The Big Barn - Secure Indoor Arena Hailsham
Slyes Farm, Rickney Lane, Downash, East Sussex, BN27 2RP, East Sussex, South East, BN27 2RP
“It's ALL About The Dogs!”

About The Big Barn - Secure Indoor Arena Hailsham
Why visit The Big Barn - Secure Indoor Arena Hailsham?
The Big Barn offers a fully enclosed indoor arena and outdoor space for private hire, making it ideal for reactive, nervous and rescue dogs needing a calm, distraction-free environment. Well-maintained facilities including parking, water, toilets and enrichment obstacles support comfortable, engaging sessions throughout the day.
Security & fencing
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From the field’s own information
- “All areas are enclosed environments.”
- “Safe, enclosed, with CCTV operating.”
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Facilities
- parking
- water
- toilet
- CCTV
- lighting
- poo bins
- obstacles
- hot drinks machines
Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Barn - Secure Indoor Arena Hailsham
The Big Barn offers fully enclosed indoor and outdoor areas available for private hire, meaning your dog has the space entirely to themselves with no other dogs or people present during your session. This solo booking model is particularly valuable for reactive, nervous, anxious or rescue dogs who need a calm, trigger-free environment to build confidence off-lead. The facility also has CCTV and runs sessions from 6am to 10pm seven days a week, giving you flexibility to choose quieter times that suit your dog's needs.
Yes, The Big Barn allows up to 10 dogs per booking, making it ideal for multi-dog households or professional dog walkers needing a secure space to exercise several dogs together. The private hire setup means your group has exclusive use of both the indoor arena and outdoor areas, with no other dogs present. This is particularly useful if you're managing dogs with different energy levels or working on group recall and socialisation within your own pack.
The Big Barn is well equipped for comfort and convenience. There's on-site parking for easy drop-off, fresh water for dogs, toilet facilities for owners, and poo bins throughout. Hot drinks machines are available, which is a welcome touch during colder months. The facility also has lighting for evening sessions and CCTV for added. Both the indoor arena and outdoor space include obstacles and enrichment equipment to keep dogs mentally stimulated during their visit.
The Big Barn offers both a fully enclosed indoor arena and outdoor space, all available during your private hire session. The indoor option is particularly useful in poor weather, giving dogs a chance to run and play off-lead whatever the season. The outdoor area complements this with additional room and enrichment equipment, so dogs get variety and stimulation across different environments. This dual setup makes it a practical choice for year-round exercise in East Sussex.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 7802964775
- Address
- Slyes Farm, Rickney Lane, Downash, East Sussex, BN27 2RP, East Sussex, South East, BN27 2RP
How The Big Barn - Secure Indoor Arena Hailsham Compares
in East Sussex
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Field Details
- Max dogs
- up to 10 dogs
- Hire type
- Solo / private hire
- Opening hours
- 6am - 10pm 7 days a week





