Two visitors holding hands whilst walking their dog at Tarn Hows, Cumbria — Visitors walking at Tarn Hows, Cumbria | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Dog-friendly places to visit

With parks, woods, moors and miles of coastline to explore, find a walk that both you and your dog will love. You can also learn about how we’re welcoming dogs to the places in our care.

A visitor with their dog leaving the Muddy Paws café at Lyme Park, Cheshire

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Visiting National Trust places with your dog

If you’re bringing your dog(s) to the places we care for, you'll find information on our pawprint rating system and the Canine Code to help plan your visit.

A man sitting at a cafe table with two large dogs

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Best walks with dog-friendly cafés

Find a place to sit and relax with your dog after a good walk. Here's a selection of great walks with dog-friendly cafés at the end to round off the day.

A dog on the lawn with dog treats from the Forthglade range at Ickworth House, Suffolk

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How we're working with Forthglade for dog-friendly visits

We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade to create the Dogs Welcome project, helping you and your dog(s) get the most out of the places in our care.

Visitors exploring the parkland in autumn at Croome, Worcestershire

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Pooch Passports

Find out more about the Pooch Passport scheme and discover dog-friendly places to explore together. Collect stamps from participating places on your days out and your dog(s) will receive a special treat from our partners at Forthglade.