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Dog Days Out - Something Different! - Devon
Morwellham Quay
An award-winning, evocative museum and visitor centre based around the historic port and mine workings on the River Tamar. In the heart of the spectacular Tamar Valley, amidst towering cliffs and gently rolling farmland, a lost world lives again Dogs are allowed in all areas of the museum. Nr Tavistock, Devon 01822 832766
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Dog Days Out - Something Different! - West Yorkshire
Kirklees Light Railway, Clayton West, Nr Huddersfield
Dogs are permitted to travel free-of-charge on the railway and are allowed inside the station buildings and cafe (so long as they are well behaved pooches!). All we ask is that you let us know at the Ticket Office if you are travelling with your dog and they will be given their very own Rover Day Rover ticket.
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Dog Days Out - Beaches - Gloucestershire
Cotswold Water Park
Cotswold Water Park is the ideal place to bring your furry friend for a day out, with miles of walks. Please note: Dogs are not allowed near the beach area and playgrounds in Cotswold Country Park and Beach, but there is a designated dog swimming area there. For Opening Times, Tariff and further information please visit their website, tel:01793 752413 or email using the link given here.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - County Down
Mount Stewart House Garden- National Trust
Considered to be one of the most outstanding gardens in Western Europe, MOunt Stewart is renowned for the scope of it's plant collections.
HIghlights include the Shamrock Garden, The Italian Garden & The Mairi Garden
Dogs on short, fixed leads, are welcome. Please clear up after your dog.
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Considered to be one of the most outstanding gardens in Western Europe, MOunt Stewart is renowned for the scope of it's plant collections.
HIghlights include the Shamrock Garden, The Italian Garden & The Mairi Garden
Dogs on short, fixed leads, are welcome. Please clear up after your dog.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Northamptonshire
Top Lodge Visitor Centre, Fineshade Wood
With three waymarked woodland walks to explore, you are sure to need a drink and a bite to eat when you get back to the visitor centre.
Picnic benches have clips to attach leads to and water bowls.
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Dog Days Out - Castles & Abbeys - East Sussex
Battle Abbey - English Heritage
One of England’s most significant historic sites. In the year 1066, the armies of King Harold and William the Conqueror clashed here at the Battle of Hastings.
Stand on the very spot where this decisive struggle was fought and England’s future decided.
Dogs on leads welcome. Please remember to clear up after your dog at all times!
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One of England’s most significant historic sites. In the year 1066, the armies of King Harold and William the Conqueror clashed here at the Battle of Hastings.
Stand on the very spot where this decisive struggle was fought and England’s future decided.
Dogs on leads welcome. Please remember to clear up after your dog at all times!
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - South Yorkshire
Rother Valley Country Park
This very large country park hosts a number of walking and cycling routes, which link to the Trans Pennine Trail and Route 6 Sustrans. Leisure lake offers many watersports activities and cycle hire, events are held throughout the year, three fishing areas and an ideal place to enjoy the outdoors.
Great venue for a picnic, BBQ's are to be off the ground or visit the stables cafe with outdoor seating for your dog.
Customers are to ensure their dogs are under control if off the lead in the park.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - East Sussex
Herstmonceux Castle Gardens & Grounds, Hailsham
300 acres of carefully managed woodland with themed formal gardens. Woodland trails, where you can enjoy a peaceful stroll.
Discover the Apothecary Garden, the Folly & Garden, the Shakespeare Garden, the Magic Garden and Wild FLower Meadow amongst many others.
Dogs are welcome in the gardens, and grounds, but should be on a lead at all times. Dog waste bins are provided within the grounds.
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300 acres of carefully managed woodland with themed formal gardens. Woodland trails, where you can enjoy a peaceful stroll.
Discover the Apothecary Garden, the Folly & Garden, the Shakespeare Garden, the Magic Garden and Wild FLower Meadow amongst many others.
Dogs are welcome in the gardens, and grounds, but should be on a lead at all times. Dog waste bins are provided within the grounds.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - North Yorkshire
Brimham Rocks - National Trust
400 acres of woods and moorland to explore. Dogs - under strict control at all times and on leads during April, May & June (ground-nesting birds). Summerbridge, nr Harrogate. 01423 780688
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Lincolnshire
Burghley House Park, Stamford
Dogs are welcome in the park so long as they are kept on a lead to protect the deer herd. Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted in the Gardens. The Park is open all year round and admission is free.
NOTE:The park is closed during the build up and break down of the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials and may close occasionally for deer management.
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Dogs are welcome in the park so long as they are kept on a lead to protect the deer herd. Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted in the Gardens. The Park is open all year round and admission is free.
NOTE:The park is closed during the build up and break down of the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials and may close occasionally for deer management.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Dorset
Sherborne Castle, Sherborne
Dogs are welcome in the Gardens and Grounds provided they are kept on a lead at all times. Please clear up any mess and place in a litter bin.
Dogs (except assistance dogs) are not permitted inside the Castle, Shop or Tearoom.
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Dogs (except assistance dogs) are not permitted inside the Castle, Shop or Tearoom.
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Dog Days Out - Something Different! - Norfolk
World Horse Welfare Hall Farm
Choose from several routes around the farm, meet our friendly horses and ponies and enjoy the scenery as you walk. You can also explore our Visitor Centre and courtyard, giving you a chance to learn more about our work. Why not relax in our coffee shop afterwards with a drink or a snack? For the younger visitors we offer pony grooming and tractor-trailer rides, subject to availability, as well as a great play area. We're open Wednesdays, weekends and Bank Holidays - with free entry!
