Dog Friendly Activities in the United Kingdom

Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on vacation. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in the United Kingdom, we can point you towards the nearest off-leash dog park, the most popular dog beach, a really great hiking trail, and lots of other places to play with Fido.

Saunton Beach

Braunton, UK

Saunton Beach An idyllically situated dog friendly beach, Saunton Sands measures at over 3 miles of stunning golden sand and plays host to some of the best surf in the country – when the conditions are right!

Found between the villages of Braunton and Croyde in North Devon, England, Saunton is the beach of choice for dog owners in the area. Unlike other beaches in the UK, Saunton allows dogs all year round. The beach is backed by Braunton Burrows UNESCO Biosphere reserve - the biggest sand dune system in England! Come and let your dogs run on the beach, swim in the sea, and explore the sand dunes! It's a dog's paradise!

If you're looking for dog friendly accommodation in the area, Saunton Beach Villas are the place to chose. They are located just a stone's throw from the beach and enjoy an unrivalled location unlike any cottage, caravan, or hotel you've stayed in before!

Arriving by the B3231 from Braunton the main entrance is a turning on the left after Saunton Sands Golf Club.

The facilities are easy to locate on arrival and staff in the car park are always happy to help with any questions you may have. See Details

Heaton Park

Manchester, UK

Heaton Park Heaton Park is pet-friendly. Located in Manchester, this large municipal park covers 600-acres in total. Dogs are welcome in the park, as long as they are on a leash throughout. Take a wander past the 18-hole golf course and check out the rowing boats on the lake. The pathways wind gently around the green spaces in the park and make for a great setting for an afternoon stroll. Stop for a moment on one of the benches adjacent to a large pond. The park opens at 8am every day of the week. See Details

Walton Hall Park

Liverpool, UK

Walton Hall Park Walton Hall Park is pet-friendly. This popular park spans over 125 acres, featuring a small lake and playgrounds for children. There's plenty of grassy areas for informal sporting and a fitness trail for walking your dog, winding 3.25km around the park. The park is always open. See Details

Black Rock Lave Net Heritage Fishing

Portskewett, UK

Black Rock Lave Net Heritage Fishing Black Rock Lave Net Heritage Fishing is a traditional fishing method for salmon. Watch fishermen fish with hand held nets by the old railway crossing of the Severn Estuary. Visitors can watch the fishermen work from above at the Black Rock Picnic Site. There are large open areas nearby where dogs can be exercised and the fishery welcomes Fidos to come along and watch too! See Details

Millfields Park

London, UK

Millfields Park Millfields Park is pet-friendly. Bring your dog for a leashed walk around this public recreation area in London. The park is located next to a river, with a play area, cricket and soccer fields, tennis courts, a running track and a conservation area. See Details

Malin and Goetz

London, UK

Malin and Goetz Malin and Goetz is a pet-friendly skincare store in Islington, London. They specialize in products for humans, but they've also created a dog shampoo that is designed specifically for a dog's sensitive skin. Every Thursday from 5pm to close, they host a Yappy Hour with snacks and drinks for guests. The store is open Monday through Saturday from 10:30am to 7:00pm and Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. See Details

Creative Gardens Donaghadee

Donaghadee, UK

Creative Gardens Donaghadee Creative Gardens Donaghadee is a pet-friendly garden center in Donaghadee, UK. Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy walking around the grounds with you while you browse for annuals, perennials, garden furniture and decor. Additional features include a cafe with dog-friendly outdoor seating. See Details

Homebase Cookstown

Cookstown, UK

Homebase Cookstown Homebase is a dog-friendly retailer with a location in Cookstown, UK. Fido is welcome to accompany you inside but must be kept on a lead at all times. This DIY store sells everything you need to fix, improve or transform your home or garden. Spruce up your interior space with a splash of paint or wallpaper, new curtains, upholstery or lighting. Homebase also stock gardening essentials, outdoor furniture and barbecue grills. See Details

Praa Sands Beach

Penzance, UK

Praa Sands Beach Hendra - Praa Sands is pet-friendly. This gorgeous beach is covered in luscious white sand, making the perfect canvas for a seaside game of fetch with Fido. Dogs are welcome on this beach off-leash from September 30 through Easter Sunday. You can still visit the beach with your dog during prime summer months, but only between the hours of 7pm and 7am. See Details

