FIELDTASTIC and BARNTASTIC private dog exercise field and indoor barn

A working farm near Salisbury that's opened up dedicated space for dogs to burn off serious energy - there's an outdoor field called Fieldtastic and an indoor barn called Barntastic, both designed specifically so your dog can run free without the usual park constraints. You pay to use the facilities and book in advance, though exact pricing and hours aren't nailed down online, so ring ahead before you go.

The setup makes sense if you've got a hyperactive spaniel or a nervous dog that needs space away from the usual park crowds. The outdoor field gives proper room to move, and the barn's genuinely useful for bad weather - rare but necessary in Wiltshire. Most dogs will have a proper workout here rather than just padding around a standard field.

Families staying at Marshwood Farm Camping, just under three miles away, will find this a godsend on a day when the weather's dodgy or everyone needs tiring out before dinner. It's not a tourist attraction - you're essentially paying for a secure space to exercise your dog - but if you're holidaying with a restless pup, it beats wrestling a lead around Salisbury town centre.

The farm location means it's genuinely rural, so expect mud and proper countryside conditions. Not somewhere to linger for hours, but dead useful if you need a dedicated dog space during a week away.