Come and play in our secure fields! 

Complementary to our own behaviour work, Widget's Farm has offered secure fields for several years now and knows what dog owners want, and need, to be able to relax.  We have two secure fields, a 7 acre and 3 acre field, with deer fencing all the way around and parking for one car within the field to allow you to close the gate behind. Our 1.6m deer fencing is strong tornado wire with reducing space size towards the bottom - so catering for both jumpers or the small stealthy squeezers!   

Field Hire FAQs

How much is it?

We have options depending on your budget : our Paddock Field is 3 acres and priced at just £6 per standard 50 minute slot, our Training Field is 7 acres and £10 per 50 minute slot.  And If you are a frequent user you can bring down the price even further by taking advantage of our multi-buy packages.

Does my dog need to be vaccinated?

We follow the WSAVA guidelines on vaccinations so require every adult dog to have had a core vaccine (DHP) within the last three years or being able to provide a positive titre test within the last year. Dogs under 2 years old should have had a DHP within the last year. We also require regular worming which is usually three-monthly depending on the treatment.

How long are the slots?

The hire period is 50 minutes which starts on the hour and finishes 10 minutes to the hour – for example a 10am booked slot will start at 10:00am and finish at 10.50am.  We ask hirers to avoid being on site for the last ten minutes of each hour - for example, if you arrive early please wait on the road outside our farm entrance until the hour and please leave the field on, or before, ten to the hour. Widget’s Farm is closed for the last ten minutes of every hour.

Where are you?

We are in Standerwick, just outside Frome in Somerset. “Widget’s Farm” is on google maps and there is a map on our contacts page.

New Members

If you would like to use Widget’s Farm secure field hire then first step is to become a member.

How does secure field hire work at Widget's Farm?

To book field hire at Widget's Farm, all users must be registered and have undertaken the new member induction (see below). Each of the household's dogs are also registered and we require evidence of the core DHP vaccines (yearly for dogs under 2 years and 3 yearly for adults). Once induction is complete, members book the fields themselves through an online system.

What is the induction?

The induction is simply a 5-10 minute meeting that takes place at the start of a booked slot in the 7 acre training field. We will welcome you at the start of the hour to explain the site and ensure you know where everything is. To follow the government's guidelines, the induction will take place at distance. We also ask for dogs to be kept in the car during the introduction. The induction costs £10 and the remainder of the session is for you to use the secure field as you wish. To avoid unnecessary touch, we will now be checking vaccination cards via email before the session.

How to request an induction?

Widget's Farm remains one of the oldest and most popular field hire sites in the UK and this is not least due to our wonderful membership community who take great responsibility in keeping the spaces as lovely as they find them. Please read through our T&Cs below and ensure you are happy with them. To then register, please email (info@widgetsfarm.co.uk) and we’ll get your sorted. Please don’t book an appointment on the system if you aren’t already a registered member.

Existing Members

Already a member?  Please use the link provided when you were registered.