The United Kingdom is a haven for both dog lovers and owners, offering a variety of exciting dog-friendly days out to enjoy with your furry friend. From beautiful beaches and stunning countryside walks to historic estates and engaging dog-friendly attractions, there are countless adventures waiting for you and your pet.
To help you plan your next outing, we’ve compiled a list of the 15 best dog-friendly days out in the UK. While planning out dog-friendly activities for your visit, don’t forget to browse through our dog-friendly hotels, pubs with rooms, and cottages in the UK, available for booking on PetsPyjamas.
1. The Eden Project
Bodelva, Par, Cornwall PL24 2SG
The Eden Project in Cornwall is a unique and dog-friendly attraction, featuring impressive biodomes housing diverse plant species from around the world. With miles of outdoor paths, dog waste bins, and even water bowls for your pup, all dogs are welcome and the Eden Project is a fantastic day out for the whole family, including your dog.
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2. The Lake District National Park
Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal LA9 7RL
The Lake District National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty, offers some of the most stunning scenery in the UK, making it a perfect dog-friendly destination for outdoor enthusiasts. With countless walking trails, picturesque lakes, and charming villages to explore, you and your pup will have an unforgettable adventure in this beautiful region.
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3. Polesden Lacey
Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, Dorking RH5 6BD
This dog-friendly National Trust property in Surrey boasts beautiful gardens, woodland walks, and a stunning Edwardian mansion to explore with your canine companion. Polesden Lacey also offers designated dog-friendly play areas, ensuring a fantastic day out for you and your furry friend.
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4. Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh, Northumberland NE69 7DF
Bamburgh Castle, situated on the stunning Northumberland coastline, is a dog-friendly historic attraction that welcomes well-behaved pups on short leads everywhere. Explore the castle grounds and soak in the incredible sea views with your four-legged friend by your side.
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5. Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
Fountains, Ripon HG4 3DY
Dogs are welcome at this UNESCO World Heritage Site in North Yorkshire on its extensive grounds, making it a fantastic dog-friendly day out. Explore the ancient ruins of Fountains Abbey, wander through the beautiful Studley Royal Water Garden, and enjoy a picnic with your pup in the stunning surroundings.
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6. Dartmoor National Park
Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot TQ13 9JQ
Dartmoor National Park in Devon offers a vast landscape of rugged moorland, picturesque villages, and ancient stone circles, making it an ideal dog-friendly destination for nature lovers. With miles of walking trails and breathtaking scenery, you and your pup will have a memorable adventure exploring this beautiful region.
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7. Blenheim Palace
Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1PP
This dog-friendly UNESCO World Heritage Site in Oxfordshire, with its fascinating history, Blenheim Palace boasts stunning gardens and parkland, perfect for a leisurely walk where dogs are welcome. While dogs are not allowed inside the palace itself, they are welcome on leads in the extensive grounds, ensuring an enjoyable day out for you and your pup.
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8. Westonbirt Arboretum
Westonbirt, Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8QS
Westonbirt Arboretum is a dog-friendly attraction in Gloucestershire that features over 15,000 different types of trees from around the world. With miles of walking paths and seasonal special events throughout, this beautiful location offers a perfect day out for you and your four-legged friend.
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9. Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
Carrochan, Carrochan Road, Balloch G83 8EG
This breathtaking dog-friendly national park in Scotland offers a vast landscape of lochs, forests, sandy beaches, and hills for you and your pup to explore. With woodland trails, countless walking trails and picturesque views, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts and their canine companions.
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10. The Norfolk Broads
Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY
The Norfolk Broads is a network of navigable rivers and lakes, making it a unique and dog-friendly destination in the UK. Hire a dog-friendly boat and explore the beautiful waterways, or take a leisurely walk along the riverbanks with your furry friend.
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11. Tintagel Castle
Castle Road, Tintagel, Cornwall PL34 0HE
This dog-friendly historic site in Cornwall offers a fascinating day out, steeped in myths and legends. With dramatic coastal views and a woodland walk around the ruins of the castle to explore, Tintagel Castle is an ideal destination for a day out with your canine companion.
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12. Margam Country Park
Margam, Neath Port Talbot, South Wales SA13 2TJ
This dog-friendly country park in South Wales offers over 1,000 acres of beautiful parkland, woodland, and gardens for you and your pup to explore. With walking trails, a deer park, and a historic castle, Margam Country Park provides an enjoyable day out for the whole family, including your four-legged friend.
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13. Chatsworth House
Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1PP
Chatsworth House, a magnificent stately home in Derbyshire, welcomes dogs on leads in its extensive parkland and gardens. While dogs are not allowed inside the house itself, the formal gardens and beautiful outdoor surroundings offer a fantastic dog-friendly day out for you and your pup.
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14. Portmeirion Village
Portmeirion, Minffordd, Penrhyndeudraeth LL48 6ER
This unique, dog-friendly village in North Wales is an architectural marvel, featuring colourful Italianate buildings and stunning gardens. With its picturesque setting and beautiful coastal views, Portmeirion Village offers a fantastic day out for you and your furry friend.
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15. Stourhead Estate
Stourhead, Stourton, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 6QD
This dog-friendly National Trust property in Wiltshire boasts beautifully landscaped gardens, a magnificent lake, and a Palladian mansion to explore with your canine companion. Stourhead Estate also offers designated dog-friendly areas and walking trails, ensuring a fantastic day out for you and your pup.
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The United Kingdom offers its responsible owners a wealth of dog-friendly days out, ensuring that you and your furry friend can enjoy memorable adventures together. From beautiful beaches and historic estates to stunning national parks, historic places and unique attractions, the UK has something for every dog owner and their beloved pet. Don’t forget to explore our wide range of dog-friendly hotels, pubs with rooms, and even dog-friendly holiday cottages in the UK, available for booking on PetsPyjamas.
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