Blackwater Alpacas & Pygmy Goats
Blackwater Alpacas & Pygmy Goats
Blackwater Alpacas & Pygmy Goats
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We offer Alpaca walking experiences, Private farm tours which include feeding and petting the animals, goat keeping courses, Pygmy Goat Yoga/Pilates and mobile petting farm shows are available. All tours, walks etc are Strictly on a prebooked basis
Our Halter trained Alpacas are available to attend weddings
Call 07736 320490 or 07813 290708 to book your experience today!
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Braintree, Essex, England
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2023
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thedunge
Colchester, UK24 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We had the most amazing time walking and meeting the Alpacas and Goats.
We were so looked after by Glenn & Claire and they gave a long and fun experience along with learning about their farms workings too.
We were so looked after by Glenn & Claire and they gave a long and fun experience along with learning about their farms workings too.
Written 8 October 2023
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Thank you for leaving a 5***** review of your recent Alpaca Walking Experience - so pleased that you enjoyed your visit.
Kind Regards.
Written 10 October 2023
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Jackie O
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
Booked an alpaca experience as a 50th birthday treat. Came with adult family and we all loved it!
Such a beautiful environment, well loved and cared for animals. It was lovely to get up close and personal with the animals and see them in their own environments.
The owners were lovely- friendly and accommodating.
I'd highly recommend this and will be back for goat yoga!
Such a beautiful environment, well loved and cared for animals. It was lovely to get up close and personal with the animals and see them in their own environments.
The owners were lovely- friendly and accommodating.
I'd highly recommend this and will be back for goat yoga!
Written 8 October 2023
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Thank you for leaving us a fantastic 5***** review of your recent Private Alpaca Walking Experience - it was so lovely for us to host for such a nice family group.
Glad to read that everyone enjoyed their visit and we hope to see you back in 2024 for one of our other experiences!
With Kind Regards.
Written 10 October 2023
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John D
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
We booked this for the extended Family for a 50th birthday treat. We had a great time walking the Alpacas and feeding the goats. Blessed with this amazing October weather as well! Claire and Glenn were great hosts and very friendly. Great fun for young and old.
Written 8 October 2023
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Thank you for leaving a review of your family Private Alpaca Walking Experience - it was such a pleasure to host such a lovely family group.
Thank you for your recommendations.
Kind Regards.
Written 10 October 2023
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Sep 2023 • Family
Had farm experience group of 2 adults and 3 kids. Great fun, goat fishing was a hit and loved cuddling the baby goats. Thank you so much very informative and enjoyable 😉
Written 1 October 2023
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Thank you for leaving a 5***** review of your recent Private Farm Tour, we are so pleased that everyone had fun!
Kind Regards.
Written 10 October 2023
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Charlotte F
Benfleet20 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
I have been lucky enough to visit Blackwater Alpaca & Pygmy Goats twice this year. Once was for the Alpaca I did with my Mum and daughter. From making the initial phone call to buy the gift voucher right through to end of our Alpaca walk I experienced excellent customer service. The walk was great and given interesting information about Alpacas. Also got to spend time with the goats it was a lovely way to spend a Sunday morning. All three generations of my family had a great time.
For my birthday I was given a Goat Yoga/Pilates voucher. I did this experience with my sister in law and daughter. We had great time doing pilates with the goats. It is very well run the goats have access to water, food and are not forced to interact. The goats get every where and jump all over you one even had a nibble of my top. Was the most unusual exercise class I have been too.
This is a great place to visit. Glen and Claire are great so friendly and clearly love what they do. The area is beautiful and I am hoping to visit next year
For my birthday I was given a Goat Yoga/Pilates voucher. I did this experience with my sister in law and daughter. We had great time doing pilates with the goats. It is very well run the goats have access to water, food and are not forced to interact. The goats get every where and jump all over you one even had a nibble of my top. Was the most unusual exercise class I have been too.
This is a great place to visit. Glen and Claire are great so friendly and clearly love what they do. The area is beautiful and I am hoping to visit next year
Written 30 September 2023
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Thankyou for taking the time to leave a combined review of two of the experiences we offer here at the farm.
It is great to read that enjoyed both, as they are very different - and yes we totally agree our Pygmy Goat Yoga classes are most definitely not your typical exercise class!!
We appreciate that you received "Excellent Customer Service" - it's great to read comments like these.
We hope to see you again in 2024.
Kind Regards.
Written 10 October 2023
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Kelly T
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Sep 2023 • Friends
Wow where to begin - we were welcomed with such a friendly atmosphere. Instructions and health and safety were spot on and informative. Getting to know each Alpaca was lovely especially being told which order they like to walk in. The Alpacas were so friendly and well behaved both my daughters loved the experience. The walk around the farm was lovely and plenty of chances for pics and videos. We also got to feed the Pygmy Goats some leaves and food, followed by seeing the female Alpacas and Cria. The last part of the experience we got to hold some of the baby goats which was lovely. I would highly recommend visiting here the experience was amazing and memories that will last a lifetime!!! Thank you again for such a lovely morning. 🦙💕🐐
Written 30 September 2023
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Thank you for leaving such a detailed 5***** review of your recent Alpaca Walking Experience. We really do appreciate our customers taking the time to leave reviews and recommendations as we get such a lot of bookings from people who read our Trip Advisor reviews.
We are glad you had such an enjoyable farm visit.
Kind Regards.
Written 10 October 2023
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Katie D
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Family
My daughter booked this for my birthday and what a lovely morning we’ve had, Harry (our alpaca) was very well behaved and walked beautifully. Added bonus of seeing crias and a cuddle with a baby Pygmy goat on a beautiful September morning. Claire and Glen are very knowledgeable and friendly
Written 30 September 2023
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Thank you for leaving a 5***** review of your recent Alpaca Walking Experience. Harry Potter the alpaca is rather magical and we appreciate your comments as to how he made a fabulous walking companion.
We hope to see you again.
Written 10 October 2023
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Fiona H
2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Went on the last yoga session of the year with sister and friend. Absolutely amazing experience, loved every second. Gorgeous animals, all looked after wonderfully and such a happy place to be. Will be returning next year to walk alpacas and join another class with Julieanne and the very cute kids! Thanks all for a great time.
Written 26 September 2023
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Thankyou for leaving such a great 5***** of our last Yoga class of 2023 - we look forward to seeing you again in 2024.
We will ensure your kind comments are passed on to our yoga instructor Julie-Ann.
Kind Regards.
Written 10 October 2023
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Voyager19540000389
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Sep 2023 • Friends
The goats were so energetic and playful, I was surprised by how much they actually wanted to interact with you! The location itself was great with the yoga class taking place outside in the fresh air with other animals such as alpacas all looking in! Would recommend for all ages!
Written 25 September 2023
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Thank you for leaving a great review of your recent Yoga class.
Thank you too for the recommendations.
We hope to see you again.
Written 10 October 2023
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Bev M
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Friends
Where to start! I can’t stop smiling. The guys who run these events 100% love and adore every animal and the feeling is mutual. They all looked so happy and yes I’m sure they were smiling! A little peace of heaven. I had the most wonderful experience and can’t wait to book in next year for their alpaca trek. Thank you guys! Xx
Written 24 September 2023
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Thank you for leaving such a positive 5***** review, so pleased you enjoyed your visit. We very much look forward to seeing you again next year.
Kind Regards.
Written 10 October 2023
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