Filey Dog Field

The Dog Field sits right on Filey's seafront - a proper dedicated space where dogs can run free while their owners stand about with coffee, watching the North Sea. It's exactly what it says on the tin: a fenced-off area where your pooch can properly stretch without the lead, chase a ball, and socialise with other dogs while you catch your breath.

If you're staying at any of the holiday parks within walking distance - Centenary Way, Blue Dolphin, or Primrose Valley are all close by - this saves you a fair bit of hassle. Most seaside towns are strict about dogs on the beach during summer months, so having a dedicated dog run means you're not spending your holiday arguing with the council about where Fido can paddle. Twenty minutes here and your dog's knackered enough for a peaceful afternoon back at the caravan.

It's free, accessible, and genuinely useful rather than Instagram-worthy. Bring a ball, maybe a water bowl if it's warm. Summer weekends get busy with other dogs and owners, which some find brilliant and others find chaotic - depends on your dog's temperament, really. Winter mornings are quieter if you prefer a calmer experience. The location itself, right by the seafront, means the views across the bay are decent enough while you're standing there. Not a destination in itself, but absolutely worth knowing about if you're holidaying locally with a four-legged friend.