- You should confirm that individual venues still welcome dogs and meet your requirements
- When replying to an advert please mention Dog Friendly Britain
Dog Days Out - Beaches
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information given on our site is correct, we would suggest contacting the local tourist information centre concerned, before setting out, to ensure that the information given is still valid.
Please remember to clear up after your dog at all times and help to encourage more beaches to become Dog Friendly!
Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Cornwall
Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth
Dogs are welcome in the garden and on the beach, all year round. On a lead at all times please.
We have designated doggie tables in Planters Cafe, so dog lovers can sit together. Dogs are also welcome on the Cafe garden terrace and in the picnic area. Just ask a member of staff which tables are suitable.
Water bowls are available outside the Visitor Centre and we offer complimentary poop scoops to dog owners on arrival. There are 4 dog bins provided within the garden.
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Dogs are welcome in the garden and on the beach, all year round. On a lead at all times please.
We have designated doggie tables in Planters Cafe, so dog lovers can sit together. Dogs are also welcome on the Cafe garden terrace and in the picnic area. Just ask a member of staff which tables are suitable.
Water bowls are available outside the Visitor Centre and we offer complimentary poop scoops to dog owners on arrival. There are 4 dog bins provided within the garden.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - North Yorkshire
North York Moors National Park
Walking with your dog. The countryside is a great place to take your dog for a walk.
Be a responsible owner and make sure your dog is always a welcome visitor to the North York Moors.
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Walking with your dog. The countryside is a great place to take your dog for a walk.
Be a responsible owner and make sure your dog is always a welcome visitor to the North York Moors.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - North Yorkshire
Beautiful five acre walled garden open daily in summer from April till October.
A haven of peace to sit and relax and enjoy relaxed, colourful plantings. Stroll through the orchard and see how many different varieties of apple there are. Or admire the view of the castle whilst enjoying your lunch on our picnic lawn.
Dogs on leads are welcome to all parts of the garden and the café and water bowls are available.
For more details check out our website.
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Dog Days Out - Castles & Abbeys - Northumberland
Dogs, and their well behaved owners, are welcome into the castle grounds, Armstrong & Aviation Museum, Tack Room Café and Victorian Stables Bar. Dogs should be on a short lead, and accompanied by their owners at all times.
We have water bowls and sheltered seating. Please clear up dog waste and dispose of it sensibly in the bins provided.
Registered assistance dogs only are allowed into the staterooms and tearooms.
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Dog Days Out - Something Different! - County Antrim
Donkey Sanctuary, Belfast - tel: 028 933 24647
Set in 13 acres of land in County Antrim, the Belfast sanctuary is one of six donkey-assisted therapy centres in the UK.
As this is a 'donkey-assisted therapy sanctuary' please see their website - link below - for more information regarding designated visitor hours / opening times.
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Set in 13 acres of land in County Antrim, the Belfast sanctuary is one of six donkey-assisted therapy centres in the UK.
As this is a 'donkey-assisted therapy sanctuary' please see their website - link below - for more information regarding designated visitor hours / opening times.
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Dog Days Out - Something Different! - West Midlands
The Donkey Sanctuary, Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham - tel : 0121 354 9444
Set up in 1994, the Birmingham sanctuary, which is in picturesque Sutton Park, offers donkey-assisted therapy to local schoolchildren with additional needs.
As this is a 'donkey-assisted therapy sanctuary' please see their website - link below - for more information regarding designated visitor hours / opening times.
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Set up in 1994, the Birmingham sanctuary, which is in picturesque Sutton Park, offers donkey-assisted therapy to local schoolchildren with additional needs.
As this is a 'donkey-assisted therapy sanctuary' please see their website - link below - for more information regarding designated visitor hours / opening times.
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Dog Days Out - Beaches
General Beach Information
*As many beaches have some restrictions regarding dogs we would always suggest that you contact the local tourist information centre concerned, before setting out, to ensure that the information contained on our site is still correct.
Please remember to 'Scoop the Poop' to ensure that beaches remain dog-friendly and safe for use by all.
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*As many beaches have some restrictions regarding dogs we would always suggest that you contact the local tourist information centre concerned, before setting out, to ensure that the information contained on our site is still correct.
