Soham Dog Park

Soham Dog Park is a fully secure 9-acre exercise field near Ely, hired privately by the half-hour or hour for off-lead running, recall training and safe space for reactive dogs. The entire field is enclosed by 6ft perimeter fencing with double-gated entry, so you book your slot, turn up and let them loose without worrying who else might appear round the corner.

The site sits in Soham, about three miles east of Ely and sessions run for 25 or 55 minutes booked online. Agility-style features are dotted around the field for dogs who like a bit of structure with their sprinting and the space works well for nervous dogs building confidence or lively ones who need a proper burn without the drama of shared parks.

The pond is currently closed, but there's still a straightforward indoor welcome for a decent gallop. It's a straightforward option for Ely-side dog owners who want guaranteed alone-time and a proper stretch of grass that's actually designed for this sort of thing.