Visiting Erddig with your dog

Visiting Erddig with your dog 

There’s plenty to explore with your dog at Erddig, from the historic garden and courtyards to walks across the wider estate. Find out where dogs are welcome, the guidance to follow and the facilities available during your visit. 

Our pawprint rating system 

Erddig is a two pawprint rated place. Dogs are welcome in many outdoor areas and selected indoor spaces, with water and waste facilities available. There are some areas where dogs can’t go, so read on to help plan your visit. 

Visiting the garden with your dog 

Dogs are welcome in the garden at Erddig during normal opening hours. 

Following a four-month trial in 2026, feedback from visitors, staff and volunteers was considered alongside the impact on the garden. The trial arrangements worked well, and the extended garden access becomes permanent from 1 September 2026. 

To help us look after the garden and make sure everyone can enjoy their visit, please: 

• keep your dog on a short, non-extendable lead 

• stay on the garden paths – “paws on paths” 

• pick up after your dog and use the bins provided 

• follow local signs and any guidance from the team. 

If you need a short lead, please ask the team at Visitor Welcome.

Where else can I take my dog? 

Dogs are welcome in many areas around Erddig, including the wider estate, the courtyards and several visitor spaces. These include the Parlour, bookshop, West Front, stables and garages, glasshouses and Plant Sales Centre. 

Please keep your dog on a lead while exploring the wider estate and look out for local signs and notices during your visit.

Walking on the estate 

Erddig’s 1,200-acre estate has woodland, parkland, riverside paths and views back towards the house. There are several waymarked routes to choose from, and you can pick up a map when you arrive to help plan your walk. 

The parkland is home to livestock and wildlife throughout the year. Please keep your dog on a lead and under close control, and always follow temporary signs or restrictions. A designated off-lead area in the parkland, close to Felin Puleston Countryside Centre, is marked with signage.  

Woof's Den 

Woof’s Den is Erddig’s dog agility area in Big Wood. Free to use, it gives dogs and their owners another way to explore the estate together, with obstacles made largely from natural materials from the estate, including hoops, hurdles and balance beams. 

Please note: Woof’s Den is different from Wolf’s Den Natural Play Area. Wolf’s Den is a children’s play area and dogs aren’t permitted there, except assistance dogs. 

Places where dogs aren't permitted 

Dogs aren’t permitted in the following areas, except assistance dogs: 

• Erddig Hall 

• Hayloft Restaurant 

• the shop 

• Wolf’s Den Natural Play Area 

Eating and drinking with your dog 

Dogs are welcome in the Parlour, where you can stop for tea, coffee and cakes together. Dogs aren’t currently permitted inside Hayloft Restaurant, except assistance dogs. 

Assistance dogs 

Assistance dogs are welcome throughout Erddig, including the Hall, garden, Hayloft Restaurant, shop and Wolf’s Den Natural Play Area. Please speak to a member of the team if there’s anything we can do to help during your visit. 

Dog waste and water 

Please always pick up after your dog. Dog waste bins are available around Erddig, and spare dog waste bags are available from Visitor Welcome if you’ve forgotten yours. 

A water point for dog bowls is available in the Stable Yard. Please ask a member of the team if you need help finding the nearest facility. 

Help us look after Erddig 

Following a few simple steps helps protect the garden, wildlife and livestock while making sure everyone can enjoy their day: 

• Keep them close: use a short lead and keep your dog under control. 

• Pick up the poo: always clear up after your dog and use a bin where one is available. 

• Watch the signs: local signs will let you know about temporary restrictions or changes. 

• Stay on the ball: not everyone is comfortable around dogs, so please give other people plenty of space. 

Thank you for helping us look after Erddig. 

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