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Find out when Clumber Park is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Dogs have always been special at Clumber Park. The Clumber Spaniel breed was developed here when the estate was home to the Dukes of Newcastle. Today, exploring the 3,800 acres of beautiful parkland with your furry companion by your side is one of the best ways to see the park.
Clumber Park is a three pawprint rated place showing we're one of the very best National Trust places you can visit for a day with your dog. We offer a dog-friendly experience and you’ll be able to take your dog to most areas, including indoors for a cuppa and a treat.
Dogs are welcome across Clumber Park, but please keep them on a lead when signage asks you to do so.
Dogs are not allowed inside the main cafe but we do have a dog-friendly cafe called Central Bark.
Clumber Park is home to many cattle, deer and other wildlife. Please be mindful of this when walking in the park with your dogs, and take notice of any signs advising you of livestock.
We ask that dogs are kept on a lead in the Pleasure Grounds, walled kitchen garden and busier areas of the park such as Lake Brew at Hardwick village.
If dogs return when called, we recommend it is safe to allow them off lead in quieter areas of the park.
Clumber Park is home to its very own dog-friendly cafe, Central Bark.
It offers somewhere warm indoors to shelter from the wind and rain, or there's a coffee garden outside to enjoy in the sunshine. We have dog bowls for your canine friends, as well as toys for them to play with, ensuring that your dog will be in their element.
We also offer doggy products to purchase, just in case you may have forgotten to bring something on your walk.
If you dog has thoroughly enjoyed their day and needs a quick clean down before getting back in the car, our new warm water dog shower is available for them to enjoy.
Open every day from 9.00 - 15.00, we serve hot and cold snacks and all your favourite drinks made to order. You'll find Central Bark between the walled kitchen garden and the cricket ground.
Every Wednesday at 10.00 from Central Bark.
Come and enjoy a leisurely led walk around Clumber Park, and treat yourself to a cuppa and a piece of cake in the café afterwards.
First Sunday of every month at 10.30 from Central Bark.
Explore different areas of Clumber Park while meeting like-minded dog loving families.
Note: for all our walks, please wear appropriate footwear and clothing for the weather. All dogs to be kept on a lead and should be sociable with other dogs and owners. No booking required, please just turn up on the day.
Every September we hold a fun, family-friendly Dog Show. Enter 'Waggiest Tail', 'Prettiest Eyes', Best Junior Handler' and many more. Visit the show stalls to pick up a treat and grab a bite to eat in Central Bark.
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 Clumber Park 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.
With 3,800 acres of parkland to explore, there's so much to see and do at Clumber Park this autumn.
From wild adventures in the woods to family bike rides around the estate, there are plenty of ways to make memories at Clumber Park this autumn.
From lakeside runs to woodland rides, Clumber Park has 20 miles of trails for cyclists, runners and walkers to explore.
The 19th century Chapel of St Mary is a must-see on a visit to Clumber Park.
Discover how Clumber Park’s walled kitchen garden is maintained using traditional gardening techniques and is one of only a handful of its kind in existence.
Whether looking for food, drink or the perfect gift, Clumber Park has something for everyone.