The Dog Pack Day Camp

Dog Pack Day Camp is exactly what it sounds like - a place where your pooch can spend the day with other dogs while you get on with exploring Hitchin or the surrounding Hertfordshire countryside. It's run by people who actually know what they're doing with dogs, offering supervised play and socialisation rather than just kennels where your pet sits in a pen all day.

You'll want to bring your dog here if you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Almshoe Glamping or Jacks Hill Caravans are only a mile or so away - and you fancy a few hours to yourself without feeling guilty about leaving your mate behind. The pack-based approach means dogs get proper exercise and interaction, which tends to knacker them out in the best possible way. Arriving home to a content, tired dog beats the alternative by miles.

Practically speaking, you'll need to ring ahead or check their website for exact opening hours and pricing, as details are thin on the ground online. Book in advance, particularly during peak holiday season when other families camped nearby will have the same idea. It's the kind of place that works best if your dog's already socialised with other animals - shy or nervous types might find it overwhelming.

While your dog's having the time of its life, you could head into Hitchin town centre, which is close enough for a proper morning or afternoon out. Pairs nicely with a family holiday at any of the local caravan or glamping sites.