• Welcome
  • Opening Times and Prices
  • Your First Visit
  • Make a Booking
  • Cancellations
  • Terms & Conditions
  • FAQ
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Bankside Farm Private Dog Exercise Field
  • Welcome
  • Opening Times and Prices
  • Your First Visit
  • Make a Booking
  • Cancellations
  • Terms & Conditions
  • FAQ
  • Find Us
  • Contact Us

Bankside Farm

Have fun with your dogs in a secure & private field

Bookings

Private Dog Exercise & Training Field

Bankside Farm Ditchling Common Burgess Hill RH15 0SJ
07717 052137 

Thank you ….

A huge thank you to everyone for being so vigilant with poo picking (and for picking up someone’s missed poo – one day it may be yours). We do a sweep of the field at the end of every day and, although it gets heavy use, the field is nearly always spotless.  

We are really delighted that the field has proved so useful to so many of you.

Have fun! 

Sara Jane x
 

Hello and welcome!

We really hope you enjoy using our field and it enables you to have even more fun and freedom with your dog(s).

The field is a level 2 acres, recently stock fenced (sheep fencing) to a height of 4′, with two field gates covered in narrow gauge mesh. The perimeter is checked regularly and will be kept as secure as possible.  It is a rural field with foxes, deer, rabbits, badgers etc. roaming, all of which can damage fences or dig, we are unable to guarantee complete security.  Your use of the field is, therefore, entirely at your own risk.

Fresh water and drinking bowls are available by the drinking trough and a dog poo bin (all poo must be picked up).

For those of you who don’t wish to run around with your dog there’s are picnic benchs for those lovely sunny days (bring a friend, a coffee and have a relaxing chat while your dogs have a romp) and a small field shelter for when you just want to hide from the wind and rain and let your dog exercise itself.

At your first visit we will request that you walk the perimeter of the field to assure yourself that it is safe for your own dog’s needs.  If you decide for any reason that it is not, for example your tiny terrier can squeeze through the stock fencing, please text me immediately and you are free to leave free of charge.

Please note the field is at Bankside Farm and not Bankside.  There is a sign on the main B2112 Ditchling Road saying Bankside Farm and John Lloyd Fine Furniture, this is where you turn off.   If you rely soley on satnav it will probably take you to the wrong address Bankside, even Pepper Close or Grove House. 

 

Opening Times and Prices

The field is open Monday to Sunday 8am until 7pm.

Please ensure you leave enough time to catch your dogs and return to your car within your session so the field is ready for the next person. A gap is left between bookings to ensure reactive dogs do not have to meet in the car park or on the way to/from the field (distance approx 70m).  This will be shown on your confirmation email as a longer session but does not mean your session has a flexible start time, so please be punctual.

No extension is allowed for late arrival to the field.    No refunds are given for no show to session booking.

We reserve the right to close the field, cancel or refuse a booking at any time, for which a full refund will be given. Cancellation will be notified to the field user/booker.

First session: 
1 hour:£8.00 Maximum 3 dogs.
Thereafter: 
30 minutes:£5.00 for 1 – 3 dogs;    1 extra dog £2 by special arrangement only
1 hour:£8.00 for 1 – 3 dogs;   1 extra dog £2 each by special arrangement only
 
 

Your First Visit

The first time you wish to use the field you must select the First Visit 1 Hour option.

Please download a copy of the directions to the field.  Remember you MUST bring  this with you.  Diagram and directions to the field are also on the gate, please keep you dog on a short lead and walk directly to the field, there are sometimes horses in the field you walk through, they will safely behind electric fencing, do not mind dogs and will not bother you.    Please note dogs must be kept on a short lead and under control until they are securely in the dog exercise field.   

After your first visit you may book further 30 minute or 1 hour sessions.

DOWNLOAD DIRECTIONS TO FIELD
VIEW TERMS & CONDITIONS
 

Parking

One designated parking bay is provided for dog exercise field users. This should always be free so please use this space.  If you are being joined by a friend there should be a space in the main car park, please try and car share if possible.  Please ensure you don’t block access to the cottages beyond the car park.

We very much look forward to welcoming you and your dog(s).

Make & Manage Your Bookings

VERY IMPORTANT 

Please make sure you arrive promptly for the session time you have booked i.e 4pm for a 4pm booking.  The extra 30 mins shown on your booking confirmation email does not mean your session is flexible e.g. if you are running late.  The additional time is to ensure dogs do not meet so, if you are running late, I am afraid your session time is shortened.

You can make your bookings online in 4 simple steps

Your first session booking is required before further bookings.

  Payments will be processed using the secure Stripe platform.  It is not necessary to have a Stripe account – all standard debit cards are accepted. 

