any special person who deserves something truly unique.

Come and spend time with our beautiful alpaca mums and their adorable babies. There’s nothing quite like being up close with these gentle, curious animals – whether you’re strolling through the countryside on an alpaca walk or enjoying a relaxed meet & greet, it’s guaranteed to bring smiles (and plenty of photo opportunities!). 📸✨

Please note: this offer isn’t just for Mother’s Day itself. Experiences can be booked for a later date, and vouchers are available – making it a thoughtful gift that they can look forward to and enjoy when it suits them.

Fresh air, fluffy faces, and special memories – what more could you ask for? 💚

Use code: MOTHERSDAY2026
📩Book now:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/happyard-120766110368

Message us to purchase a gift voucher.

Discount code ends 16th of March.

26/02/2026

Happyard Camping 2026 is now open!

We all had a fabulous time last Summer, welcoming visitors to the farm & campsite! ☀️

Book one of our bell tents for the ultimate camping experience! 🌟
Or bring your own camping gear and enjoy the Dorset countryside views from your own tent! ⛺️

Free alpaca meet & greet for bell tent bookings! Or opt for a half-price alpaca walk 🦙

Free animal activities on Tuesdays, Wednesday & Thursday for all campers!
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To view our available camping dates or book, please visit https://www.pitchup.com/campsites/England/South_West/Dorset/Dorchester/happyard

Or you can book with us directly, please leave a comment below & we will get back to you 📩

Look forward to seeing some of you soon! 🙌

22/02/2026

Today, we have began step 2 of our cria halter training.
Tina is explaining what we do in step 2, and why.
Keep tuned to learn the next steps!! 🦙

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Bridevalley Farm, Higher Kingston Russell
Dorchester
DT29

Website

http://Bridevalleyalpaca.co.uk/

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Happyard offer a whole range of fun experiences including riding lessons, be a farmer for a day, meet and care for an alpaca and more! We also run a relaxed campsite with basic amenities. We have a variety of friendly horses including our gentle giant ‘Reggie’ the Shire Horse.

We believe everyone (not just the privileged) should have the opportunity to spend time around animals, horses and alpaca in particular as they offer an amazing calming therapy. We are currently crowdfunding to expand our business to create a barn that will both house more animals (chinchillas, goats, guinea pigs and more!) and provide a function room especially adapted for learning.

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