Malin and Goetz

London, UK

Malin and Goetz Malin and Goetz is a pet-friendly skincare store in London. They specialize in products for humans, but they've also created a dog shampoo that is designed specifically for a dog's sensitive skin. Every Thursday from 5pm to close, they host a Yappy Hour with snacks and drinks for guests. The store is open Monday through Saturday from 10:30am to 7:00pm and Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. See Details

Hamilton and Inches Jewelers

Edinburgh, UK

Hamilton and Inches Jewelers Hamilton and Inches Jewelers is pet-friendly. This luxury jewellery house allows dogs inside their iconic showroom in the heart of Edinburgh. Once a private residence, Hamilton & Inches’ showroom was developed into a retail space by renowned architect David Bryce in 1835. The jewellers has held a Royal Warrant as silversmiths to Her Majesty the Queen for more than 120 years. Hamilton and Inches is open Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 5:30pm, Saturday from 9:30am to 5:00pm, and Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. See Details

Elmdon Park

Solihull, UK

Elmdon Park Elmdon Park in Solihull is pet-friendly. This community park is fun for the whole family, equipped with a lake, football pitch, tennis courts, and plenty of walking trails for your dog. There is also a playground for children. Park visitors with dogs are asked to clean up after their pets. The park also features a 500 year old Chestnut tree! The park is always open. See Details

Hobbycraft

Belfast, UK

Hobbycraft Hobbycraft is the largest arts and crafts retailer in the UK and their location in Belfast is pet friendly. Dogs can join you inside as long as remain on a lead. The aisles at Hobbycraft are filled with art supplies and paper products, baking items, fabrics, decorative pieces for your home, and seasonal gifts. See Details

Baldham Dog Park

Melksham, UK

Baldham Dog Park Book a time for Fido to enjoy a fun off-leash experience at Baldham Dog Park, situated in an idyllic location close to Semington Brook. Baldham Dog Park is a secure field, approximately 1.5 acres in size, surrounded by 6ft high fencing. Booking a time slot includes use of the onsite agility equipment and you will have private use of the field to safely exercise or train your four-legged friend(s). See Details

Handsworth Park

Birmingham, UK

Handsworth Park Handsworth Park is pet-friendly. The park covers 63 acres of land. Throughout the year, you and your pooch will find a multitude of events to enjoy, such as nature walks and conservation activities. There is a boating lake on the property and row boats are available for rent during the summer months. There are two playgrounds for the children and a walking trail for your dog. The park opens every day of the week at 7am. See Details

The Candy Rooms

Glasgow, UK

The Candy Rooms The Candy Rooms is pet-friendly and Scotland's first salon to offer grooming treatments for both humans and their furry friends. Dogs can get fussed over with scented perfumes and enjoy a tall glass of pet-friendly "pawsecco". The salon includes a hair and nail salon, kids' parlor and luxury dog grooming area. See Details

Marazion Beach

Penzance, UK

Marazion Beach Marazion Beach is pet-friendly. The home of St Michael’s Mount, this beach town is known for providing soft sandy beaches to explore with your pooch. Marazion Beach permits dogs from September 30 through May 1. Dogs are not allowed on the beach during the days of peak season, but can enter the beach from 7pm to 8am when the beaches are less busy. See Details

Hamble Point Yacht Charters

Southampton, UK

Hamble Point Yacht Charters Hamble Point Yacht Charters offers pet-friendly boat trips that you and your pooch can enjoy together. Based on the south coast of England in Southampton, this is the perfect departure point if you're looking to explore the stunning coasts of Great Britain. They offer skippered and bareboat charters, as well as guidance on all of their tours. Dogs sail for free with Hamble Point Yacht Charters. See Details

Tower Bridge Exhibition

London, UK

Tower Bridge Exhibition Tower Bridge Exhibition is pet-friendly. London's only major dog-friendly attraction Tower Bridge is proud to welcome well-behaved dogs to explore the historic Towers, spectacular Glass Floor and Victorian Engine Rooms. You and your pooch will climb the iconic Towers and discover the stories of the people behind Tower Bridge, from the architects and coal stokers to the women working on-site. Leashed dogs are welcome to walk over the top of the bridge and water below. They are open every day of the week from 9:30am to 5:00pm. See Details

Carbis Bay

St Ives, England, UK TR26 1SE

Carbis Bay Carbis Bay is pet-friendly. This seaside resort and village in Cornwall lies one mile southeast of St Ives, on the western coast of St Ives Bay, on the Atlantic coast. The South West Coast Path passes above the beach. Dogs are welcome on the beach from September 30 through first Sunday before Easter. During the prohibited period, morning dog walks are allowed between 5am and 8am. See Details