Visit essentials
Right now
Open
Price
Low
Allow
Quick stop up to half a day
How we use price bands
These are broad planning guides for a typical visit, not exact prices. Check the venue before travelling.
- Free
- No regular admission fee. Parking, donations, travel or optional activities may still cost extra.
- Low
- Usually a small charge or donation, broadly up to £10 per person.
- Medium
- A typical paid visit, broadly around £10–£25 per person or a moderate family ticket.
- High
- Usually a larger day-out cost, broadly over £25 per person or for a family ticket.
About this activity
A relaxed countryside destination with a free family-friendly animal corner, garden nursery, gift shop and lakeside tearoom. Meet alpacas, a Shetland pony, pygmy goats, birds and rescued donkeys, explore the lakeside surroundings, browse the plants and gifts, or stop for homemade food and drinks. Animal visits are free of charge. Paid alpaca walks and seasonal events are also available separately.
Opening hours
- monday
- 09:00–16:00
- tuesday
- 09:00–16:00
- wednesday
- 09:00–16:00
- thursday
- 09:00–16:00
- friday
- 09:00–16:00
- saturday
- 09:00–16:00
- sunday
- 09:00–16:00
Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.
Plan your visit
Location
Harperley Lane, Tanfield Lea, County Durham, DH9 9UBKeep exploring
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