English Heritage gets dog tails wagging!
For dog owners who struggle to find places to enjoy days out with their beloved pets, English Heritage has teamed up with the Kennel Club to highlight a number of historic sites in the North of England where dogs and their owners can enjoy a warm welcome and a day out worth barking about.
With the majority of English Heritage sites situated in beautiful outdoor surroundings with acres of land or gardens to roam in, visitors and their pooches are spoilt for choice with English Heritage when looking for things to do this summer
Rosemary Smart, Kennel Club Chief Executive, said: “It’s wonderful to see that English Heritage, which provides such lovely places to visit, also welcomes dogs. The issue is really important to us at the Kennel Club and our ‘Open for Dogs’ campaign is all about improving and extending access to public places for dogs and their owners, so it’s fantastic that English Heritage is leading the way. With the holiday season coming up it will be such good news for so many people that English Heritage provides so many dog friendly sites.”
Richard Polley, head of visitor operations for Cumbria and Lancashire at English Heritage added: “Our sites are great for a day out for families, couples and dog owners alike. Many of our visitors to sites such as Carlisle Castle in Cumbria, our Roman Forts along Hadrian’s Wall and garden sites like Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens are amazed at the grounds and space available to the public and their pets. We are keen to stress that we want to welcome responsible dog owners who keep their well-behaved pets on leads, under control and ensure they pick up any deposits that their doggies may leave behind!”
Some of the top English Heritage dog friendly sites in the North include:
• Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Northumberland
• Birdoswald Roman Fort, Cumbria
• Carlisle Castle, Cumbria
• Chesters Roman Fort, Northumberland
• Housesteads Roman Fort, Northumberland
• Lindisfarne Priory, Holy Island, Northumberland
• Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Tyne and Wear
• Warkworth Castle and Hermitage, Northumberland
For details of more sites, please visit the English Heritage website.
Top tips from the Kennel club when taking your dog on a day out include:
1. If you are planning to bring your dog always consider what to do with your dog whilst visiting indoor attractions and how you are going to travel around. While many English Heritage sites welcome dogs, they are not allowed indoors (unless they are guide dogs) and dogs must be kept on a lead and under control in public areas at all times.
2. Never leave your dog unattended in a vehicle, even for a short while, when its warm or hot outside. The temperature inside your car will double that outside in 6-10 minutes.
3. All dogs are required by law to wear a collar and tag bearing the name and address of the owner.
4. If you are on holiday, it is a good idea to have a temporary tag with your holiday address on it. If you lose your dog, please contact an appropriate local council as soon as possible.
5. All dog-friendly English Heritage sites are marked in the visitor information on the English Heritage website but note that there may be certain areas that are restricted to dogs for health and safety reasons. For further details on all dog friendly sites, plus opening times and admission prices, please call 0870 333 1181 or go to the website www.english-heritage.org.uk
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