Dogs at our places

Dog-lovers and their pooches look no further. If you’re looking for fun things to do together, here’s all our dog-related content in one place.

Dog enjoying a stroll in the garden at Lyme, Cheshire
A couple walks their dogs at Murlough National Nature Reserve

Best places for dog walking 

Wondering where to take your dog next? Across coastlines and countryside, mountains and woodlands, we've got some fantastic locations and landscapes for you and your four-legged friends to explore and enjoy. Get some tips too to make the most of your walk.

Two dogs outside the Guardian's entrance to The Workhouse

What your dog can expect 

We're as mad about dogs as you are and many of our places provide facilities for you and your dog, such as shady parking spaces, water for drinking bowls and hitching posts where dogs may be left.

Heathland flora in the New Forest, Hampshire

Ticks and Lyme disease 

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread to humans by infected ticks. Ticks are tiny spider-like creatures found in woodland and heath areas. Find out what to do if you're worried about ticks or Lyme disease.

Dogs in the garden of a holiday cottage on the Holnicote Estate

Dog-friendly holiday cottages 

Our holiday cottages are set in amazing locations that are perfect for exploring the great outdoors, and with over 160 dog-friendly cottages to choose from you can bring your four-legged friend along on the adventure.

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Dog peering through bridge at Sheffield Park East Sussex

Dog accessories 

Get organised for your next outdoor adventure with our range of dog accessories. From glow in the dark collars, to leads and chew toys, we'll make sure everyone is ready for your next outing.

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Visiting Wicken Fen with your dog

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire

Enjoy visiting Wicken Fen with your dog. To make sure that everyone has an enjoyable visit, we have put together some tips and access information.

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Visiting Porthcurno: what you need to know

Porthcurno, Cornwall

Visiting Porthcurno this summer? Here's some useful information to help you plan your visit.

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Walking in the Gunby Estate

Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens, Lincolnshire

Take a walk to Gunby's Ice House Pond or venture further afield to the remains of Bratoft Manor.

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Walking your dog from Morston Quay

Morston Quay, Norfolk

To help minimise disturbance to ground-nesting birds we have produced some handy advice about walks with your dog within the Blakeney National Nature Reserve.

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Visiting Foremark with your dog

Find everything you’ll need to know about walking your dog at Foremark and read the canine code here.

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Visiting Staunton Harold with your dog

Find everything you’ll need to know about walking your dog at Staunton Harold and read the canine code here.

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Best places for dog walking

Wondering where to take your dog next? Across coastlines and countryside, mountains and woodlands, we've got some fantastic locations and landscapes for you and your four-legged friends to explore and enjoy. Get some tips too to make the most of your walk.

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Visit Attingham with your dog

Attingham Park, Shropshire

We welcome well-behaved dogs at Attingham Park and there are acres upon acres for you to enjoy with your canine companion.

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Visiting Charlecote Park with your dog

Charlecote Park, Warwickshire

Find out more about dog-walking at Charlecote. The parkland is open from 9am so you can enjoy a quieter stroll.

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Dog walking at Florence Court

Florence Court, County Fermanagh

Florence Court can offer you and your four-legged friends miles of woods and parkland to explore and a warm welcome from our team.

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Bringing your dog to Speke Hall

Speke Hall, Liverpool

Planning on bringing your dog to Speke Hall? Dogs on leads are more than welcome in most areas of our grounds, but there are a few things you need to know.

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Visiting Claremont Landscape Garden with your dog

Claremont Landscape Garden, Surrey

We welcome well-behaved dogs on short leads at Claremont all year round. Download our map to see our facilities and dog-friendly routes.

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Dog walking at Brockhampton

Brockhampton, Herefordshire

With lots of way-marked walks to explore, dogs just love a visit to the Brockhampton estate. Find out everything you need to know about bringing your furry friend along.

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Visiting Wicken Fen: plan your visit

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire

Here you'll find everything you need to know about what to expect from your visit to Wicken Fen.

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Knightshayes parkland circular dog walk

Knightshayes, Devon

This is a circular route perfect for dog walking and for exploring the historic parkland. It takes you through open fields and past some of the most special trees in the Knightshayes parkland, including the Turkey Oak, believed to be the largest in the UK.

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Visiting Dudmaston with your dog

Dudmaston, Shropshire

It's great to see dogs and dog lovers enjoying the estate so bring your pooch along and explore the walks.

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Dogs at Erddig

Erddig, Wrexham

Exploring our acres of parkland with your four-legged friend is a great way to enjoy our beautiful landscape, and we welcome well-behaved dogs on our estate.

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Visiting Cragside with your dog

Cragside, Northumberland

We love dogs at Cragside and they are welcome in all of our outdoor spaces on the estate. Here you will find some useful tips for your visit.

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