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Gloucestershire
Woodchester Park - National Trust
nr Stroud, Gloucestershire. The tranquil wooded valley contains a 'lost landscape' with remains of an 18th- and 19th-century landscape park with a chain of five lakes. Park Mill Pond is the last of these lakes and features a man-made island that is now a heronry. Large carp can also be seen in the waters. Dogs - please keep dogs under close control and on leads where requested. Please remember to clean up after your dog in all areas.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Cheshire
Arley Hall & Gardens Northwich
Within its eight acres of formal garden, there are many different areas, Arley gardens also ainclude a well established arboretum and Woodland Walk of about 6 or 7 acre.
Well behaved dogs are very welcome on a lead. Water bowls and poo bins are provided. Dogs are welcome in The Gardener’s Kitchen.
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Within its eight acres of formal garden, there are many different areas, Arley gardens also ainclude a well established arboretum and Woodland Walk of about 6 or 7 acre.
Well behaved dogs are very welcome on a lead. Water bowls and poo bins are provided. Dogs are welcome in The Gardener’s Kitchen.
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Dog Days Out - Museums - Shropshire
Blists Hill Victorian Town part of Ironbridge Gorge Museums
Meet the 'Victorians' in this recreated Victorian town.
Authentic shops and cottages help to show what life was like - no cars, no tv! Demonstrations, fun games and an old-fashioned fairground.
Dogs are welcome to visit with you, so long as they’re kept on their leads. Sadly, we can’t let them inside any exhibits with food or our eating places.
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Meet the 'Victorians' in this recreated Victorian town.
Authentic shops and cottages help to show what life was like - no cars, no tv! Demonstrations, fun games and an old-fashioned fairground.
Dogs are welcome to visit with you, so long as they’re kept on their leads. Sadly, we can’t let them inside any exhibits with food or our eating places.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Oxfordshire
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock
We welcome visitors and their well behaved dogs, on a lead, across the Parkland, the Pleasure Gardens, the East Courtyard and the café seats near to the Welcome Desk and colonnades.
Dog-friendly walks include The Queen Pool, a 1.5 mile circular walk and The Park Perimeter a 4.6 mile walk taking approximately 2 hours.
With the exception of assistance dogs, dogs are not allowed in the Palace itself, the main Courtyards or the Formal Gardens, .
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We welcome visitors and their well behaved dogs, on a lead, across the Parkland, the Pleasure Gardens, the East Courtyard and the café seats near to the Welcome Desk and colonnades.
Dog-friendly walks include The Queen Pool, a 1.5 mile circular walk and The Park Perimeter a 4.6 mile walk taking approximately 2 hours.
With the exception of assistance dogs, dogs are not allowed in the Palace itself, the main Courtyards or the Formal Gardens, .
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Dog Days Out - Something Different! - Buckinghamshire
The Home Of Rest For Horses
Princes Risborough, Bucks 01494 488464
Dogs are welcome, providing they are kept on a lead at all times and are comfortable with horses.
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Dog Days Out - Castles & Abbeys - North Yorkshire
Helmsley Castle - English Heritage
Dogs on leads welcome in the grounds. However, they are not allowed inside the buildings.
You are welcome to bring a picnic to eat in the grounds. Picnic tables and benches available, or just spread your own rug on the grass.
Please remember to clear up after your dog at all times!
It is possible to walk from Rievaulx Abbey - also English Heritage - to Helmsley Castle (and vice versa!), however, please be aware the walk passes through fields where sheep and horses may be grazing, and dogs must be kept on a short lead when livestock are present. Please see the English Heritage website - link below - for further information
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Dogs on leads welcome in the grounds. However, they are not allowed inside the buildings.
You are welcome to bring a picnic to eat in the grounds. Picnic tables and benches available, or just spread your own rug on the grass.
Please remember to clear up after your dog at all times!
It is possible to walk from Rievaulx Abbey - also English Heritage - to Helmsley Castle (and vice versa!), however, please be aware the walk passes through fields where sheep and horses may be grazing, and dogs must be kept on a short lead when livestock are present. Please see the English Heritage website - link below - for further information
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Dorset
Compton Acres, Canford Cliffs Road, Poole
A 10 acre ornamental garden, constructed in 1920 and consisting of a series of themed gardens.
Close to the beautiful Sandbanks area of Poole Well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome in both the gardens and café & tearooms.
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Close to the beautiful Sandbanks area of Poole Well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome in both the gardens and café & tearooms.
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Dog Days Out - Something Different! - Devon
South Devon Railway
The South Devon Railway is one of Devon's and the West Country's best loved tourist attractions and is the longest established steam railway in the south west.
The South Devon Railway, or SDR, is a seven mile former Great Western Railway branch line, built in 1872, which runs along the stunning valley of the River Dart between Buckfastleigh and Totnes.
We run steam trains with heritage rolling stock and offer a wonderful all day attraction for families and people of all ages. Dogs welcome at a nominal charge
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The South Devon Railway, or SDR, is a seven mile former Great Western Railway branch line, built in 1872, which runs along the stunning valley of the River Dart between Buckfastleigh and Totnes.
We run steam trains with heritage rolling stock and offer a wonderful all day attraction for families and people of all ages. Dogs welcome at a nominal charge
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