Bushy Tails Dog Park

There's a reason locals keep coming back to Bushy Tails - it's one of those rare Norfolk spots where your dog gets genuinely excited the moment you turn down the lane. The reserve sprawls across proper woodland and open ground, giving you everything from shaded walks under ancient oaks to wider paths where your spaniel can properly stretch.

What you're getting here is a working nature reserve rather than a manicured dog park. The paths meander through dense scrub and clearing, and you'll spot wildlife if you're quiet about it - muntjac deer if you're lucky, certainly birds. The whole thing feels less controlled than your typical park attraction, which is either refreshing or a bit muddy depending on the weather.

This works best for active dogs and families who want a proper walk rather than a quick toilet break. Two hours and you've covered the main trails without rushing. Bring wellies in winter - the ground gets boggy. The reserve sits just outside Bylaugh, making it straightforward to slot into a holiday based at Bylaugh Country Park Caravan and Campsite, which is barely ten minutes away.

If your dog is the type to vanish into undergrowth or you need everything sanitised and fenced, it might frustrate. But for anyone serious about giving their dog a decent day out while walking through proper Norfolk woodland, it's worth the detour. Free access, no entry fees that we could find.