Wild and free Dog Meadows
Mill Dam, Bournemouth, South East
“Secure Off-Lead Dog Meadows in the New Forest”
About Wild and free Dog Meadows
Why visit Wild and free Dog Meadows?
Wild and Free Dog Meadows provides private, exclusive field hire near Bournemouth, your dog enjoys off-lead freedom without sharing the space with strangers' dogs, making it ideal for nervous, reactive or escape-prone dogs. The meadows are well-maintained with varied enrichment equipment, facilities like cooling stations and shelters, and starting from around £7 per session offer accessible, hassle-free dog exercise.
Security & fencing
From the field’s own information
- “The entire perimeter is secured with 6ft fencing, and we've added smaller mesh along the bottom two feet to prevent smaller dogs from slipping through.”
- “we've added smaller mesh along the bottom two feet to prevent smaller dogs from slipping through”
- “Access is controlled via a main entrance gate leading into the car park, followed by additional fencing and gates into each meadow”
- “All gates are padlocked for your peace of mind”
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Hire prices
Published prices from £7 per session| Option | Applies to | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Maze individual hire | 25 mins | £7 |
| Buttercup Agility individual hire | 25 mins | £7 |
| Daisy Maze individual hire | 55 mins | £10 |
| Buttercup Agility individual hire | 55 mins | £10 |
| Daisy & Buttercup combined hire | 25 mins | £10 |
| Daisy & Buttercup combined hire | 55 mins | £15 |
Prices are published by Wild and free Dog Meadows and may change — confirm current rates when booking.
Facilities
- bath/cooling station
- stepping logs
- scent wall
- play house
- rain shelters
- natural maze
- agility course
Frequently Asked Questions About Wild and free Dog Meadows
Wild and Free Dog Meadows offers flexible solo-hire sessions of either 25 or 55 minutes, depending on how much exercise and enrichment time your dog needs. Prices start from around £7 per session, making it an accessible option for regular visits. It's worth confirming current rates and availability when you book, as longer slots may be priced differently. The timed sessions help keep bookings running smoothly throughout the day.
Each meadow at Wild and Free Dog Meadows is equipped with a variety of enrichment features, including stepping logs, a scent wall, a play house, and a natural maze, plus a full agility course for dogs who enjoy physical challenges. There's also a bath and cooling station on site, which owners tell us is particularly handy after muddy adventures in the New Forest. Rain shelters and seating make the space comfortable for handlers in all weathers.
Yes, Wild and Free Dog Meadows welcomes up to six dogs per booking when you hire the combined meadow space. This makes it a practical choice for households with multiple dogs, or for professional walkers exercising several clients' dogs together. Each session is still private and solo-hire, so your group won't encounter other dogs or people during your time slot.
Absolutely. Wild and Free Dog Meadows is located just outside Bournemouth in the New Forest and is specifically designed for dogs who need privacy and space. The solo-hire format means your nervous or reactive dog won't be surprised by other dogs, and the six-foot-or-taller fencing with double-gated entry provides a secure perimeter. The enrichment features help build confidence in a calm, controlled environment, and it's a popular choice locally for dogs working through behavioural challenges.
Wild and Free Dog Meadows is currently the only secure dog field in the Bournemouth area offering both solo private hire and a full suite of agility and enrichment equipment. The combination of two separate meadows, extensive facilities including a bath station and toilet, and its peaceful New Forest setting gives dogs and their owners a well-rounded experience. For local dog owners seeking variety and convenience in one booking, it's a notably thorough option.
Contact Details
- Address
- Mill Dam, Bournemouth, South East
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Field Details
- Session length
- 25 or 55 minute slots
- Max dogs
- 6 + dogs (for combined meadow hire)
- Hire type
- Solo / private hire
- Opening hours
- Dawn until Dusk – Everyday