
Discover more at Parke
Find out when Parke is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Find out about visiting Parke with your dog, from where you can and can't take them, to the facilities available to dog owners. Parke is a one pawprint rated place.
We’ve been working on making it easier for you to find out how dog-friendly your visit will be before you and your four-legged-friend arrive. To help with this, we've created a new pawprint rating system and given all the places in our care a rating. You can find this information in the National Trust members’ handbook.
Parke is a one pawprint rated place.
Dogs are welcome here, but facilities are limited. Read on to discover exactly where you can take your dog.
During bird nesting season March 1 to July 31 we ask that dogs are kept on a short lead. At other times dogs are welcome under close control across the Parke estate.
Dogs can also be taken on a short lead into the Walled Garden. Dogs are welcome in the Long Room in Home Farm Café, accessible via the café side door.
There are great walks around the Parke estate that are ideal to explore with your dog all year round. You can take a walk along the river and return either along the disused railway track or the wooded hillside. You can also explore the expansive low parkland or the top fields by the orchard, though be aware of livestock grazing in these areas.
There are dog water bowls in the café courtyard.
There are a number of bins for dog waste across the estate: between the Parke entrance and cattle grid, by the car park opposite the orchard, near Home Farm Café, near the barn at the bottom of the main path to the river, at the east end of the disused railway line.
During bird nesting season March 1 to July 31 we ask that dogs are kept on a short lead. Cattle and sheep are used for conservation grazing across the Parke estate, so we ask dog owners to keep their dog on a short lead all year around when in the same area as livestock. The Countryside Code recommends you let your dog off the lead if you feel threatened by livestock so that you can both reach safety more easily.
You are also advised not to leave your pet in the car, as the car park offers limited shade.
We’ve worked with our partner Forthglade to come up with this Canine Code, which helps to make sure everyone can enjoy their day:
Our definition of close or effective control is:
Find out when Parke is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade so that you and your dog can get even more out of the special places we care for.
Discover the best places for a dog walk, from coastal adventures and dramatic mountains to more leisurely walks near you. Plus find information on dog-friendly cafés and read our Canine Code.
If you’re bringing your dog to the places we care for, here’s information on the Canine Code and pawprint rating system to plan your visit.
After a good dog walk in the fresh air, find a place to sit and relax with your dog in a dog-friendly café.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade to create the Dogs Welcome project, helping you and your dog to get the most out of the places in our care.