Free Range Fibre

Free Range Fibre is basically a working alpaca and llama farm just outside Diss, where you can actually get up close with the animals rather than gawping at them through a fence. The whole thing has the feel of a proper working outfit - not a polished petting zoo with overpriced gift shops. You'll see the creatures grazing, watch how they're managed day-to-day, and if you time it right, learn what on earth makes their fleece so prized by spinners and weavers. Kids seem genuinely fascinated by the llamas, partly because they're properly sized animals with distinct personalities, not the downsized cuteness of rabbits. The alpacas are calmer if you're after a gentler experience. How long you'll spend here depends entirely on how engaged you get - some families manage an hour, others potter about for two. It's the sort of place that appeals more to the curious than the easily bored. If you're staying at Arthur's Retreat Suffolk Motorhome Campsite just down the road, this makes an easy morning or afternoon visit to break up a longer park holiday. There's genuine craft heritage here too if you're into that sort of thing - understanding where quality fleece comes from adds another layer beyond just petting animals. Worth checking ahead for opening times and whether admission is free or ticketed, as details are thin on the ground online.