K9'S UNLEASHED

K9's Unleashed is a dog-focused attraction near Crewkerne that gives your four-legged friend something genuinely different to do. It's the sort of place where your dog gets to be a dog - running about, socialising with other dogs, doing what they're bred for rather than trudging round yet another country park on a lead.

The main draw is off-lead play in a secure space, which means your spaniel or border collie can actually burn off some energy instead of pacing your caravan site at night. If you're staying at Wytch Wood Camping or Dorset Forest Garden Glamping - both just a few miles away - this is worth factoring into your holiday plans. Most dogs will happily spend an hour or two here and come back absolutely shattered in the best possible way.

You'll want to check their current opening hours and admission fees before you go, as details aren't widely published. Bring water for the dog and expect muddy paws on the return journey - a hose-down station would be brilliant but check what's on site when you book.

Not one for the non-dog crowd, obviously. But if you're touring Dorset with a dog that needs proper exercise beyond a stroll round Coppet Hill or Hidden Valley's pitches, this beats a lot of the usual tourist attractions hands down. A solid afternoon activity if your dog's sociable and your patience for lead-walking is wearing thin.