Dog park near Oakham

As dog owners in the Oakham area, we all understand that our pride and joy requires frequent exercise to stay healthy, energetic, and mentally stimulated. Exercise is crucial for a dog's physical wellbeing, but it also gives them the opportunity for exploring new places and socialising with other dogs and people alike, for training purposes too.

Watch a video walk through of Burrough Court’s dog park, a dog park just 17 minutes from Oakham.

Oakham’s newest dog field

Burrough Court’s dog field, or Paws in The Park as we commonly refer to it, is available to enjoy just 17 minutes west of Oakham. There are countless reasons that any dog will benefit from the facilities that a secure dog field offers; dogs with poor recall, newly adopted dogs, reactive dogs, boisterous dogs and those that simply enjoy their own company.

Why a dog field?

Dog fields are private and secure spaces for dogs

The secure environment of a dog field allows for a stress-free experience for both dogs and their owners. In these spaces, dogs can engage in natural behaviors such as running at full speed, exploring, and playing in a way that's often not possible in more restricted or populated areas.

Dog fields are open and stimulating places for dogs

The open nature of dog fields allows dogs the rare opportunity to experience a sense of liberty and exploration that's often restricted in urban settings or smaller, confined areas. The carefully designed space encourages dogs to use their natural senses to navigate and discover, providing a fulfilling and engaging experience.

Dog fields such as ours can have an on-site coffee shop and free parking

The Larder, our on-site coffee shop offers a welcoming spot for dog owners to have a drink fostering a community atmosphere where like-minded individuals can connect and share their love for dogs. Alternatively, owners can have their coffees, breakfast & lunches delivered to them whilst enjoying the dog field via the hatch at the back of the shelter. Free parking & electric car charging is available all year round.

Key features …

  • Secure 2-acre grassland park in a tranquil rural setting

  • Toy box & Woodland walk

  • Drinking water & paw wash station

  • Coffee & food delivered to you in the park

  • Buffers between sessions

  • Catch pen & secure parking within the dog field

Visit Paws in the Park (Oakham)

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By booking a session you accept the Terms and Conditions .

To understand just how it all works head on over to our FAQs page, where you can also see the dog field rules.

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XL Bully owners or owners of dogs which have been exempted, please get in touch before making any initial bookings.

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FAQs

Where is Paws in the Park located?

Paws in the Park is located on the grounds of Burrough Court and is easily accessible from the surrounding towns and villages.
15 minutes drive from Melton Mowbray
20 minutes drive from Oakham
30 minutes drive from Market Harborough
30 minutes drive from Leicester
35 minutes drive from Loughborough
40 minutes drive from Grantham

What is a dog park?

It is a purpose built grass field fenced for exercising or training dogs. The field is secured with high quality 6ft skirted fencing and gates, plus chicken wire along the bottom fixed into the ground which means you can exercise your dog/doggies with peace of mind, knowing they can't get out and nobody else can get in!

Poop bins and bags are provided and we ask that you clean up after your doggies to ensure continued enjoyment for everyone.

How do I gain access to the field & where do I park?

Booking is strictly through this website - you will be sent the code to access the field via email and text message 6 hours before. When you arrive you will see the parking is within the secure compound, please do not enter until the previous customer(s) has left.

If you arrive early, there is an overflow/waiting area right outside in the Paddock car park.

Once in the secure compound you will be able to access the field via the pedestrian gate, with a catch pen between the car park and park. The parking area is for your exclusive use during your session.

Please ensure you shut the gate to the car park once you’re in.

How do I find the dog park at Burrough Court?

  1. Enter from Twyford Road through the main entrance to Burrough Court.

  2. You will pass two houses on your left.

  3. At the black gates follow the road round to the left on the corner of the Farmhouse (do not go through the gates) .

  4. Follow the sign for ‘Dog Park’ & ‘Coffee Shop’

  5. At the end of the road you will move onto a gravel car park & will see the fencing for the dog park straight in front of you.

  6. Turn left and drive forward to approach the metal gates with a large sign in the middle & two welcome signs on posts either side of the gate. This is the car park entrance to the park.

Do you allow XL Bully dogs?

We do welcome XL Bully’s as we believe every dog should have the freedom to run wild and free in a secure area. At the end of the day that’s what this dog park is all about, exclusive use for a booked period of time with you knowing you won’t meet any other dogs. Prior to you booking your first session please contact us as we just have to do a bit of house keeping, plus we need to receive you certificate of exemption and public liability insurance before proceeding.

Will I come across any other dogs during my session?

You have exclusive use of the park during your slot. All doggies should remain in vehicles until the vehicle is safely parked inside the secure parking area & the gate has been closed. Other users must wait outside the parking area until your session ends and theirs begins. As a result there should be no unplanned meeting of doggies.

Is the field suitable for my reactive dog?

The dog park does sit back from the car park for the cafe and offices, so there can be people getting out their cars on one side of the park. If you’re concerned about this we suggest visiting us on a Sunday as there is no one on site on this day. We will be putting a hedge in situ in October 2024, to help hide the view and hopefully put both yourself and your dog at ease.

Do you have buffers between sessions?

We do indeed, this is for you and your dogs safety to prevent the cross over of dogs.

Is water available?

Absolutely! We have a dog bowl and washing point by the entrance to the field in the catch pen to wash down paws and rehydrate.

Is the field secure?

We have made our best effort to make Paws in the Park as secure as possible. We have a 6ft tall secure fence and chicken wire around the bottom which goes into the ground to prevent escapes. We also have a double gate system, both on the car park and paddock entry.

What if I forget dog poop bags?

We have this covered! There are bag dispensers of biodegradable bags right by the poop bins for you to pick up the mess left by your doggies during your session. If you do come across any dog poop that wasn’t created by your dog/doggies, please do let us know and we will deal with it accordingly.

Can I cancel my booking?

You can reschedule your booking but are unable to cancel it. All sessions booked at the outset are non-refundable.

I want to hold a class at Paws in the Park - how big is the car park?

Our secure car park has space for 6 cars . We also have an overflow/waiting area straight outside the entrance to the car park which customers can use if they are in larger groups. You would just need to bring a lead to ensure your dog/doggies get from the car to the field safely.

Does my dog have to be vaccinated?

For the enjoyment of all and to ensure everyone stays happy and healthy we ask that all doggies that come to Paws in the Park are fully vaccinated or have Primary DHP vaccinated and undergo annual titre testing. 

If your dog/doggies are unwell we ask that you amend your booking and bring them when they are better, just to avoid spreading bugs to other doggies.

Is there a limit on how many dogs I can book for?

The limit is 10 dogs. The use of Paws in the Park is at the customers own risk. Any dog attending Paws in the Park is under your custody and control. We ask that our customers use common sense and have a sensible number of humans per dog so that doggies are kept under control and poop patrol is easier!

Please ensure that all doggies coming in groups have socialised harmoniously together before booking Paws in the Park at Burrough Court.

What makes Paws in the Park, Burrough Court different?

We believe there isn’t just one, but a few things. The first and probably the biggest difference to any other dog park in the Melton Mowbray / Oakham area is the fact that you can have refreshments (including breakfast and lunch) delivered straight to you during your session from the onsite cafe, the Larder, Burrough Court through the hatch. There are also treats available for the dogs too! Details on how to order are in the shelter along with the menu.

Another is the double gate entry system with parking being within the field, as well as the environment in which the park sits. It is located within the stunning and serene landscape of Burrough Court surrounded by parkland, with part of the woodland fenced within the park itself.

Lastly, the paw wash system within the catch pen, one that is loved by many owners to wash those muddy paws and tummies down at the end of the session.