Off The Leash at Headcorn Place

Headcorn Place is home to Off The Leash, a dog-focused attraction that's genuinely worth a stop if you're touring the Kent countryside with a four-legged friend in tow. It's essentially a dedicated space where dogs can run properly - off lead, with room to burn off energy without the usual park constraints. The setting itself is pleasant enough, with decent grounds and the sort of facilities you'd expect: water stations, shaded areas, and staff who actually know dogs.

The appeal is straightforward. If you're staying at one of the nearby glamping spots - Go Glamp is just 2.6 miles away, or Wood View Farm if you want something more spacious - and you've got a dog that's been cooped up in a car, this breaks up the journey nicely. Even a two-hour visit gives your dog proper exercise time, which means a calmer evening back at the site. Worth knowing: opening times and admission prices aren't widely publicised, so ring ahead before you make the drive from Ashford.

It's not for everyone, mind. If you're childless and dogless, skip it. But for families with pets, especially those doing a longer stay across the glamping farms dotted around this part of Kent, it's a proper relief valve. The walks around Headcorn itself are pleasant if you want to combine it with something else, but the attraction really lives or dies by how much your dog needs to run.