Visitors walking their dogs in Walk Wood at Sheffield Park and Garden, East Sussex — Visitors walking their dogs in Walk Wood at Sheffield Park and Garden | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

Dog-friendly places in Sussex

We know dogs are very much part of family life. Here are some of the fantastic locations and landscapes you can all explore together in Sussex. Grab your walking boots and plan your next adventure with your dog today.

Visitor walking with dogs in the grounds around Bodiam Castle, East Sussex

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Bodiam Castle

Dogs on short leads are welcome in the grounds surrounding the moat. Please leave your dog with a friend before going inside the castle.

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Bateman's

Dogs are very welcome at Bateman's. Bring your furry companion along on a short lead for a stroll around the gardens or out on the wider estate.

A dog at Sheffield Park and Garden in Sussex

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Sheffield Park

We love dogs at Sheffield Park and Garden. They are welcome on a short lead in the garden, except Saturday mornings before 1pm, on the parkland, in Walk Wood, in the shop and the Garden Room at the Coach House Café.

Woman walking her dog on the beach, with chalk cliffs behind, at Birling Gap, East USsex

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Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters

Responsible dog walkers are welcome at Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, a great place for you and your dog to walk. Dogs are also very welcome in the café and shop.

Close-up of a visitor holding their dog on a lead at the Vyne, Hampshire

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Petworth

We love dogs here at Petworth, in fact spaniels were the favourite pet of the 3rd Earl of Egremont. We welcome dogs to stretch their legs in Petworth Park all year round.

A close-up image of a tan-brown dog with a white muzzle and zip, with trees visible in the background

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Standen

Your four-legged friends are welcome at Standen. You can explore acres of woodland on the wider estate and follow paths around the formal garden.

Two dogs in the garden of a holiday cottage on the Holnicote Estate in Somerset

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Nymans

Dogs are welcome at Nymans under close control in the woodland nature reserve all year round, and in the garden during the winter months.

Visitor dog walking at Ickworth, Suffolk

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Uppark

With meadow and woodland to explore, and nearby walking routes at Harting Down, Uppark is the perfect place to bring your dog in any season, to relax, have a snack and enjoy the view.