A good dog-friendly day out doesn’t have to mean choosing between a decent walk and a decent coffee. Increasingly, UK towns are getting very good at both. You can start with a riverside stroll, stop for brunch, wander through the…
Autumn was made for estate walks. The paths are quieter, the trees are turning burnished gold and there’s usually a decent pub nearby for a well-earned drink after a few miles. Better still, many of Britain’s stately homes and historic…
There’s something about a harbour town that just works for a dog walk. Boats bobbing in the water and a stretch of coast path that always seems to lead somewhere worth sniffing around. It gets better though, there’s usually a…
A beach break with your dog doesn’t have to mean the same routine every day - morning walk, coffee, repeat. If your dog’s happy around boats and doesn’t mind a bit of sea air, adding a coastal cruise or wildlife…
Summer festival season isn't just for humans anymore. Across the UK, a growing number of events are welcoming four-legged guests, giving dog owners the chance to enjoy live music, food, outdoor activities and plenty of tail-wagging entertainment together. Whether you're…
There’s a big difference between pubs that technically allow dogs and pubs that genuinely welcome them. You can usually tell within about ten seconds - water bowls already out, sandy floors nobody apologises for, and staff who greet your dog…
When you’re travelling around the UK with your dog, long coastal walks and countryside rambles might be the plan, but sometimes the weather has other ideas. When that happens, a cosy museum, gallery or cultural spot can be the perfect…
Travelling with a dog usually means planning ahead – checking where they’re welcome, packing the lead and making sure there’s a decent walk nearby. Luckily, plenty of UK boat operators are surprisingly dog-friendly. From wildlife trips along the Northumberland coast…
There’s something about a farmers’ market that just works when you’ve got a dog in tow. You’re outside, there’s space to wander and no one bats an eyelid at muddy paws. For you, there’s street food, good coffee and a…
The UK is home to hundreds of historic properties, woodlands and gardens cared for by the National Trust, many which are a great fail-safe for owners looking for spots to visit with their four-legged-friend. Out of the 426 dog-friendly locations,…