I’m Claire, and my love for animals and the countryside has been at the heart of my life for as long as I can remember. There’s something truly special about being outdoors with dogs - watching them run through fields, explore new scents, and find pure joy in simple moments. Seeing how much freedom and open space helped my own dogs grow in confidence and happiness inspired me to create a place where every dog could experience that same feeling.

That vision became Valley Orchard Dog Park. It’s a space born from love, shaped by nature, and built for dogs to run free and play happy. Every element, from the open orchard to the tunnels, tyres, and enrichment areas, has been designed with dogs in mind, to give them variety, safety, and the freedom to simply be dogs.

When I see wagging tails, muddy paws, and tired, happy faces heading home, I know it’s something special. Valley Orchard is more than just a park to me; it’s a celebration of the bond we share with our dogs, and the joy they find when given the freedom to just be themselves.