- You should confirm that individual venues still welcome dogs and meet your requirements
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Devon
Arlington Court - National Trust
Dogs on leads are welcome in the grounds and formal gardens, and carriage museum when open.
Although only assistance dogs are alowed in the tea-room when open, there are plenty of picnic benches in the tea garden, where dogs are welcome.
From 1 July - 31 January dogs may be let off the lead on the Lake Walk and the wider estate.
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Dogs on leads are welcome in the grounds and formal gardens, and carriage museum when open.
Although only assistance dogs are alowed in the tea-room when open, there are plenty of picnic benches in the tea garden, where dogs are welcome.
From 1 July - 31 January dogs may be let off the lead on the Lake Walk and the wider estate.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - West Yorkshire
Hardcastle Crags - National Trust
A beauty spot of the South Pennines with more than 160 hectares (400 acres) of unspoilt woodland.
As well as being the home of the northern hairy wood ant, there are tumbling streams, glorious waterfalls and stacks of millstone grit, all crisscrossed by more than 15 miles (24km) of footpaths. Dogs welcome outdoors, under close control.
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Dog Days Out - Something Different! - Shropshire
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
All dogs are welcome to visit the Onny Meadows with their owners as long as you clean up after them - dog bins and gloves are provided on site.
The cafe team will happily provide them with a bowl of water to drink outside if they're a bit hot after exploring the meadows with you!
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Middlesex
Chiswick House and Gardens
Dog walkers are welcome to enjoy the gardens and exercise their dogs freely whilst respecting other visitors by observing the 'Dogs on Short Leads' and 'No Dogs' areas marked on the map.
The Gardens are open every day from 7am until dusk, all year round.
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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 - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Derbyshire
Chatsworth House, Bakewell
Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the garden and park, however, they must be kept on a lead, as there is wildlife and livestock roaming in these areas. Pet dogs are not allowed in the house or farmyard and adventure playground.
Doggy drinking stations are available in several locations, please ask a member of staff if you are unable to locate one. Please pick up after your dog at all times.
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Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the garden and park, however, they must be kept on a lead, as there is wildlife and livestock roaming in these areas. Pet dogs are not allowed in the house or farmyard and adventure playground.
Doggy drinking stations are available in several locations, please ask a member of staff if you are unable to locate one. Please pick up after your dog at all times.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Cornwall
Trewithen Gardens, Nr Truro
An historic, privately-owned Cornish estate with beautiful gardens.
Explore woodland paths and magical glades.
Dogs, on leads, are welcome at Trewithen. With a great woodland walk with neat pathways particularly recommended to dog owners.
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An historic, privately-owned Cornish estate with beautiful gardens.
Explore woodland paths and magical glades.
Dogs, on leads, are welcome at Trewithen. With a great woodland walk with neat pathways particularly recommended to dog owners.
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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 - Kent
Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge
Well behaved dogs are welcome in the grounds as long as they’re kept on a lead at all times. With the exception of assistance dogs, dogs are not allowed inside the cafés, restaurants, Castle, mazes or Adventure Playground.
*There are water bowls provided for them at both our Moat Restaurant and at the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant where there is also outside seating.
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Well behaved dogs are welcome in the grounds as long as they’re kept on a lead at all times. With the exception of assistance dogs, dogs are not allowed inside the cafés, restaurants, Castle, mazes or Adventure Playground.
*There are water bowls provided for them at both our Moat Restaurant and at the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant where there is also outside seating.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Norfolk
Sheringham Park - National Trust
Landscape park and woodland garden. Upper Sheringham, Norfolk
01263 820550 We are pleased to welcome dog walkers, please keep dogs on leads around the visitor facilities and where cattle are grazing.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Cumbria
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
One of Cumbria’s Top Dog Friendly Attractions, Muncaster Gardens are a doggy heaven. Miles of paths wind their way through over 70 acres of wild, woodland garden.
Furry friends are very welcome in the gardens of Muncaster and are admitted without charge. Even well behaved dogs must be on a lead, and please ‘scoop the poop’. Several water bowls are made available int he main areas.
Please note: although no dogs are allowed in the Hawk & Owl Centre, at Muncaster, there is a seating area available so that dog owners (and their dogs!) can enjoy the 'flying meadow' display. Customers with dogs are also welcome to use the Owl Garden Tearoom. Closed during winter.
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One of Cumbria’s Top Dog Friendly Attractions, Muncaster Gardens are a doggy heaven. Miles of paths wind their way through over 70 acres of wild, woodland garden.
Furry friends are very welcome in the gardens of Muncaster and are admitted without charge. Even well behaved dogs must be on a lead, and please ‘scoop the poop’. Several water bowls are made available int he main areas.
