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Dog-Friendly Days Out
We love dogs as much as you do, so there's no reason to leave your furry friend at home. We've got lots of options for dog-friendly days out at our castles, abbeys and historic gardens. Scroll down to discover the historic places where you can take your pet on an adventure that will really get their tails wagging.
Please note:
Always keep your dog on a lead when you're in fields with livestock, and please clean up after your pet. See specific site pages for details.
Top picks by region
Here are our top picks of historic places across England that we think you and your dog will love exploring.
You can also
view a full list of our dog-friendly properties.
North of England - Top Pick
Whitby Abbey
North Yorkshire
For nearly 700 years, the splendid 13th-century gothic Abbey has towered high above the town of Whitby. Today you can experience a dog walk like no other and take in wonderful views of the coastline and town while you explore the Abbey’s gothic remains. Above all, doesn’t every dog enjoy a trip to the seaside?
Visit Whitby Abbey
South of England - Top Pick
Tintagel Castle
Cornwall
Tintagel Castle is a firm favourite for our canine visitors. Not only does the castle offer a lovely walk through the impressive ruins, but there is also a secluded beach, perfect for picnics and a quick paddle. A place of history, myths and stunning scenery, dogs and owners alike will love exploring this coastal Cornish gem.
Visit Tintagel Castle
London - Top Pick
Marble Hill
London
A day out at Marble Hill is a real treat for the whole family, and your four-legged friend will love running around this idyllic landscape. This beautiful Palladian villa is set in 66 acres of outstanding riverside parkland near Richmond in West London, ideal for family days out in the fresh air. Enjoy a picnic or a visit to our newly refurbished café where dogs on leads are welcome in the designated dog areas.
Visit Marble Hill
East of England - Top Pick
Audley End House and Gardens
Essex
You and your canine companion will love spending the day in Audley End’s award-winning gardens. Wander through acres of parkland remodelled by Capability Brown and enjoy extensive views of the Essex countryside. Your visit could include: the beautifully restored parterre; the gorgeous serpentine lake and the dog friendly Cart Yard café. Perfect for a day relaxing in the spacious grounds of one of England’s grandest mansions.
Visit Audley End House and Gardens
West of England - Top Pick
Kenilworth Castle
Warwickshire
Kenilworth Castle is among Britain’s biggest historical sites. This vast medieval fortress endured a famous siege and later became a splendid medieval palace. You and your dog can explore 900 years of history as you wander the mighty medieval keep; climb the towers to admire the fantastic views; and walk in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth I through the beautifully recreated Elizabethan Garden.
Visit Kenilworth Castle
Full List of Dog-Friendly Properties
Find a great historic place near you to visit with your dog.
East Midlands
Ashby de la Zouch Castle
, Leicestershire
Kirby Hall
, Northamptonshire
Peveril Castle
, Derbyshire
Bolsover Castle
, Derbyshire
East Of England
Audley End House and Gardens
, Essex
Castle Acre: Castle Acre Priory
, Norfolk
Denny Abbey and the Farmland Museum
, Cambridgeshire
Framlingham Castle
, Suffolk
Landguard Fort
, Suffolk
Tilbury Fort
, Essex
Wrest Park
, Bedfordshire
North West
Ambleside Roman Fort
, Cumbria
Beeston Castle and Woodland Park
, Cheshire
Birdoswald Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall
, Cumbria
Bow Bridge
, Cumbria
Brougham Castle
, Cumbria
Brough Castle
, Cumbria
Carlisle Castle
, Cumbria
Castlerigg Stone Circle
, Cumbria
Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls
, Cheshire
Chester Roman Amphitheatre
, Cheshire
Clifton Hall
, Cumbria
Countess Pillar, Brougham
, Cumbria
Furness Abbey
, Cumbria
Hardknott Roman Fort
, Cumbria
King Arthur's Round Table
, Cumbria
Mayburgh Henge
, Cumbria
Penrith Castle
, Cumbria
Piel Castle
, Cumbria
Ravenglass Roman Bath House
, Cumbria
Shap Abbey
, Cumbria
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
, Cumbria
Warton Old Rectory
, Lancashire
Wetheral Priory Gatehouse
, Cumbria
Whalley Abbey Gatehouse
, Lancashire
London
Chiswick House and Gardens
, London
Kenwood
, London
Marble Hill
London
North East
Auckland Castle Deer House
, Durham
Aydon Castle
, Northumberland
Barnard Castle
, Durham
Belsay Hall, Castle
and
Gardens
, Northumberland
Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks and Main Guard
, Northumberland
Black Carts Turret - Hadrian's Wall
, Northumberland
Black Middens Bastle House
, Northumberland
Bowes Castle
, Durham
Brinkburn Priory
, Northumberland
Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
, Northumberland
Corbridge Roman Town - Hadrian's Wall
, Northumberland
Derwentcote Steel Furnace
, Durham
Dunstanburgh Castle
, Northumberland
Edlingham Castle
, Northumberland
Egglestone Abbey
, Durham
Etal Castle
, Northumberland
Finchale Priory
, Durham
Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall
, Northumberland
Hylton Castle
, Tyne and Wear
Lindisfarne Priory
, Northumberland
Norham Castle
, Northumberland
Prudhoe Castle
, Northumberland
