Visiting Oxburgh Estate with your dog

Our pawprint rating system

We’ve been working on making it easier for you to find out how dog-friendly your visit will be before you arrive. To help with this, we've created a new pawprint rating system and given all the places in our care a rating. You can find this information in the National Trust members' handbook.

Oxburgh Estate is a two pawprint rated place.

These places have water bowls, dog bins and dog-friendly walks. You’ll be able to take your dog into some areas, but not everywhere. Read on to discover exactly where you can take your dog.

Where can my dog go? 

Dogs and well-behaved owners are welcome across the estate (including inside the tearoom and gift shop) apart from inside Oxburgh Hall. However, dogs assisting visitors are welcome inside the hall. 

Does my dog need to remain on a lead?

We poliety ask that dogs are kept on a lead at all times, this includes in the wider parkland. 

The Canine Code

We’ve worked with our partner Forthglade to come up with this Canine Code, which helps to make sure everyone can enjoy their day:

• Keep them close: using a short lead helps to keep your dog from disturbing ground-nesting birds and farm animals. It's essential to use a short lead around sheep. But if cattle approach you, it's best to let your dog off the lead, and call them back when it's safe to do so.
• Pick up the poo: please always clear up after your dog. If you can't find a bin nearby, take the poo bags home with you.
• Stay on the ball: remember that not everyone loves dogs, and some people fear them. So make sure your dog doesn't run up to other people, especially children.
• Crockery is for humans: water bowls are available around the site. Please ask a member of the team if there is anything else you need.