Top 10 Dog-Friendly Things To do in York I PetsPyjamas

Discover a realm where history, art, and natural beauty wag their tails to welcome you and your furry companion in Yorkshire. Set sail on a tranquil canal cruise at Skipton, where serene waters mirror the timeless landscapes, offering a unique perspective of Yorkshire’s charm. Step into a scene from a classic novel at Castle Howard, exploring its majestic gardens with your loyal companion by your side. The journey of discovery flourishes at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, where art and nature entwine amidst verdant meadows, inviting curious paws and contemplative gazes.

Enjoy these and many other dog-friendly adventure tours in Yorkshire, as you explore, unwind, and revel in the warm embrace of their dog-friendliness.

The River Ouse Sightseeing Cruise – York
Hop on board the York City Cruise. The trip lasts from 45 minutes to one hour and is an entertaining and informative tour of the River Ouse, with four-legged friends invited along too. Escape the city rush and enjoy York from a very different perspective whilst the friendly and knowledgeable team guides you leisurely up and downstream. During your cruise, your Captain will keep you entertained with a live, sightseeing commentary. Learn about York’s famous history of flooding and its previous prosperity as an inland port, all while sailing along the very river that brought the Romans and the Vikings to this beautiful city.

The Original Harry Potter Locations Tour
Harry Potter fans will be delighted to know that furry friends are welcome on this dog-friendly tour. Explore the city of York, and learn all about its history and related movie trivia! You will be sorted into teams, and play quizzes and games, whilst you learn about the film universe and the history of York. Set off on your journey around town with your dog in tow, enjoying trivia quizzes from your guide along the way to earn points for your team. With an animated scoreboard, video clips of movie scenes, costume pieces, and reenactments, this is a fabulous interactive experience for the whole family to enjoy including furry friends.

North Yorks Moors Railway Heritage Steam Train
Catch the North Yorks Moors Railway heritage steam train which goes from the dog-friendly town of Pickering to the seaside town of Whitby. Your dog will love peering out of the window to experience the fabulous scenery of the North York Moors National Park. The train chugs through 24 miles of fabulous Yorkshire countryside and you can hop off and on at various stations along the way. Stop off at Newtondale Halt in the centre of the moors for a lovely walk in the woods. A small charge is made for furry friends but they are sure to enjoy this fun-packed day out.

Yorkshire Arboretum, Castle Howard
Situated in the Howardian Hills, An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Castle Howard Arboretum is near Malton in North Yorkshire. It features 120 acres which includes 6,000 trees from around the world, lakes and ponds and a stunning landscape of parkland. There are two trails you can follow, one taking an hour and the other two hours – depending on how active you are feeling. Your dog will be able to enjoy off-lead walks in some designated areas and there’s also a dog-friendly cafe which features delicious home-cooked food. A great day out for furry friends.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park
The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is located just outside Wakefield and is a definite must-see featuring amazing outdoor sculptures dotted around the grounds which include works by Damien Hurst, Barbara Hepworth and Ai WeiWei. Cultured dogs will love walking around the grounds with over 500 acres of gorgeous parkland to explore and lots of cafes along the way. Almost everywhere is dog-friendly except the indoor exhibitions and the area around the Upper Lake or the Menagerie Wood to protect livestock and wildlife. Entry to the Park is free, although you will need to pay for parking.

The Historic East Side of Whitby
Whitby’s historic East Side has a close affinity with the sea and this self-guided audio tour provides an ideal introduction to local pastimes like fishing and rowing as well as the shipwrecks along our shore. It also provides a scenic walk for your dog with lots of new scents and smells along the way. You’ll hear about Whitby’s handcrafted Lucky Ducks, its fishing heritage, the legend of the Penny Hedge, how Whitby might have inspired one of Charles Dickens’s most well-known characters, the German bombardment of the town in 1914 and visit some of the quirkiest places to have a drink along the way as well as the viewpoints most people miss. Be sure to pack your camera.

Haunted York – Self-Guided Audio Tour
Skip the busy ghost tours, and see the spooky side of York on a self-guided ghost tour with your four-legged friend by your side. You’ll download a cellphone App, then listen to an audio tour to track down the ghouls and spirits that haunt the historic city of York. Linger where and when you want, or complete the tour within an hour; the experience is independent so you have the freedom to enjoy roaming the cobbled streets of York at your own pace.

Canal Cruise at Skipton
This guided tour is fun whatever the weather, featuring the finest countryside views you can get without moving your feet. Your canine will love being on the water and the one-hour tour with commentary by award-winning comedian Dave Spike of “Phoenix Nights” fame who takes you on a whistle-stop tour of Skipton sharing lots of canal history along the way. The tour operates daily from March to October.

Photography walking tour of York
See the historic buildings and monuments of York through a lens on this unique walking photography tour. Take photos with the assistance of your professional photographer guide making sure to include your best furry friend in all the pictures, and learn about the history of the ancient city as you go. You will learn how to take photographs of landscapes, buildings and street portraits with your own camera, whether you have a sophisticated camera with a zoom attachment or you are using your smartphone.

Romans, Vikings & Medieval Marvels in York
Learn more about the history and treasures of York Minster, and the great city around it on this downloadable audio tour of the City of York where well-behaved dogs are invited along too, History buffs will enjoy learning about the extraordinary stories from history of The Shambles, and the great city around it, on this downloadable audio tour of the City of York. You will also learn the history of Clifford’s Tower and discover more about the ruins of the Abbey and how the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall is part of the extraordinary story of the city. Hear about the Treasurer’s House, and its amazing ghost story, and discover the Mansion House, the amazingly atmospheric Holy Trinity Church.