The bizarre UK ‘Disneyland for dogs’ with splash park, attractions and treasure trails

Published on July 09, 2025 at 03:51 PM

THE UK is home to an unusual theme park with a splash park and treasure trails... but it is all for dogs.

Ross & Friends Experience in Berkhamsted,, is the UK’s largest enclosed dog park.

German Shepherd dog in a water pool.
Ross & Friends Experience in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, is the UK’s largest enclosed dog park
Dog in a ball pit.
In the shared play space – which spans across 35acres – there are numerous activities for dogs including hidden toys, trails and even a pool for them to splash in

But unlike your ordinary gated green patch of grass, Ross & Friends is home to a wealth of for your beloved furry friend.

In the shared play space – which spans across 35acres – there are numerous activities for dogs including hidden toys, trails and even a pool for them to splash in.

A map of the attraction shows many different ‘lands’ including an and ‘sniffari’.

Also, opening soon is the ‘Itty-Bitty Playland’.

Away from the main ‘safari’, there are ‘invisible’ spaces for more reactive dogs or those who perhaps are a little more nervous.

One ‘invisible’ space is the ‘Fairytail Forest’ with a climbing castle and sandpit for pooches to explore.

Or you and your four-legged friend could head to the ‘Water Woodland’ with a splash creek and large pond, where dogs can swim.

In these areas you can even get café ‘ – where snacks and toys can be delivered directly to you.

If your dog happens to get a bit mucky during their playtime, there are also showers you can use.

And then if you want a refreshment yourself, there is a small cafe too.

One recent visitor commented: “The little village area when you first arrive is full of amazing treats and toys for dogs and great food and coffee for humans too.

“Truly for doggos!”;

Another added: “It’s as if someone designed a for dogs.”;

One hour sessions in the Safari Park cost £11.50.

The doggy attraction is found just outside of the of Berkhamsted.

Located 26miles from , the town is home to multiple shops, and cafes to explore and also the British Film Institute’s BFI National Archive – which is one of the world’s largest film and television archives.

You can also explore the remains of Berkhamsted Castle, which was originally built as a

And for a spot of human indulgence, Tring – Britain’s original health spa – is just down the road.

There are a number of ... and can even join you at the dinner table.

Plus, there is a that lets you spend the night with 30 cute dogs.

A grocery store display of plush fruit and snacks for dogs.
Away from the main ‘safari’, there are ‘invisible’ spaces for more reactive dogs or those who perhaps are a little more nervous
Dog in ball pit at Ross & Friends Dog Experience.
And whilst you are there you can even get doggy ‘room service’

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