Figo is good off the lead, but I know plenty of Dorset dogs who need a properly fenced field rather than a wide-open beach, whether that’s recall still in progress, a reactive streak, or simply a dog who’d rather not share his space with strangers. We checked each of these against its own booking site plus independent reviews or social media before including it.
- North Dorset Secure Dog Field, Field Lane, Gillingham, SP8 5NN — from £8/session, 55-minute private slots 7am-10pm daily, up to 8 dogs with no extra charge. Over 2 acres, fully enclosed with 2.1m specialist dog fencing. 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews. Book at northdorsetsecuredogfield.co.uk.
- Oak Paddock, Slough Lane, Upton, Poole, BH16 5NB — £10 for a 55-minute session (up to 2 dogs), plus £2.50 per extra dog, max 2 people/4 dogs. Fully enclosed with 6ft fencing. Won “British Dog Field of the Year (Dorset) 2025.” Book at oakpaddock.co.uk.
- Dorchester Secure Pet Park, Lower Wrackleford Farm, Sodern Lane, Dorchester, DT2 9RP — 1.0 acre, 6ft fencing, fenced parking/assembly area and agility equipment, for exclusive use. Open 5am-8pm daily. Price isn’t stated online — call 01305 266215 to check. We’ve left out the headline review figure shown for this listing, as the same exact rating appeared on other nearby listings on the same aggregator page and looks templated rather than specific to this field.
- The Dog Park, Westlea Farm, Strawberry Fields, Horton Road, Three Legged Cross, BH21 6SD (near Wimborne) — 2m fencing around a 6-acre secure running field plus a 2-acre adventure playground. Private whole-park bookings available via app.paddli.com or by phone (07572 239239).
- Purbeck Dog Park, Higher Bushey Farm, Corfe Castle, BH20 5JP — 6.5 acres across two fenced fields. Book via purbeckdogpark.simplybook.it.
Worth a check before you book elsewhere
A couple of other fields are advertised near Whitcombe, Holt and Wareham, but one has since closed (the owners’ own site confirms it) and the others only turned up through a single secondary listing with no independent website or reviews to back them up. We’d rather send you to the five confirmed fields above than name one on a single thin source.
If your dog gets a bit much with the excitement of a big open field, Calmshops’ Calmdogs calming collar is worth having alongside recall training — not instead of it. Speak to a behaviourist or your vet if off-lead excitement is tipping into real reactivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the cheapest secure dog field in Dorset?
North Dorset Secure Dog Field in Gillingham starts from £8 a session, but always confirm the current rate at booking as prices change.
Is there a secure dog field near Wimborne?
The Dog Park at Three Legged Cross, near Wimborne, offers a 6-acre secure running field plus a 2-acre adventure playground, bookable via app or phone.
Why don’t you list a secure field in Weymouth, Bridport or Sherborne?
We couldn’t independently verify a genuinely secure, hire-by-the-hour field in these areas in our last research pass. We’d rather flag the gap than list one on thin sourcing.
Written by Georgiana & Figo.
