Lets Play Dog Walking Field

03/02/2026

Well… the daffodils are budding, so that must mean spring is coming… right? 🌱🌼

Unfortunately, the weather missed that memo — it’s currently resembling something akin to a slip-and-slide, so we’re having to close again today to be sure we don't turn into a bog snorkelling arena. 😩

Huge thanks to everyone for bearing with us through the rain, the mud, and the mood swings of the Welsh weather gods. 🙃 We're so lucky that our field dries out so quickly so fingers crossed we'll be back tomorrow!

Please keep an eye on text and emails if you're booked in - this is how we will let you know if there are any changes - as well as providing some important additional rules we need to put in place while we wade through the rest of Welsh winter!

In the meantime, enjoy this brave little daffy reminding us that brighter (and drier) days are on the way. 💛

24/11/2025

🌧️ WINTER RULES at the Field!
(aka: Let’s Not Create a Swamp)
It’s officially that time of year where the grass goes soft, the mud gets ideas above its station, and the parking area starts eyeing up a second career as a duck pond… 🦆😅
So! A few friendly Winter Rules to keep everything usable:

✨ No ball throwing near the parking area — the mud can’t cope with your dog’s Olympic-level enthusiasm.

✨ Minimal milling-about by the cars — grab your leads/coats/snacks and head straight out.

✨ Please don’t release the hounds until you’re fully ready to march into the field like the confident dog-walker you are 💪🐕
These little tweaks make a HUGE difference to keeping the field safe, solid underfoot, and open for everyone all winter long.

Thank you, as always 💛🐾

02/11/2025

🌱 Little signs of hope…

Amongst all the autumn mud and mayhem, you might have noticed we spotted a few tiny oak saplings that have self-seeded in the field — quietly doing their thing and reminding us that nature never stops ticking over 🍂

They might be small now, but who knows — one day they could be the shady giants of the future (if the dogs don’t trample them first… 😂).

We’ll be keeping our fingers crossed that they survive the winter — and in the meantime, they’re a lovely little reminder of the seasons turning and good things growing 💚🌳

31/10/2025

📱✨ NEW! Text Reminders for Field Bookings! ✨📱

We’ve just made it even easier to keep track of your Let’s Play Freedom Field bookings! 🐾

You’ll now see the option to opt in for text reminders when you book — perfect for a little nudge on the day of your session, especially if life’s feeling a bit busy (or muddy... we won’t judge 🤭).

It’s totally optional — just tick the box when you book if you’d like to receive a handy text reminder ahead of your visit.

Easy, helpful, and one less thing to remember! 💚

26/10/2025

🌳✂️ A little trim for safety this week…

We hate cutting back trees — but sometimes it just has to be done! A few of the larger ones around the field have had a bit of a haircut this week, purely to make sure everything stays safe and sound over winter.

We always want the field to feel natural and wild, but not at the risk of squishing anyone — especially our four-legged explorers (the humans are a bit more squish-resistant, apparently 😉).

We’ve left the pile of chippings in the field for now — partly to break down naturally, but also because they’ve turned into a bit of a sniffari hotspot! Lots of interesting new scents to check out if your dog fancies a rummage 🐶👃

Thanks as always for helping us look after the space — we know the dogs appreciate it even more than we do 💚

12/10/2025

🐾🌟Our brand-new Let’s Play Freedom Field website is now live 🎉

(well it has been for a little while but we have been a bit busy and might have forgotten to post about it!! 🙈)

You can find everything you need — booking links, access videos, and all the latest info — in one easy place:
👉 www.letsplayfreedomfield.co.uk

As always, thank you to everyone who helps us keep the space calm, safe and beautiful — it’s lovely seeing so many happy dogs enjoying their freedom 🐾

03/01/2024

XL Bully / dogs of 'type' at the field.

Exempted 'dogs of type', are VERY WELCOME at our dog walking field. As the field is hired for sole use of the hirer it is classed as a 'private' space; therefore you are able to exercise your dog unmuzzled and off lead if you deem it safe to do so.

We do however have to take some additional precautions to ensure everyone is covered by insurance and we stay within the law. If you would like to book the field for your dog just fill in the form on the link below and email us a copy of your insurance. We will then send you a link so you can book :)

Form to request a booking link for an exempted dog:
https://forms.gle/cG7iSciHjs3MX4LZA

02/11/2023

Summer is certainly behind us! 😭

Sadly opening hours have shortened for the dark nights 😕 We are now open from 7am until 5.30pm but this will change as the nights drawn in.

Please remember that if you are booking a late slot it may still be dark if we have a dreary day - you MUST bring a good torch that allows you to see your dogs clearly!

Weather is unpredictable so over winter you can reschedule your appointment up to 2 hours before your booked time. You can do this from your confirmation email.

(Beautiful rainbow caught by one of our walkers who braved the weather yesterday!!

15/03/2023

RESCUE DOGS...... Have you rehomed a dog from a rescue in the past two years? - if so please take part in this research - this is going to give us so much more understanding of the best way to help them settle into their new homes 🐾
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My name is Bethany Moyer. I am recruiting participants for my thesis project on rescue dog behaviour and welfare for my PhD.
Your participation will involve an online interview on the time period after adopting your dog from a rescue shelter. You will be asked to talk about your relationship with your dog, your dog’s behaviour, and reflect on the early days and weeks after adopting your dog. The interview should take around 30-60 mins and is completely voluntary. Participants must be over the age of 18, residing in the United Kingdom, and the primary caretaker of a dog that was adopted or fostered from an animal rescue or rehoming organisation. For the purpose of this study, I am looking for people who have owned their pet for a minimum of three months, but not more than two years. Ethics reference UoL2023_12690. If you would like to take part, please click on the following link
https://lincoln.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/dog-adoption-study
Thank you!
University of Lincoln Ethics reference: UoL2023_12690

Online survey BOS

08/03/2023

Snow is falling … all around …. 😂
If you have booked the paddock for today and don’t want to venture out you can reschedule from your booking email - if you’re out of time to do that let me know and I’ll move it for you 🙂

11/08/2022

☀️☀️☀️PADDOCK CLOSED☀️☀️☀️

Temperatures are due to soar again over the next few days and forecast to be over 30 degrees during the most of the day :( As a result the paddock is closed between 10.30am and 5.30pm until Sunday this week (14th Aug).
If you want an early or late one though we've extended it to 6am and 9pm!

Please keep you and your pups safe and cool 🐾

30/07/2022

FREE hours up for grabs !!!
Make sure you post photos on the original post for them to count ! 🐾😊

WOOOOOW!

To celebrate our 1000 likes we are having an August giveaway!

We have SIX prizes up for grabs!!

⭐ four free hours in our private dog walking field
⭐ a free agility or hoopers 121 for you and a friend
⭐ a free scentwork 121 for you and a friend

One of the free hours in the dog walking field will be given away EVERY SUNDAY through August.

How to win!!!

⭐ Like and share our page to be entered into a weekly draw for a free hour in the dog walking field.

⭐ Post a photo in the comments of your dogs favourite FREE enrichment activity (leave your expensive toys on the shelf!!) for the 121s.

Field winners will be tagged every Sunday through August.

Enrichment photo winners will be tagged on the 31st August, extra credit for originality!

We can't wait to see your dogs having fun!

*Disclaimer* all prizes must be claimed by the end of 2022.