Please note: although no dogs are allowed in the Hawk & Owl Centre, at Muncaster, there is a seating area available so that dog owners (and their dogs!) can enjoy the 'flying meadow' display. Customers with dogs are also welcome to use the Owl Garden Tearoom. Closed during winter.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Cornwall
Trengwainton Garden - National Trust, Madron, nr Penzance
Award-winning magnolias and rhododendrons. The five sections of walled gardens are crammed with tender exotic species from around the world.
Winding wooded paths bring us to sea views across Mount's Bay. The kitchen garden is built to the dimensions of Noah’s Ark!
Dogs on leads are welcome throughout the garden.
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Award-winning magnolias and rhododendrons. The five sections of walled gardens are crammed with tender exotic species from around the world.
Winding wooded paths bring us to sea views across Mount's Bay. The kitchen garden is built to the dimensions of Noah’s Ark!
Dogs on leads are welcome throughout the garden.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Shropshire
Dorothy Clive Garden, Willoughbridge, Market Drayton
This intimate, informal garden is situated close to both the Shropshire and the Cheshire borders.
This 12 acre, hillside garden has delights and surprises whatever the season. Notable collections include: rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, sarcococca and hydrangeas.
Dogs on leads are welcome everywhere in the garden. Unfortunately, they are not allowed inside the tearoom.
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This intimate, informal garden is situated close to both the Shropshire and the Cheshire borders.
This 12 acre, hillside garden has delights and surprises whatever the season. Notable collections include: rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, sarcococca and hydrangeas.
Dogs on leads are welcome everywhere in the garden. Unfortunately, they are not allowed inside the tearoom.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Hertfordshire
Hatfield Forest - National Trust
Takeley, nr Bishop's Stortford
Telephone: 01279 870678
No other forest evokes the atmosphere of a medieval hunting forest so completely.
The ancient trees are like magnificent living sculptures, peaceful giants worn and fragile from centuries of seasons and use. Some of our extraordinary ancient trees are over 1,000 years old.
Well behaved dogs welcome (on leads where signed)
Parking may be limited during winter - please check their website for full details.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Suffolk
Ickworth House, Park & Gardens - National Trust
Horringer, Bury St Edmunds. Tel: 01284 735270
Dogs welcome on the estate, apart from the Italianate gardens and inside buildings. Please keep them on leads at all times in the Estate and take notice of any signs
Porter's Lodge dog friendly café
Why not treat yourselves to some of the tasty delights at Porter’s Lodge outdoors café and takeaway? There's also water bowls and lots of shade. Porters Lodge is now open every day for the week.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - West Sussex
Sussex Prairie Garden
Six acre garden. Dogs are welcome with well behaved owners.
Please keep your dog on a short lead and do please scoop up any poop.
Open June to mid October. Please check website for further details.
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Open June to mid October. Please check website for further details.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - West Sussex
Borde Hill Garden, Park & Woodland, Haywards Heath
Well behaved dogs are very welcome at Borde Hill. The extensive parkland, and magical woodland, are particularly suitable for dog walking.
Please keep them on a lead at all times, on a short lead when in the garden.
Pet dogs are not allowed in certain areas such as the children's playground, the restaurant and cafe.
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Well behaved dogs are very welcome at Borde Hill. The extensive parkland, and magical woodland, are particularly suitable for dog walking.
Please keep them on a lead at all times, on a short lead when in the garden.
Pet dogs are not allowed in certain areas such as the children's playground, the restaurant and cafe.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Greater London
Morden Hall Park - National Trust
A green oasis in the heart of suburbia beside the meandering River Wandle. Attractive parkland, meadows, wetlands and waterways.
Dogs are welcome, but should be kept on a lead near the rose garden and estate buildings. Please clear up after your dog using the dog bins provided throughout the park.
NOTE: Limited car parking available.
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Dogs are welcome, but should be kept on a lead near the rose garden and estate buildings. Please clear up after your dog using the dog bins provided throughout the park.
NOTE: Limited car parking available.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Argyll and Bute
Crarae Garden, Minard, Inveraray - National Trust Scotland
One of Britain's finest example of a Himalayan-style gardens, Crarae Garden is family friendly as the lower area of the garden offer walks for families with prams/pushchairs.
Dogs are welcome at Crarae, but we ask that they are kept on a short lead at all times.
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Dog Days Out - Parks, Gardens and Grounds - Herefordshire
Hergest Croft Gardens, Kington
Said to have "one of the finest collections of trees and shrubs in the British Isles", Hergest Croft Gardens extends to over 70 acres.
Six distinct areas, including the Azalea Garden, and the Maple Grove, form the home to more than five thousand trees and shrubs.
Dogs on leads are welcome throughout the gardens.
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Said to have "one of the finest collections of trees and shrubs in the British Isles", Hergest Croft Gardens extends to over 70 acres.
Six distinct areas, including the Azalea Garden, and the Maple Grove, form the home to more than five thousand trees and shrubs.
Dogs on leads are welcome throughout the gardens.
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