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A close up of a panting dog sat down and being stroked by its owners, taken in the garden at Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Worcestershire
Bring your four-legged friend for a dog walk at Felbrigg Hall | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Dog-friendly places in Norfolk

Planning a day out with your dog? We've got a huge variety of dog-friendly places for you to explore together. Discover some of the best walking spots in Norfolk.

Places in Norfolk to walk your dog

Blickling Estate 

Blickling's parkland is the perfect place to take your four-legged friends for a walk. And what better way to finish your walkies than with a treat at our dog friendly café, Muddy Boots?

Dog enjoying a winter walk, in the grounds at Trelissick, Cornwall.

Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate 

Felbrigg’s parkland and shady woodlands are popular with dog walkers. Dogs are also welcome in the Squire's Pantry, where you’ll find a variety of doggy treats and ice cream.

Two dog walkers and their black dogs walk in the parkland, in front of the red brick house at Felbrigg Hall

Sheringham Park 

Dogs are welcome at Sheringham Park, its Courtyard Café and waymarked trails. We just ask for dogs to remain on leads during the bird breeding season, 1 March–1 August.

Border collie on a lead.

Oxburgh Hall 

Dogs are welcome in the garden, woods and parkland at Oxburgh Hall. The Pantry Café has outdoor seating and the Servants' Hall Tea-room also welcomes dogs.

Visitors walking their dog alongside the moat at Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk

Horsey Windpump 

With several dog-friendly walks at Horsey, you can experience the Norfolk Broads alongside your four-legged friend. Dog drinking bowls are located at the visitor centre.

Dog on a lead at Nostell Priory in West Yorkshire

Brancaster Beach 

Brancaster Beach is a two pawprint rated place. Dogs and responsible owners are very much welcome here. We know your pets will enjoy it as much as you.

Visitors walking their dog on Brancaster beach, Norfolk

Blakeney Point and Cley Beach 

Planning to bring your dog to Blakeney Point? To protect the wildlife at these special places, restrictions apply during ground-nesting bird season and seal pupping season. Here’s what you need to know about when you can and can’t visit with a dog. Blakeney Point is a one pawprint rated place.

A small dog on a lead being walked by a couple on a shingle beach

West Runton and Beeston Regis Heath 

Dogs are very welcome at West Runton and Beeston Regis Heath. Find out the things to be aware of when you visit, the facilities available for your dog and more.

A couple sitting on a bench with their dog at Dunwich Heath and Beach, Suffolk

Top tips when visiting with your dog

Visiting National Trust places with your dog 

If you’re bringing your dog(s) to the places we care for, you'll find information on our Canine Code and pawprint rating system, created in partnership with Forthglade, to help plan your visit.

Dog walkers at Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk

Follow the Countryside Code 

Help to look after National Trust places by observing a few simple guidelines during your visit and following the Countryside Code.

Visitors walking through Sheringham Park, Norfolk
Blue sky at Horsey Windpump, Norfolk

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