Dog Walking Field, Training, Day care and Grooming - Fleurs Friendly Fields

Your dog's going to love this. Fleurs Friendly Fields, just outside Newark, is a proper one-stop setup for dogs - whether you need somewhere to exercise yours for an afternoon, leave them for the day while you're off exploring, or sort out their grooming. It's a working field rather than a tourist attraction, so don't rock up expecting cafes or gift shops. What you get instead is space, staff who actually know dogs, and a chance to give your pooch a proper run without worrying about traffic or other hazards.

The main draw is obvious if you're staying at nearby New Hall Farm or other holiday parks in the area - you can drop your dog off for a few hours, knowing they're being exercised and looked after properly. The training side of things appeals to owners dealing with behavioural issues, though you'll want to ring ahead to book and find out specifics. They do grooming too, so if your spaniel looks like it's been through a hedge backwards by day four of your holiday, at least there's a fix.

Bringing the whole family and the dog? You could easily spend an hour here watching your pup play and interact with others. Kids find that sort of thing entertaining. The drawback is it's functional rather than scenic - you're not coming here for views or atmosphere, you're coming here because your dog needs sorting. Check ahead for current opening hours and whether you need to book.