Bring your dog to Beningbrough

Plan a day out with your four-legged friend and bring your dog for a walk to selected parts of Beningbrough's estate.

Assistance dogs are still welcome in all areas of the estate, including all open buildings, just as they have always been.

Where can my dog go?

The majority of the eight acres formal gardens including the ha-ha walk, pergola, south lawn, East and West formal gardens, double and south borders and the American garden.
The shop.
The brewhouse when open, and the outsite seats around the restaurant.
The parkland paths.

Where can't my dog go?

The walled garden and wilderness play area.
The hall, gallery, restaurant and laundry.
Off the paths in the parkland.

A map pf the Beningbrough garden showing areas where dogs are permitted — Where to explore together

As you arrive, feel free to ask for a copy of the map with the areas marked up or take a picture of the map on the board in the stables area.

What do I need to be aware of...

Take the lead: help reduce the chance of your dog disturbing wildlife and livestock by keeping on a short, non-extendable lead.
Scoop that poop: bag it and bin it to keep your favourtie places beautiful. Bins are located at the entrance to the walled garden near admissions, in the corner of the car park and dotted around the parkland.
Paws for thought: please don't tie up or leave your dog alone and look out for signs - the parkland has electric fences and grazing bulls.
Be on the ball: not everyone loves dogs, so keep them close by.

Parkland walks

Dogs are welcome in the parkland with miles of paths to explore, you and your dog will be spoilt for choice. Take a look at the routes or ask for a parkland walks leaflet when you get to admissions.

Two women walking on a path between bluebells

Head out for a walk at Beningbrough

Surrounded by parkland and with historical links to the neighbouring village, explore a little further on a visit to Beningbrough. Pick the right route for you, through woodland and along the riverside spotting wildlife as you wander.

Currently due to capacity controls, please book a ticket for a visit via the What's On area, even if you only intend to visit the parkland. This way the welcome team know to expect you and we can keep the car park flowing for everybody's safety.

Walker on track through hedges of white hawthorn blossom

Follow the Countryside Code

With more people than ever enjoying our coast and countryside places, we’re asking for your help in looking after them during your visit. Please help us protect wildlife and landscapes by following the Countryside Code, which includes taking any litter home with you and not lighting a barbecue or campfire.

Dogs and the National Trust

Walkers and their dogs at Blea Tarn in Eskdale and Duddon Valley, Cumbria

Dog-walkers

Many of our places are as mad about dogs as you are. Find out more about bringing your dog with you.

Walking in Murlough National Nature Reserve, County Down

Forthglade

We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade so you and your dog can get even more out of special places we care for.

Changing your booking

If your plans change and you can’t make your timeslot, you can easily change or cancel your booking. We really appreciate you doing this as soon as possible so the tickets can be made available for other visitors.

If you’re a member, the option to cancel or change your booking can be found in your confirmation email by selecting ‘view and manage your order online' underneath your order summary.

For non-members, please ring us on 0344 249 1895 to discuss changing your booking.

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