Canine Adventures

Dog lovers heading to Northumberland will want to factor Canine Adventures into their itinerary - it's essentially a dedicated space for dogs to have a proper time, located just outside Berwick-upon-Tweed. What you're looking at is a chance for your four-legged friend to run around, socialise with other dogs, and burn off energy in a way that a standard walk just doesn't manage.

The attraction works particularly well if you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks - Pot-A-Doodle Do (2.9 miles away) or Haven Haggerston Castle (3.0 miles) are conveniently close, as are Berwick Seaview Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite and the others dotted around the area. Families with dogs will find it gives the humans a proper break while the pets exhaust themselves.

I'd be honest though - this is very much a dog-focused activity. If you're not bothered about pooch entertainment, there's limited appeal. But if you've brought your dog on holiday and want to give it a structured outing rather than just wandering around, it fills a genuine gap. The location near Berwick also means it slots into a wider Northumberland trip fairly easily, combining coastal walks with this kind of specialist facility.

Details on opening hours and admission costs aren't currently available online, so ring ahead before you visit. Worth doing if you've got a dog that enjoys socialising - less relevant if yours is the type that prefers a quiet countryside amble.