Where All Dogs Can Be Dogs – The Adventure Bark - Denise Armstrong
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Denise Armstrong – Founder & Dog Trainer, The Adventure Bark
Website: https://www.theadventurebark.com
The Adventure Bark is a seven-acre private dog field located between St Michael’s Mead and Much Hadham, designed to give dogs and their owners complete freedom, privacy, and peace.
Founded by professional dog trainer Denise Armstrong, the field is fully fenced, secure, and thoughtfully designed for dogs who need space to run, explore, and just be dogs.
What The Adventure Bark Offers
Private hire dog field (yours alone per session)
Seven acres of rural, secure greenbelt land
Six-foot fencing with secure gated access
50-minute exclusive bookings
Activity stations, jumps, tunnels, sand pit and play features
Rustic benches and sheltered seating
Grass maze cut annually
Seasonal features including a winter lake
Rainbow Bridge memorial area for dogs who have passed
Suitable for reactive dogs, elderly dogs, puppies, and multi-dog households
Denise has hosted everything from breed meet-ups and fundraising events to weddings, all centred around dogs and community.
Booking & Pricing
Online booking via the website
Automated email and text reminders with access codes
£15 per hour for one dog
+£3 per additional dog
Discounted block bookings for regulars
Events and charity bookings available
The field opened in June 2020 and grew entirely through word of mouth.
Stortford Spotlight Answers
1. Billboard in Jackson Square
“Let go of what you can’t control or change.”
A message Denise lives by, believing anger only harms the person holding it, while positivity should always be shared.
2. Secret Spot in Town
Dada Café
A small, welcoming café at the bottom of the High Street known for incredible coffee, simple food, and being genuinely dog-friendly.
Denise hopes it stays cosy enough that she can always find a seat.
3. Local Legends to Spotlight
Little Hadham Village Hall Volunteers
Denise highlights the volunteers who run warm-space lunches, chair yoga, Tai Chi, and community events every Wednesday and throughout the month.
She encourages anyone with even an hour to spare to get involved, describing volunteering as deeply rewarding and community-building.