{"id":1244391,"date":"2021-02-16T12:26:47","date_gmt":"2021-02-16T12:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/?p=1244391"},"modified":"2026-04-08T09:54:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T08:54:07","slug":"10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Must-See Dog-Friendly Attractions in Dorset"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dog-at-Durdle-Door-in-Dorset.jpg\" alt=\"Dog at Durdle Door in Dorset\" class=\"wp-image-1244394\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"large wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/dog-friendly-cottages-dorset\/\">Dorset<\/a> is home to many dog-friendly attractions, from world-famous natural landmarks to sweeping estates to stunning castles from centuries gone by. Giving your pup a wonderful opportunity to stretch their legs and sniff out new scents whilst you take in the scenery together, the variety of things to do will thrill even the most seasoned paddy-pawed adventurers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"large wp-block-paragraph\">Ensuring that no one has to get left behind this year, we\u2019ve put together a list of the <strong>must-see dog-friendly attractions in Dorset<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Durdle Door<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Durdle-Door-in-Dorset.jpg\" alt=\"Durdle Door in Dorset\" class=\"wp-image-1244396\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Situated on the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, <a href=\"https:\/\/jurassiccoast.org\/visit\/attractions\/durdle-door\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Durdle Door<\/a> is one of the most famous attractions in the UK. If it hasn\u2019t already found its way onto your bucket list, then its dog-friendly accolades may well be the incentive you needed. Featuring an incredible natural limestone arch that rises 200ft in the air and descends into the sea, this jaw-dropping archway makes for one of the most photogenic locations imaginable and is a must-see destination. If you want to stay nearby, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/dog-friendly-cottages-lulworth-cove\/\">cottages in Lulworth Cove<\/a> &#8211; it&#8217;s just a 7 min drive away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Lulworth Cove<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Relaxing-with-the-dog-at-Lulworth-Cove.jpg\" alt=\"Relaxing with the dog at Lulworth Cove\" class=\"wp-image-1244399\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A great way to extend your sightseeing tour and wrack up the paces, there is an excellent 1.5-mile walk along the coast path from Durdle Door to Lulworth Cove. Another iconic natural landmark, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lulworth_Cove\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Lulworth Cove<\/a> is one of Dorset\u2019s most recognisable sights. Haled the gateway to the Jurassic Coast, it was formed at the end of the last Ice Age and attracts countless visitors each year for its unique geology, sheltered bay and year-round dog-friendly beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Agglestone Rock<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dorset\u2019s much smaller answer to Ayers Rock, <a href=\"https:\/\/thejournalofantiquities.com\/2014\/08\/16\/the-agglestone-studland-heath-isle-of-purbeck-dorset\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Agglestone Rock<\/a> (known more menacingly as the Devil\u2019s Anvil) is a giant 400-tonne sandstone block. Perched atop a conical hill, its incongruous mass makes for dramatic viewing and is a great destination for walks with your dog. While some believe it is the product of weathering, local legends say it was thrown there by the Devil \u2013 who was actually aiming for Corfe Castle! To get to Agglestone Rock, there is a walk from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/dog-friendly-cottages-studland\/\">Studland Village<\/a> of about 1 mile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Corfe Castle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Corfe-Castle-in-Dorset.jpg\" alt=\"Corfe Castle in Dorset\" class=\"wp-image-1244397\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The striking ruins of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/corfe-castle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Corfe Castle<\/a> are some of Britain\u2019s most significant survivors of the English Civil War. An important fortification since the Roman times and a stalwart guard to the gateway of Purbeck, its hilltop position still affords incredible views over the surrounds. Open to two and four-legged visitors alike, today you can amble around the castle ruins together, following the Corfe Common history walk before stopping off at the tearoom or picnicking in the sunshine. Want to stay nearby? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/dog-friendly-cottages-wareham\/\">dog friendly cottages in Wareham<\/a>, just a short drive to the castle!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Arne RSPB Nature Reserve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/dog-friendly-cottages-wareham\/\">Wareham<\/a>, this dog-friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rspb.org.uk\/reserves-and-events\/reserves-a-z\/arne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Arne RSPB Nature Reserve<\/a> features a mix of heath and marsh. Covering 563 hectares, it is a haven for a wide variety of local wildlife and is one of the few remaining places in the UK where all of the native reptile species can still be found. Pop your dog on their lead and discover beech woodlands, wildflower meadows and heathland trails, looking out for the shy sika deer, grey squirrels and rare birds who all call the area home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Kimmeridge Bay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/kimmeridge-bay-in-dorset.jpg\" alt=\"kimmeridge bay in dorset\" class=\"wp-image-1244398\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located just half a mile from the village of Kimmeridge, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visit-dorset.com\/things-to-do\/kimmeridge-bay-p581223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Kimmeridge Bay<\/a> showcases some of the most important geology found anywhere along the Jurassic Coast. A superb marine reserve, this year-round dog-friendly beach is also hugely popular for its shallow, sheltered waters that are great for swimming and paddling. Roll up a towel, bundle up a picnic hamper and find a shady spot on the beach, ready to cool off in the refreshing seawater after games of catch and fetch along the shore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Golden Cap Estate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Situated between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/dog-friendly-cottages-charmouth\/\">Charmouth<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/dog-friendly-cottages-bridport\/\">Bridport<\/a>, the great rocky promontory of Golden Cap marks the highest point on Britain\u2019s south coast at 191m high. As well as its far-reaching views, this must-see attraction