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Find out when Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate are open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
There are miles of walks to enjoy with your dog across the Sherborne Park Estate, whatever the weather. However, there are some areas where dogs are restricted and where we ask you to be mindful of wildlife and grazing animals. Read on to find out where you can explore with your four-legged friend.
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.
Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate is a one pawprint rated place.
Dogs are welcome here, but facilities are limited. They’ll be able to stretch their legs in the car park and walk in the nearby open spaces, depending on the season. Read on to discover exactly where you can take your dog.
Dogs are welcome on outdoor walks around the wider estate, with several way-marked trails to follow of different lengths. Sherborne is a working estate, so please stay on the paths and keep your dog on leads under close control to avoid harm to wildlife or grazing animals.
Assistance dogs only are welcome into the building of Lodge Park.
Dog poo bins are located near the car parks and along the roads at the Sherborne Park Estate. There are no dog poo bins at Lodge Park, so please clear up after your dog and take it away with you.
The Sherborne Park Estate is a working estate with livestock grazing throughout. Please keep your dog on a short lead around livestock and under close control.
The land around Lodge Park is only accessible during open days and is grazed by livestock throughout the year. Assitance dogs only are welcome in the building, but all dogs are welcome in the landscape as long as they're on leads.
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 Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate are 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(s) to the places we care for, you'll find information on our pawprint rating system and the Canine Code to help plan your visit.
Rest and refuel after enjoying a walk with your dog. Here's a selection of the best walks with dog-friendly cafés at places we look after.
Perfect for families, this 2.5 mile walking trail takes you through farmland, woodland and the village. Look out for wildlife, including farmland birds, along the way.
Sherborne estate is a great place for a walk throughout all seasons. It is also a haven for wildlife, so bring along your binoculars and see what you can spot.
We’ve introduced wildlife corridors and water meadows to the Sherborne Estate so that farmers in the Windrush Valley can live in greater harmony with nature while still growing crops and raising livestock.
A place of entertainment and fun, Lodge Park will open for selected weekends through 2024.