Brockford Sidings Dog Park

Brockford Sidings Dog Park, near Eye in Suffolk, is exactly what it says on the tin - a proper place to let your dog off the lead without worrying about traffic or livestock. It's a former railway sidings that's been converted into a fenced dog run, which means your pooch can burn off energy while you stand about drinking coffee from a flask.

The space itself is fairly open, dotted with a few trees and rough grass. Nothing fancy, but dogs don't care about fancy. They care about other dogs, squirrels, and the chance to tear around without a lead. If you've got a nervous dog, it's worth knowing it can get busy at weekends - lots of barking, lots of chaos. Mornings are considerably more peaceful.

It's free to use, and you can spend as long as you like here, though most people manage a solid half-hour before heading off. There's limited parking nearby, so arrive early if you're planning a weekend visit.

For a dog-owning holiday in the area, this slots neatly into a routine around the nearby caravan parks. Hill Farm Suffolk is less than three miles away, and both Goldings CL and Stonham Barns are within easy driving distance. Pop the dog here for a run-around between park activities, then crack on with whatever else you've got planned. It won't be the highlight of your holiday, but it'll absolutely save your sanity on days when your dog needs proper exercise.