Woodland Dog Park

Your dog will lose his mind here - and honestly, you might enjoy it almost as much. Woodland Dog Park near Christchurch is essentially what it sounds like: a dedicated space where dogs can run properly, chase balls, and socialise without being yanked back on a lead every five seconds. The whole appeal is freedom. There's woodland cover which keeps things cooler on warm days, and enough space that even boisterous spaniels won't end up in someone's lap within minutes. You're looking at maybe an hour to two hours depending on how knackered your dog gets - most do the job properly and come home ready to sleep. It's the sort of place that'll pay for itself in your holiday if you've got a dog that's been cooped up in the car for hours getting to Hampshire.

The New Forest Glamping site sits less than a mile away, which makes this genuinely convenient if you're staying locally. Holmsley Campsite and the various Hoburne parks are all within spitting distance too, so it works as a proper relief valve in the middle of a park holiday. Not a destination in itself - you won't be staying for three hours. But for anyone with a dog and a caravan or motorhome parked nearby, it's the sort of small decision that stops the week becoming a dragging exercise. Check opening hours locally before you head over; details are thin on the ground, but it's worth ringing ahead.