{"product_id":"alpacas-in-the-garden-a-manor-walk-experience","title":"Alpacas in the Garden: A Manor walk experience","description":"\u003cp\u003eTake a peaceful stroll through the stunning grounds of a Cotswold Manor, accompanied by gentle alpacas — calm, friendly animals once treasured by the Incas for their luxurious fleece. After a short introduction where you’ll learn how to handle and feed them, you’ll set off on a relaxed walk around the historic estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating back to the 12th century the Manor Estate has a rich and colourful history. Once home to the Ashwin family, prominent landowners who shaped the village over generations. Many of the estate’s features reflect its deep-rooted past, including ancient stonework salvaged from Evesham Abbey following the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century. The stocks on site serve as a chilling reminder of medieval justice once meted out to local villagers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you wander, you’ll pass through vibrant gardens and heritage landmarks — including the Tudor barn, the grand manor house façade, and a peaceful lake framed by willows and maples. You’ll meander through a walled garden, centred around a koi pond and fountain, where roses, standard laurels, and purple and white blooms flourish. The walk also takes in scented borders of roses, daphne and a variety of herbs, an orchard of heritage rhubarb and apple trees planted and colourful borders.  Ancient English oaks — some over 400 years old — provide timeless beauty throughout the grounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of your walk, enjoy some relaxed time with the alpacas off-lead and a refreshing glass of homemade apple juice, pressed from fruit grown in the orchard. A gentle, joyful experience where history, nature, and the calming presence of alpacas come together in one of Worcestershire’s hidden gems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalks are available for groups of up to six people. Larger groups can be accommodated by prior arrangement. The minimum age to walk an alpaca is 10 years; children aged 6 to 10 may participate if accompanied by an adult.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exclusive Experiences UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56637905830219,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/2861\/0635\/files\/Alpacha-walk161023_015.jpg?v=1772123254","url":"https:\/\/exclusiveexperiencesuk.com\/products\/alpacas-in-the-garden-a-manor-walk-experience","provider":"Exclusive Experiences UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}