Coombe Abbey Park

Coombe Abbey Park is a substantial country-park day out near Coventry, set across hundreds of acres of formal parkland, woodland and lakeside landscape. The park welcomes dogs on leads in most areas, with designated signposted zones where they can be let off to explore. Fenced children's play areas are off-limits, but there's a straightforward indoor welcome for your dog to enjoy the varied terrain – from open grassland to tree-lined paths.

Parking is on-site with charges and annual season tickets are available if you're planning regular visits. The park opens daily from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM, so early-morning and late-afternoon walks are both on the cards. There's a visitor café and facilities, making it easy to break up a longer outing.

It's the kind of place that works for a quick leg-stretch or a proper half-day ramble. The mix of formal gardens and wilder woodland gives you options depending on your dog's mood and the clear signage for off-lead areas takes the guesswork out of where they can properly stretch their legs.