# Appleby Magna Dog Park **Type:** Service | **Location:** Appleby Magna, Leicestershire (approx. 15 minutes from Tamworth), England, United Kingdom ## About 🌿🐾 Appleby Magna Dog Park – Our Midweek Go-To 🐾🌿 Located in Leicestershire but only around 15 minutes from the top of Tamworth, Appleby Magna Dog Park has become our go-to for a midweek dog park trip. πŸš—πŸΎ If it's midweek and the dogs need a proper run around – mainly Evie! πŸ˜‚ – this is where we head. You can book for 25 or 50 minutes, and for our three it's just Β£5 for 25 minutes or Β£10 for 50 minutes. πŸ’· There's something really easy about this dog park. It's easy to book, easy to get to and, once you're through the gate, it's easy to just let the dogs do their own thing. ❀️ The field is around 4 acres and, rather than being wide and open, it's long with grass deliberately kept longer and mown paths running through it. 🌾🐾 The dogs can weave in and out, explore the different paths or simply disappear into the long grass. And this is exactly what Evie loves! πŸ˜‚ She spends most of her time running in and out of the long grass like she's on some sort of very important mission. πŸ‘ƒπŸŒΏ Meanwhile, Rufus and Poppy are usually happy doing their own thing – sniffing, wandering and generally enjoying being outside. There is some agility equipment if your dogs fancy doing something a little more energetic. There's a tunnel which, apparently, is great fun according to Evie! πŸ˜‚πŸΎ There are also some logs and tree trunks dotted around the field which make for some interesting climbing and exploring. 🌳🐢 There's also a little hut where the humans can sit, which is handy if you want to take five. The booking system is really straightforward and your entry code is sent through an hour before your booking. πŸ” There's a secure gate and a small car park which fits around two cars, so it's worth bearing that in mind if you're meeting someone there. There is one thing I'd definitely mention though: if it's been raining and the field is muddy, think carefully before booking. And I say that from personal experience... Last February, after a particularly rainy spell, I took Rufus and Poppy here and unfortunately Poppy slipped in the mud and damaged her cruciate ligament. πŸ’”πŸΎ This absolutely wasn't the park's fault, and we've been countless times since Poppy recovered. The website now has a pop-up warning when the field has been experiencing wet weather, advising people to take the mud into consideration before booking, and you have to close the warning before you can book. πŸ‘ I actually think that's a really useful addition, and I'd definitely recommend taking the warning seriously if the weather has been particularly wet. I share Poppy's story not to put anyone off the field, but because it's something I would have appreciated knowing before that particular visit. When the ground is dry, we really enjoy it and have returned many, many times since. ❀️ Another bonus is the little hidden gem nearby – The Cutting Garden CafΓ©. β˜•πŸŒΈ It's a lovely place to stop after a dog park visit, so definitely check out our review of that too! 🐢 The Tamworth Trio's Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Evie says LONG GRASS! Running! Sniffs! Missions! Rufus says there are plenty of excellent sniffing spots and Poppy says she likes having the freedom to wander. Mum says it's easy, straightforward and one of our favourite places for a midweek escape. 🌾🐾❀️" ## Murphy's Verdict *Reviewed by Murphy, Cavapoo and chief sniff tester at Murphy & Me β€” The Dog Edit* > "Long grass, a tunnel and logs to climb β€” Evie apparently treated the whole field like a mission briefing, which sounds about right. 🐾" ## Highlights - Private, securely gated 4-acre field bookable in 25 or 50 minute slots (Β£5/Β£10 for three dogs) - Long grass with mown paths rather than open field β€” good for sniffing and exploring - Agility extras including a tunnel, logs and tree trunks, plus a hut for humans - Small car park fits around two cars β€” worth noting if meeting someone there - Can get muddy and slippery after rain β€” website now shows a wet-weather warning before booking, worth taking seriously ## Dog-Friendly Features Free-Parking, Off-Lead, Space To Keep Distance ## About This Review Appleby Magna Dog Park was personally visited by Murphy & Me β€” The Dog Edit, a trusted dog-friendly recommendation network covering Leicestershire and beyond. Every review is based on a genuine visit. No paid placements. Murphy approved where earned. **Source:** [Appleby Magna Dog Park on Murphy & Me](https://murphyandme.co.uk/services/appleby-magna-dog-park) **Publisher:** Murphy & Me β€” The Dog Edit | murphyandme.co.uk **Published:** 2026-09-10