A woman who runs an award-winning dog park has opened a second site in a Norfolk village.

The Spinney Drive-In Field opened on November 11 at Martham Paw Ground on Grange Farm off Common Road in Martham.

Owner Lucinda Scott opened her first dog exercise park - now called Babblers Walk-In Field - just off the A149 in spring last year. That went on to win Norfolk Dog Field of the Year in March.

Her application to open the second field received widespread support in the village and wider community. 

Eastern Daily Press: Aerial photo of the Spinney dog exercise field at Martham Paw Ground. Aerial photo of the Spinney dog exercise field at Martham Paw Ground. (Image: CpDp Drone Photography)

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Ms Scott said the main difference between the original field and The Spinney is the car park.

The Spinney allows clients to use a key code to gain access to drive onto the in-field car park.

"Once clients have parked and shut the gate they are within the secure 6ft fenced boundary so they can just let their dogs out of their car and walk straight into the field without the need for leads and with peace of mind that there is no chance of meeting another dog," she said.

Eastern Daily Press: Three dogs enjoying the view at Martham Paw Ground. Three dogs enjoying the view at Martham Paw Ground. (Image: Harriet King)

The Spinney can be booked for 45-minute sessions and boasts activities including jumps, a fenced-off sandpit and tunnels under a mound where the dogs can enjoy running over the tunnels as much as going through them.

Both fields have a shelter for rainy days, seating, wash down hose, drinking water and bowls as well as dog waste bins and bags.

Eastern Daily Press: A dog inside the fenced-off sandpit at the Spinney in Martham. A dog inside the fenced-off sandpit at the Spinney in Martham. (Image: Pippa Reeve)

In collaboration with Coastal Canines Dog Training Club, Martham Paw Ground will be offering classes in January including a puppy foundations course of up to 20 weeks, a young dog course of up to one year, and one-on-one behaviour consultations.

The running of Martham Paw Ground is a family effort with Ms Scott's parents David and Pauline Tann doing the majority of the daily field checks and her husband Peter building all the activities and taking care of maintenance.