Marham & Shouldham Dog Park

There's a proper dog park tucked between Marham and Shouldham, just outside King's Lynn, and it's exactly what it says on the tin - a space where dogs can run about without the lead. Norfolk's not known for fancy off-lead facilities, so this one punches above its weight for locals and visitors staying at the nearby caravan parks.

The setup is straightforward: open grassland with fencing, designed so your dog can actually move at speed without you worrying they'll bolt into the A10. It's the kind of place where spaniels actually earn their tiredness and border collies stop herding sheep in their heads. There's room to throw a ball, room to let them socialise with other dogs, and room to remember why you got a dog in the first place.

Who'll use it most? Anyone with an energetic dog and a week booked at Norfolk Woods Resort & Spa, Kings Lynn Caravan & Camping Park, or Grange Farm Touring Park - all within easy striking distance. You're looking at under 10 minutes from any of them. It's not a day-out destination on its own, but it solves a real problem for park holidays: burning off dog energy so you can actually enjoy your evening.

The big caveat: opening hours and fees aren't advertised online, so ring ahead or check with your holiday park staff. Local dog walkers will know the score. Conditions vary depending on weather - Norfolk gets boggy - so decent boots wouldn't go amiss. Twenty minutes is usually enough unless your dog's properly unfit.