Visiting Overbeck's Garden with your dog

Frequently Asked Questions

• Where can my dog go at Overbeck's Garden?

  Our visitor map and blue pawprint markers in the garden highlight the routes dogs may use. Please stay on the paths, and not on the grass. Dogs are allowed to explore the Olive Grove but please stay on the mown pathways.

  Please keep dogs on short, fixed leads. While many of us love dogs, not everyone does. Our dog friendly paths can be narrow, so please be mindful of others.

  Dogs are very welcome in the outside space at Overbeck's Garden cafe kiosk.

• Where can’t my dog go?

  Dogs are not permitted in the Banana Garden or any grassed areas (except the mown pathways in the Olive Garden).

• What do I need to know in advance of my visit with my dog?

  Overbeck's Garden has narrow paths in places and is home to some very rare - and sometimes spiky - plants. As such only well-behaved dogs on a short lead (not a flexi or retractable style) will be allowed to enter the garden. If you don’t have the right kind of lead, our friendly Welcome Team will offer you a lead-swap for your visit. Please bring bags to dispose of any waste.

• What facilities do you have for my dog?

  We provide dog bowls and additional bins near the car park to manage waste. Our refreshment kiosk offers water and dog treats, and dogs are welcome outside the kiosk where a small paddle pool is available during hot weather. Our Visitor Welcome Hut carries extra leads and poo bags should you forget anything on your visit.

• Can I bring my dog on a garden tour at Overbeck's?

  Unfortunately, only assistance dogs can be accommodated on a booked tour.