Dog-Friendly Places
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.
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
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
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
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
All of our Dog-Friendly properties
Find a great historic place near you to visit with your dog.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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