The Dog Walking Field - Folkestone

The Dog Walking Field is exactly what it sounds like - a proper bit of open ground in Folkestone where locals take their dogs for a run about. There's nothing fancy here, and that's rather the point. It's the sort of place you'd stumble upon if you were staying nearby rather than plan a day trip for, but if you've got a dog in tow during a Kent break, it's a useful spot to know about.

The field itself is straightforward: grassy, usually quiet, and the kind of place where your spaniel or terrier can actually burn off some energy without dodging traffic. Families with young kids might find it a bit dull if the dogs aren't involved, though there's something quite nice about watching the locals and their pets going about their business. It's not a manicured park - it feels genuinely used rather than designed for tourists.

If you're camping at one of the nearby sites like Daleacres or New Beach Holiday Park, this is handy for a quick morning walk before breakfast. Port Lympne Safari Park is just down the road if you want something more structured with the family. That said, don't expect facilities - there's no cafe, no play equipment, just the field. In decent weather it's pleasant enough, but in the rain it becomes what it is: muddy ground. Allow twenty minutes, maybe half an hour if you're in no rush. Free, obviously, and always open.