Pictures of a new dog field set to open in an East Cambridgeshire village have been unveiled. 

Ely Dog Field will open on Saturday, September 28, and offers dog owners a site "within walking distance" from Little Downham. 

Becky Mulley O-Byrne, whose grandfather owned the field, said the idea has been "in the pipeline for a long time" and decided to launch the venture with her dad Brian Mulley. 

Ely Dog Field offers a large, fully enclosed space for private use where dogs can explore and exercise safely.

The field also features play equipment specially designed to suit dogs of all sizes, including weave poles, seesaws, jumps, balance beams, a sandpit, plus much more.

Becky said “As a dog lover myself, it has been a long-term dream of mine to share this amazing space with the local community and to see their dogs enjoy the benefits of a safe space to exercise and have fun.

"I also wanted to make it a place where dog owners feel relaxed and families and friends can meet and exercise their dogs together, whilst enjoying the wonderful views.”

During a recent preview weekend, a group of dog owners brought their dogs along to try out the facilities.

Jay Chapman from Chatteris and his puppy Rocky were among the first to visit.

He said: “Rocky has had a brilliant time at the field today. He’s a young puppy and we are still training him to be off lead in public so this is the perfect opportunity for him to run free, safely and away from any other dogs.

"The children have also really enjoyed encouraging him to try out the equipment, so everyone has had plenty of fresh air and exercise."

Private training sessions will be provided independently of Becky, 32, with 25 and 55 minute hire options available on to book on Ely Dog Field's soon-to-be published website. 

As well as a splash area, the field will feature seating, five parking spaces for those driving to the site as well as long grass and agility equipment, which will be created from recycled plastics.