Romney Marsh Alpacas Star in Celebrity TV Farm Show

Alpacas Romney Marsh received star treatment when eight celebrities from 5STAR’s TV reality show – Celebs on the Farm – took on the challenge to get up close and personal with the adorable animals.

The hilarious celebrity antics didn’t phase the herd at Alpaca Annie, Burmarsh, when the show, to be aired on 5STAR on August 21 at 10pm, set the celebs various and often mucky farming tasks. Viewers will see TOWIE’s Megan McKenna and Bobby Norris, Dancing on Ice judge Louie Spence, ex-Strictly pro dancer Gleb Savchneko, judo Olympian Ashley McKenzie, Sandi Bogie from Gogglebox, Ex On The Beach glamour girl Charlotte Dawson, and actress Lorraine Chase competing for the coveted ‘Best in Show’ rosette.

Annie Clifton-Holt, of Alpaca Annie, said: “The celebrities are surprisingly good and the alpacas loved them. Our alpacas are gentle animals and naturally inquisitive, which led to a lot of fun and laughter during filming. While the programme is full of humour it also showcases the diversity and hard work of UK farmers.”

Alpaca Annie is set in idyllic countryside at Haguelands Farm and is the dream of Annie and Robert Clifton-Holt who started the venture as a hobby in 2009. The herd has steadily grown – the recent farm-bred cria (baby alpaca) was named Southgate – and has evolved into a thriving business selling clothing, homeware and gifts made from the herd’s own wool. The farm also offers alpaca trekking on Romney Marsh and Meet and Greet sessions which includes hand feeding – both are great family experiences.

Haguelands Farm has been a family affair since 1947 when it was purchased by Annie’s father. It is very much a working farm with arable crops, and both Annie and Robert’s sons Alan and Toby take an active part in running it. Over the years, the 3,500-acre farm has diversified with the addition of Alpaca Annie. Products made from alpaca wool, which has hypo-allergenic, thermal and cashmere-like properties, ideal for clothing and homeware, are available online.

For more information, visit www.alpacaannie.com; follow on Instagram and Facebook @alpacaannie.