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.

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Friends and their dog enjoy food at the Stables cafe at Waddesdon

9 walks with dog-friendly cafés 

After a long stroll in the fresh air with your four-legged friend, it’s nice to have somewhere to sit back and put your feet (or paws) up. We’ve chosen some of our favourite walks with dog-friendly cafés, so you can enjoy getting outside.

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 Walking at Sutton Hoo

Sutton Hoo, Suffolk

Bring your dog for a walk at Sutton Hoo

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Best places for dog walking

We've some fantastic locations and landscapes for you and your four-legged friend to explore and enjoy - here are just a few suggestions.

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Your dog is welcome at Lanhydrock

Lanhydrock, Cornwall

Take your dog for a walk around the Lanhydrock estate.

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Dog-friendly walks in Wales

Find the perfect walk for you and your four-legged companions in Wales. Try a mountainous walk, coastal stroll, a nose around a few gardens or enjoy tasty treats in a tea-room.

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Dog walking in the Midlands

Well-behaved dogs are welcome at many of the places in our care, here's just a few of our favourites.

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Ilam Park to the Stepping Stones in Dovedale

Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak, Derbyshire

Discover the limestone countryside of the southern Peak District, famed for its wildlife and geology on an easy walk to Dovedale valley. On the River Dove you might spot ducks, dippers, heron or brown trout.

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Your dog is welcome at Kingston Lacy

Kingston Lacy, Dorset

You are welcome to bring your four legged friends to Kingston Lacy in Dorset and we have plenty of walks around the estate for you to enjoy.

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Dog walking in Oxfordshire

From world famous landscapes gardens to epic ancient woodlands, there is a huge variety of dog-friendly places for you to explore.

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Winter weekends at Waddesdon

Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

This January to March be inspired by the great outdoors and enjoy walks and orienteering. Snuggle under a blanket, spend time with friends and don't forget to bring your dog. Sat-Sun 11-4, 6 Jan-18 Mar. Also open every day in February half-term.

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Dog walks by the coast

Dogs love playing on the sand, so we've picked some of our top dog-friendly beaches where you can take your four-legged friends for a walk.

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Dogs at Allan Bank

Allan Bank and Grasmere, Cumbria

We know that there is no better companion for a walk than your dog and the Lake District is the perfect place to explore, on four legs or two. Well-behaved dogs are more than welcome at Allan Bank, inside or out, even muddy ones.

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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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Red Trail

Mount Stewart, County Down

Mount Stewart is typical early Irish demesne, with a wide range of open vista farmland, woodland, orchards, follies, alongside the house, and exotic garden. Since 1744, explore the demesne woodlands and farmland which have remained much within their original plantations and field systems.

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Walkies at Newark Park

Newark Park, Gloucestershire

Walk your dog at Newark Park.

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Where to go dog walking in Llŷn

Let your dog’s roll around in the sand or splash about in the sea with our dog friendly walks in Llŷn.

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Waggy tail days at Beningbrough

Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens, North Yorkshire

Bring your four-legged friend to enjoy the gardens on selected dates as part of a three month dog access trial.

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Dog walking at Charlecote Park

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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Walking your dog at Stowe

Stowe, Buckinghamshire

Take your dog on a paw patrol to explore the gardens and parkland. Please keep them on leads at all times. We provide water bowls outside the cafe for refreshment, treats in the shop and join our monthly guided dog walks.

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