Tynemouth Priory and Castle
, Tyne and Wear
Warkworth Castle and Hermitage
, Northumberland
South East
1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield
, East Sussex
Appuldurcombe House
, Isle of Wight
Bayham Old Abbey
, Kent
Carisbrooke Castle
, Isle of Wight
Dover Castle
, Kent
Hurst Castle
, Hampshire
Osborne
, Isle of Wight
Pevensey Castle
, East Sussex
Portchester Castle
, Hampshire
Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre
, Kent
St Augustine's Abbey
, Kent
South West
Ballowall Barrow
, Cornwall
Bant's Carn Burial Chamber and Halangy Down Ancient Village
, Isles of Scilly
Belas Knap Long Barrow
, Gloucestershire
Berry Pomeroy Castle
, Devon
Bratton Camp and White Horse
, Wiltshire
Carn Euny Ancient Village
, Cornwall
Chysauster Ancient Village
, Cornwall
Cirencester Amphitheatre
, Gloucestershire
Cleeve Abbey
, Somerset
Cromwell's Castle
, Isles of Scilly
Dartmouth Castle
, Devon
Farleigh Hungerford Castle
, Somerset
Garrison Walls
, Isles of Scilly
Great Witcombe Roman Villa
, Gloucestershire
Grimspound
, Devon
Hailes Abbey
, Gloucestershire
Halliggye Fogou
, Cornwall
Hatfield Earthworks (Marden Henge)
, Wiltshire
Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village
, Devon
Hurlers Stone Circles
, Cornwall
King Charles's Castle
, Isles of Scilly
Kingston Russell Stone Circle
, Dorset
Knowlton Church and Earthworks
, Dorset
Launceston Castle
, Cornwall
Ludgershall Castle and Cross
, Wiltshire
Lydford Castle and Saxon Town
, Devon
Maiden Castle
, Dorset
Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement
, Devon
Nunney Castle
, Somerset
Nympsfield Long Barrow
, Gloucestershire
Offa's Dyke
, Gloucestershire
Okehampton Castle
, Devon
Old Blockhouse
, Isles of Scilly
Old Sarum
, Wiltshire
Old Wardour Castle
, Wiltshire
Over Bridge
, Gloucestershire
Pendennis Castle
, Cornwall
Penhallam Manor
, Cornwall
Porth Hellick Down Burial Chamber
, Isles of Scilly
Portland Castle
, Dorset
Restormel Castle
, Cornwall
Sir Bevil Grenville's Monument
, Somerset
Stanton Drew Circles and Cove
, Somerset
St Breock Downs Monolith
, Cornwall
St Catherine's Castle
, Cornwall
St Mawes Castle
, Cornwall
The Nine Stones
, Dorset
The Sanctuary
, Avebury, Wiltshire
Tintagel Castle
, Cornwall
Totnes Castle
, Devon
Uley Long Barrow (Hetty Pegler's Tump)
, Gloucestershire
Upper Plym Valley
, Devon
West Kennet Avenue
, Avebury, Wiltshire
West Midlands
Acton Burnell Castle
, Shropshire
Buildwas Abbey
, Shropshire
Clun Castle
, Shropshire
Goodrich Castle
, Herefordshire
Haughmond Abbey
, Shropshire
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
, Warwickshire
Lilleshall Abbey
, Shropshire
Longtown Castle
, Herefordshire
Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle
, Shropshire
Moreton Corbet Castle
, Shropshire
Old Oswestry Hill Fort
, Shropshire
Sherborne Old Castle
, Dorset
Stokesay Castle
, Shropshire
Wall Roman Site
, Staffordshire
Wenlock Priory
, Shropshire
White Ladies Priory
, Shropshire
Wigmore Castle
, Herefordshire
Witley Court and Gardens
, Worcestershire
Wroxeter Roman City
, Shropshire
Yorkshire and the Humber
Aldborough Roman Site
, North Yorkshire
Burton Agnes Manor House
, East Riding of Yorkshire
Byland Abbey
, North Yorkshire
Conisbrough Castle
, South Yorkshire
Easby Abbey
, North Yorkshire
Gainsthorpe Medieval Village
, Humberside (former county)
Helmsley Castle
, North Yorkshire
Howden Minster
, East Riding of Yorkshire
Kirkham Priory
, North Yorkshire
Marmion Tower
, North Yorkshire
Middleham Castle
, North Yorkshire
Monk Bretton Priory
, South Yorkshire
Mount Grace Priory
, North Yorkshire
Pickering Castle
, North Yorkshire
Piercebridge Roman Bridge
, North Yorkshire
Richmond Castle
, North Yorkshire
Rievaulx Abbey
, North Yorkshire
Roche Abbey
, South Yorkshire
Scarborough Castle
, North Yorkshire
Skipsea Castle
, East Riding of Yorkshire
Spofforth Castle
, North Yorkshire
Stanwick Iron Age Fortifications
, North Yorkshire
Steeton Hall Gateway
, North Yorkshire
Wharram Percy Deserted Medieval Village
, North Yorkshire
Wheeldale Roman Road
, North Yorkshire
Whitby Abbey
, North Yorkshire
Dog-Friendly Holiday Cottages
Treat yourself and your dog to a stay in one of our dog-friendly holiday cottages and sleep within the grounds of a castle, abbey or stately home. Here are our picks for the best places to stay with your best friend.
Please note, you can bring up to two dogs to our holiday cottages. There's a cleaning charge of £30 per pooch, excluding hearing and guide dogs.
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Callie's Cottage, Pendennis
Built in the early 1900s this former Sergeant's Mess has been converted into a stylish two-bedroom holiday cottage and is located in the heart of Pendennis Castle.
No 1 Sovereign's Gate, Osborne
This cottage has its own private garden where you can relax and enjoy the grandeur of Osborne and its estate. Choose from one of two cottages.
REFECTORY COTTAGE, RIEVAULX ABBEY
Soak up the serenity of the ruins of what was once one of the wealthiest abbeys in the country. Rievaulx Abbey is a treat no matter what end of the leash you're on.
South Lodge, Battle Abbey
Wake up next to one of the most famous battlefields in history where King Harold clashed with William the Conqueror in the Battle of Hastings.
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