Please remember to 'Scoop the Poop' to ensure that beaches remain dog-friendly and safe for use by all.
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Dog Days Out - Something Different! - Cumbria
Climb aboard at any of our stations for a leisurely ride through the scenic South Tyne Valley in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Our trains are hauled by vintage steam, diesel and battery electric locos from around the world, each with a fascinating history. All areas including our café, Discovery Centre, Engineering Workshop viewing gallery and of course our heritage trains are fully accessible and all dog friendly. Why not walk & ride a with our all day Rover ticket?
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Cornwall
Port Eliot House & Gardens - St Germans
Port Eliot is a magnificent Grade 1 Listed house and gardens.
Dogs on leads are welcome in the beautiful gardens. Limited opening - usually March to June but please check website (link below) for full details.
The gorgeous Long Gallery Tea Room also welcomes dogs and is now open for hot drinks, light lunches and afternoon tea, 9am – 5pm.
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Port Eliot is a magnificent Grade 1 Listed house and gardens.
Dogs on leads are welcome in the beautiful gardens. Limited opening - usually March to June but please check website (link below) for full details.
The gorgeous Long Gallery Tea Room also welcomes dogs and is now open for hot drinks, light lunches and afternoon tea, 9am – 5pm.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Buckinghamshire
Stowe Landscape Gardens - National Trust
Dogs are welcome in gardens and parkland at Stowe, all year round.
Dog bins are provided throughout the gardens, plus there great places for a drink and good sniff around. Please keep your dog on a lead and picking up after it when in the landscape garden.
A special trail has been designed for dogs and their well-behaved owners to enjoy the best bits of the gardens. A downloadable pdf of the guide is available from the National Trust website - just click on the 'visit website' link below.
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Dogs are welcome in gardens and parkland at Stowe, all year round.
Dog bins are provided throughout the gardens, plus there great places for a drink and good sniff around. Please keep your dog on a lead and picking up after it when in the landscape garden.
A special trail has been designed for dogs and their well-behaved owners to enjoy the best bits of the gardens. A downloadable pdf of the guide is available from the National Trust website - just click on the 'visit website' link below.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - North Yorkshire
Tel: 01653 648598
Over 6,000 trees from around the world in a stunning 120 acre landscape of vistas, lakes & ponds.
Woodland walks - Cafe - Tours - Family activities - Events - Tree trails - Group visits - Outdoor education
Dogs are very welcome on leads throughout the arboretum. "They must be kept on a lead except in the designated area in Gatehouse Field, and under close control at all other times. This still gives your four-legged friends 11 acres of space to run around. We also ask that owners clean up after their pets"
Although not permitted inside the cafe, dogs are welcomed on the cafe terrace.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Cornwall
Penrose Estate Gunwalloe and Loe Pool - National Trust
Wooded country around Cornwall's largest natural lake. Loe Pool, the largest natural freshwater lake in Cornwall, is cut off from the sea by a broad shingle bar heaped up by heavy Atlantic seas.
The surrounding Penrose Estate is a mixture of rich farmland and woodland around Loe Pool, through which there are many paths to explore.
Dogs welcome at Penrose & Loe and out of main season at Gunwalloe
Dogs on leads only in landscaped park at Penrose.
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Wooded country around Cornwall's largest natural lake. Loe Pool, the largest natural freshwater lake in Cornwall, is cut off from the sea by a broad shingle bar heaped up by heavy Atlantic seas.
The surrounding Penrose Estate is a mixture of rich farmland and woodland around Loe Pool, through which there are many paths to explore.
Dogs welcome at Penrose & Loe and out of main season at Gunwalloe
Dogs on leads only in landscaped park at Penrose.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Gloucestershire
Batsford Arboretum
Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire 01386 701441
Unlike many attractions, we recognise our four legged friends are part of the family, and therefore a big part of your day out, which is why we welcome dogs at Batsford. All we ask is you keep them on a short lead at all times, and make sure you clean up after your pet
Dogs, on short leads, are welcome throughout the arboretum and the Garden Terrace Café. Please carry poop bags to clear up any mess; there are bins around the Arboretum.
