Things to Do in London with Your Dog — Private Dog Walking at Foxes Farm Fields
Dog Walking Near London — Escape the City and Let Your Dog Run Free.
London dog owners often run out of options. The Royal Parks are heaving, Epping Forest requires a drive, and even quiet local parks turn unpredictable at peak times. If you're looking for something to do in London with your dog that's genuinely different — private, peaceful, and properly off-lead — Foxes Farm Fields is on the edge of London in Essex, just a 35-45 minute journey from East London.
By Underground: Take the District line to Upminster. The station is the last stop on the District line and is served directly from central London (Victoria, Westminster, Embankment, Monument). From Upminster station, a short taxi or Uber ride will take you to our fields at Hall Lane or Bird Lane. Total journey from central London: approximately 45-55 minutes.
By taxi or car: Foxes Farm Fields sits just outside the M25 in Essex, off the A127. From the City of London it's a 30-35 minute drive via the A13. Our indoor Dog Barn at Eight Ash Green near Colchester is approximately 60 minutes from central London by car. Both locations are fully enclosed, completely private, and bookable online.
Why London Dog Owners Are Discovering Essex
London has more dog-friendly parks, pubs, and cafes than any other UK city. But it doesn't have many places where your dog can truly run off-lead without encountering other dogs, strangers, or unpredictable situations. For reactive dogs, anxious dogs, or post-surgery dogs, London's parks aren't enough.
Foxes Farm Fields in Essex is changing that for London dog owners. Just 35-45 minutes from East London via the District line, or a short drive from anywhere in Greater London, our fully enclosed private fields give your dog the kind of session that London simply can't offer: complete privacy, wide open space, no leads required.
Our indoor Dog Barn at Eight Ash Green near Colchester is perfect for London visitors who want a longer day trip — a 60-minute drive from central London, perfect for combining with an Essex countryside visit. Both venues are fully enclosed, completely private, and open 7 days a week.
We took the District line to Upminster and got a cab to the field. Our two Labradors had the most incredible run — completely off-lead, no other dogs, just them. An hour of pure joy. We'll definitely be back.
Book the Dog Barn or Dog Fields — Accessible from London
Foxes Farm Fields offers two venues accessible from London. Our Upminster dog walking fields (District line to Upminster + 10-min taxi) have 4 private enclosed fields with sessions from £10 for 25 minutes or £15 weekday / £16 weekend for 55 minutes. Our indoor Dog Barn near Colchester (60-min drive) offers sessions from £20 for 25 minutes or £25 for 55 minutes.
All sessions are pre-booked online and fully private. No other dogs, no strangers, no shared space. The perfect day out from London with your dog. Check live availability and book your session at foxesfarmfields.simplybook.it/v2/