The Paw Patch - Great Bromley Dog Walking Field

4.0(10)

Hilliards Road, Colchester, East of England, CO7 7US

Exclusive and Enclosed Private Dog Walking Experience Going Viral Across Essex

The Paw Patch - Great Bromley Dog Walking Field in Colchester
Reactive-Dog FriendlySolo / Private HireAgility EquipmentSpacious

About The Paw Patch - Great Bromley Dog Walking Field

The Paw Patch in Great Bromley, near Colchester, is a fully enclosed private dog field offering solo hire sessions where your dog can enjoy off-lead exercise without encountering other dogs or people. Part of the Foxes Farm Fields network across Essex, this East of England paddock is particularly well suited to reactive or anxious dogs, rescues with poor recall, and owners who need a calm space away from public footpaths and parks. The field provides a good-sized off-lead area with agility obstacles that owners mention are great fun, giving dogs both physical exercise and mental stimulation during their session. One owner noted the equipment kept their dog entertained throughout the visit, while another highlighted the field's value for recall training. With sessions running from 7am to 7pm daily, you can book a slot through the online system and arrive to an exclusive space with shelter and poo bins on site. Rated solidly over four stars on Google, The Paw Patch has built a local following among Colchester dog owners who value private field hire. Several owners note that the paddock attracts people with reactive dogs or those who specifically need a secured area, reflecting the thoughtful, nervous-dog-friendly environment this field provides. Parking and booking are straightforward, making it a practical choice for solo walks in the Colchester and East of England area.

Why visit The Paw Patch - Great Bromley Dog Walking Field?

Customers value The Paw Patch for its spacious, fully enclosed field and private-hire model, which ensures your dog has exclusive, distraction-free exercise time, essential for reactive or anxious dogs. The agility equipment and calm environment keep dogs mentally and physically stimulated, whilst thoughtful amenities like shelter and poo bins make visits straightforward.

Security & fencing

Fully enclosed

Fence height not verified for this field. We only publish security details we can confirm from the field’s own information — always check the perimeter carefully on arrival, especially with an escape-prone or reactive dog.

From the field’s own information

  • Fully enclosed so leads aren't needed. Field walk with shelter or indoor barn time.

Some reviewers have mentioned a possible gap or escape concern at this field. This is a reviewer comment, not a verified fact — check the perimeter carefully on arrival.

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Hire prices

Published prices from £7 per session
OptionApplies toPrice
Dog Field Session30-55 minutes£7
Dog Field Session55 minutes£10
Dog Barn Experience55 minutes£30

Prices are published by The Paw Patch - Great Bromley Dog Walking Field and may change — confirm current rates when booking.

Facilities

  • shelter
  • poo bins

What Customers Say on Google

Space

A spacious field perfect for training, with engaging agility obstacles that dogs enjoy. Easy to locate compared to other similar facilities in the area.

Reactive-Dog

Ideal for dogs that need off-lead exercise without encountering other dogs or people. Clean facilities and well-maintained grounds throughout the visit.

Facilities

Dogs have a great time on the agility equipment and running around the field. A fantastic, well-kept facility that owners are keen to return to.

Source: Google Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About The Paw Patch - Great Bromley Dog Walking Field

The Paw Patch operates on a solo, private hire basis, you book the whole field exclusively for your dog with no other dogs or people present during your session. This fully enclosed setup near Colchester means reactive or anxious dogs can enjoy off-lead time in a calm, controlled environment. Owners tell us it's particularly valued by those with rescue dogs or dogs who struggle around other animals, giving them a safe space to exercise and build confidence without the unpredictability of public parks.

Sessions at The Paw Patch run from 30 minutes up to 55 minutes, depending on the booking type you choose. Hire starts from around £7 per session, confirm current rates and availability when you book. This flexible timing works well whether you're doing a quick recall training session or want a longer run-around for an energetic dog, and owners appreciate the straightforward pricing for a private field near Colchester.

The field includes a range of agility obstacles that dogs clearly enjoy, owners we hear from in Great Bromley mention their dogs had a great time playing on the equipment throughout their visit. The obstacles provide both physical exercise and mental stimulation, and are particularly useful for training sessions or keeping high-energy dogs entertained. It's one of the few dog fields in the Colchester area offering agility equipment as part of the hire.

Yes, owners tell us The Paw Patch is notably easier to locate than some other dog fields they've visited in the Colchester area. The Great Bromley site is straightforward to reach, which makes drop-off and collection hassle-free, especially if you're juggling multiple dogs or equipment. There's also shelter and poo bins on site, so you're well catered for during your session whatever the weather.

The field is kept very clean overall, with owners describing it as a well-maintained facility in the Colchester area. Poo bins are provided on site, and most users are conscientious about clearing up after their dogs. While occasional lapses happen, as with any dog space, the standard is high, and the good-sized field gives dogs plenty of room to run and play safely during their private hire slot.

Contact Details

Address
Hilliards Road, Colchester, East of England, CO7 7US

How The Paw Patch - Great Bromley Dog Walking Field Compares

in Colchester

Rated 4.0 below the Colchester average of 4.7
This biz
4.0
Average
4.7

10 reviews on Google

Solo / Private Hire — 1 of 1 in Colchester

Agility Equipment — 1 of 1 in Colchester

Field Details

Session length
30-55 minutes or 55 minutes (depending on booking type)
Hire type
Solo / private hire
Opening hours
7am-7pm daily (Monday to Sunday 07:00 - 19:00)

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