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Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire 01386 701441
Unlike many attractions, we recognise our four legged friends are part of the family, and therefore a big part of your day out, which is why we welcome dogs at Batsford. All we ask is you keep them on a short lead at all times, and make sure you clean up after your pet
Dogs, on short leads, are welcome throughout the arboretum and the Garden Terrace Café. Please carry poop bags to clear up any mess; there are bins around the Arboretum.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Norfolk
Fairhaven Garden: Boat Trips
20 minute broads trip and 50 minute St Benet's Abbey trip.
NOTE: Two dogs per trip permitted.
Boat trips run April to October weather permitting (please telephone on the morning of your visit to check) Tel: 01603 270449
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20 minute broads trip and 50 minute St Benet's Abbey trip.
NOTE: Two dogs per trip permitted.
Boat trips run April to October weather permitting (please telephone on the morning of your visit to check) Tel: 01603 270449
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Dog Days Out - Something Different! - Kent
Spa Valley Railway, West Station, Royal Tunbridge Well
Well behaved dogs are welcome on the Spa Valley Railway, but please keep them on a lead at all times and do not allow them to sit on the seats . No charge for dogs. Wheelchair friendly.
Buggies, prams, bicycles and dogs are all welcome, and carried free of charge!
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Well behaved dogs are welcome on the Spa Valley Railway, but please keep them on a lead at all times and do not allow them to sit on the seats . No charge for dogs. Wheelchair friendly.
Buggies, prams, bicycles and dogs are all welcome, and carried free of charge!
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Accommodation - Self Catering & Cottages - Durham
Special Offer: Up to 4 dogs are FREE of charge - but more are welcome!
Based on our sheep farm in Teesdale, Co. Durham we have 2 x 2 bed holiday cottages sleeping up to 5 people each.
Up to 4 dogs are FREE, 5+ £25 per week each.
Purpose buit 120ft indoor AGILITY arena on site, also SHEEPDOG lessons.
Woodburning stoves, open beams, secure garden, doggy shower rooms, fab scenery, feed the lambs, collect your own eggs etc. York Dales 30 mins, Lake District 1 hr away.
Winner of Kennel Club "Best Place to Holiday With your Dog" competition.
Number of dogs: Any number welcome!
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Nottinghamshire
Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre,
Free self guided leaflets available in Visitor Information and reception. The Blue Trail - 45 minute circular path round the Major Oak. The Green Trail - takes about an hour The Red Trail - takes approximately two hourst. Suitable for all ages.
Dogs are welcome at Sherwood Forest Country Park but must be kept under control. Please clean up after your pet.
At some park events (for example, bird-watching walks), dogs are not allowed. If in doubt, please phone to check, tel: 01623 823202.
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Free self guided leaflets available in Visitor Information and reception. The Blue Trail - 45 minute circular path round the Major Oak. The Green Trail - takes about an hour The Red Trail - takes approximately two hourst. Suitable for all ages.
Dogs are welcome at Sherwood Forest Country Park but must be kept under control. Please clean up after your pet.
At some park events (for example, bird-watching walks), dogs are not allowed. If in doubt, please phone to check, tel: 01623 823202.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Dorset
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster - National Trust
Dogs under control on short fixed lead are welcome in the car park, woodland walks, parkland and the Stables courtyard. Miles of paths to explore, trees to sniff and grass to roll.
Assistance dogs only in the shop, restaurant, house and gardens.
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Dogs under control on short fixed lead are welcome in the car park, woodland walks, parkland and the Stables courtyard. Miles of paths to explore, trees to sniff and grass to roll.
Assistance dogs only in the shop, restaurant, house and gardens.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Worcestershire
Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Bromsgrove
Award-winning museum of 30 rescued and restored buildings, set in 19 acres of beautiful grounds.
Easy motorway access from M5 and M42 and large, free car park.
Friendly dogs on leads most welcome.
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Award-winning museum of 30 rescued and restored buildings, set in 19 acres of beautiful grounds.
Easy motorway access from M5 and M42 and large, free car park.
Friendly dogs on leads most welcome.
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