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Cancellations

All cancellations must be made through the booking system. To see your bookings, please sign in using ‘My Profile’ icon. 

24hrs notice must be given for full refund, less than 24hrs notice no refund will be given.  Refunds will be made no later than 7 days from the date of your cancellation.

Terms & Conditions

We reserve the right to close the field, cancel or refuse a booking at any time, for which a full refund will be given. Cancellation/closure will be notified to the field user/booker.

Please do not bring bitches in season – it simply isn’t fair to entire dogs

Due to the close proximity of the parking to residential properties and stables we are unable to accept XL Bully or other restricted breeds. 

We are pleased to welcome dog trainers for private lessons, doggy day carers, dog walkers with a maximum of 3 dogs only.

We are unable to accept groups or classes due to limited parking.

Owners are welcome to bring a private trainer with them.

Sorry no ‘people’ reactive dogs (we have non-doggy clients also using our car park). 

Dogs must not currently be suffering from, have had, or come into contact with any contagious disease/infection and in the last 21 days.

Your dog should be regularly wormed and vaccinated.

If are welcome to share a session with a friend and their dog, they will to follow the same terms and conditions. With many dogs using the field, it is imperative we take all precautions to keep it safe for both them and their owners.

There is a lined bin for you to place all dog poo. Please make sure you pick up all dog mess.  Please take all your own personal litter home with you and please DO NOT put it in the poo bin.

To keep the field as safe as possible please discourage your dog from digging.

Please ensure all gates you pass through to get to the field are kept securely shut.

Dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times and under control until you reach the designated field. There are horses in the adjoining fields. Any accidents which occur on our property and any associated vets bills are soley the dog owner’s responsibility.

We have a small car park shared with our furniture business clients. You should park adjacent to the sandschool up against the metal gate saying ‘DOG FIELD PARKING ONLY’.  Car parking is limited so please park neatly. We have lovely neighbours, we ask you to kindly keep your voices down near their gardens.

Vehicles and contents are left entirely at their owner’s risk.

If you find any damage, please report it immediately by text to 07717 052137 and we will get it repaired.

Kindly leave the field in the state you would wish to find it!

We hope you really enjoy your visit and have a worry free and fabulous time with your dog(s).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q  How far ahead may I book?

A  14 days, this is to keep the availability of bookings fair to all.

Q  May I book more than one session?

A  Yes, you may book several sessions up to 14 days ahead.

Q  How do I make payment

A  Your booking is only confirmed once payment has been received.  Payment may only be made online at the time of booking using any standard debit card through the secure Stripe platform.  We no longer accept Paypal payments.  Sorry we are unable to take phone bookings.

Q  May I book for more than 3 dogs at a time?

A  Occasionally we allow another dog by special arrangement and charge £2 extra per dog.   Please call me to discuss if you would like to bring another dog

Q  How do I cancel my booking?

A  Bookings must be cancelled by logging into your profile in the booking system.  For a full refund, bookings must be cancelled no later than 24hrs before your chosen session.  No refund for later cancellations.  Your payment will be refunded no later than 2 days from the date of your cancellation but may take 5-10 days to appear in your account.

Q  May another family member or friend bring my dogs if I am unable to?

A  Yes 

Q  Will I have to pass any other animals on my way to the field?

A  Some of our neighbours have dogs which may be loose in their gardens but behind secure fencing.  We keep horses which will be the adjoining fields and/or being exercised in the sandschool which you will also pass.

Q  Will I meet any other dogs at the field?

A  A 30min gap is left between each booking to try to ensure dogs do not have to meet.  We ask that everyone sticks the their session booking times and leave the field promptly, ideally just before their session has ended,  returns their dogs to their car as soon as possible.

Q  How far is it from the car park to the field.

A  Approximately 70 metres

Q  How secure is the field?

A  The field is recently fenced with stock fencing (sheep fencing) to a height of 4′. The gates have small grade mesh to ground level.  Rabbits do occasionally dig holes!  The field will not be suitable for a tiny terrier/chihuahua type or a serial jumper! 

How to find Us

Private Dog Exercise Field, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common, Burgess Hill, RH15 0SJ
Call Sara Jane 07717 052137

Bankside Farm is off the B2112 between Janes Lane and Pepper Close (a new housing development).  There is a hanging sign on the main road saying John Lloyd Fine Furniture and Bankside Farm. Follow the private drive round the back of the barns, into the small car park.  Drive up to the sandschool ahead of you, parking is on the right beyond the big green trailer.  There is room for two cars side by side up against the metal park gates, please park in front of these gates even thought they are marked ‘Equestrian Parking Only’.  The car park is shared with other residents and business clients so kindly keep your dogs under close control and on short leads until you reach the field.

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