is also popular for its array of walking opportunities, with access to the coast path and 25 miles of footpaths around the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/golden-cap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Golden Cap Estate<\/a>. To get there, you can make use of the National Trust car parks at Stonebarrow Hill or Langdon Hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. RSPB Radipole Lake and Lodmoor Nature Reserves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These two wetland nature reserves are nestled within the centre of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/dog-friendly-cottages-weymouth\/\">Weymouth<\/a> town, just behind the harbour. An unlikely setting for a plethora of wildlife species, a walk around the reserves may reward you with sightings of kingfishers, otters and even water voles. Keep your loyal canine chum on their lead and enjoy the tranquillity, before heading back to the lively thrum of Weymouth and tucking into an ice cream on the prom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Sherborne Castle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Sherborne-Castle-in-Dorset.jpg\" alt=\"Sherborne Castle in Dorset\" class=\"wp-image-1244407\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Copyright Jonathan Thacker and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commissioned by Sir Walter Raleigh and completed in 1594, the historic <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sherbornecastle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sherborne Castle<\/a> has 42 acres of dog-friendly English Landscape Gardens. A truly regal setting for leisurely strolls with your pup, just some of the gems you will discover include a huge lake, Raleigh&#8217;s Seat and the Cascade \u2013 an ornamental waterfall feature built by Capability Brown in 1753. One of the must-see attractions in <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/dog-friendly-cottages-dorset\/\" title=\"Dorset\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Dorset<\/a>, the gardens are particularly beautiful in spring and autumn when breath-taking colours transform the trees and borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Swanage Railway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Swanage-Heritage-Railway-in-Dorset.jpg\" alt=\"Swanage Heritage Railway in Dorset\" class=\"wp-image-1244405\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swanagerailway.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Swanage Railway<\/a> offers a nostalgic steam train experience and scenic journey around the Isle of Purbeck. Step aboard with your dog and lap up the stunning views, stopping off at the station at Corfe Castle if you would like to stretch your legs and explore the village. First opened in 1885, this heritage railway offers one of the most extensive timetables of all of Europe\u2019s preserved railways and is a real must for all generations. Hosting many events throughout the calendar, you should also look out for the railway\u2019s themed days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dorset is home to many dog-friendly attractions, from world-famous natural landmarks to sweeping estates to stunning castles from centuries gone by. Giving your pup a wonderful opportunity to stretch their legs and sniff out new scents whilst you take in the scenery together, the variety of things to do will thrill even the most seasoned [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1327037,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ocean_front_end_style_editor":"no","ocean_post_layout":"","ocean_both_sidebars_style":"","ocean_both_sidebars_content_width":0,"ocean_both_sidebars_sidebars_width":0,"ocean_sidebar":"0","ocean_second_sidebar":"0","ocean_disable_margins":"enable","ocean_add_body_class":"","ocean_shortcode_before_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_after_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_before_header":"","ocean_shortcode_after_header":"","ocean_has_shortcode":"","ocean_shortcode_after_title":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_bottom":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_bottom":"","ocean_display_top_bar":"default","ocean_display_header":"default","ocean_header_style":"","ocean_center_header_left_menu":"0","ocean_custom_header_template":"0","ocean_custom_logo":0,"ocean_custom_retina_logo":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_height":0,"ocean_header_custom_menu":"0","ocean_menu_typo_font_family":"0","ocean_menu_typo_font_subset":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_size":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_unit":"px","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_line_height":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_unit":"","ocean_menu_typo_spacing":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_unit":"","ocean_menu_link_color":"","ocean_menu_link_color_hover":"","ocean_menu_link_color_active":"","ocean_menu_link_background":"","ocean_menu_link_hover_background":"","ocean_menu_link_active_background":"","ocean_menu_social_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_links_color":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_color":"","ocean_disable_title":"default","ocean_disable_heading":"default","ocean_post_title":"","ocean_post_subheading":"","ocean_post_title_style":"","ocean_post_title_background_color":"","ocean_post_title_background":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_image_position":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_attachment":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_repeat":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_size":"","ocean_post_title_height":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay":0.5,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay_color":"","ocean_disable_breadcrumbs":"default","ocean_breadcrumbs_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_separator_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_hover_color":"","ocean_display_footer_widgets":"default","ocean_display_footer_bottom":"default","ocean_custom_footer_template":"0","ocean_post_oembed":"","ocean_post_self_hosted_media":"","ocean_post_video_embed":"","ocean_link_format":"","ocean_link_format_target":"self","ocean_quote_format":"","ocean_quote_format_link":"post","ocean_gallery_link_images":"off","ocean_gallery_id":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[11,29,58,59],"class_list":["post-1244391","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations","tag-attractions","tag-dog-friendly","tag-dorset-south-west-england","tag-sightseeing","entry","has-media"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>10 Must-See Dog-Friendly Attractions in Dorset - Dog Friendly Retreats<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dorset is home to many dog-friendly attractions, from world-famous natural landmarks to sweeping estates to stunning castles from centuries gone by.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"10 Must-See Dog-Friendly Attractions in Dorset - Dog Friendly Retreats\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Dorset is home to many dog-friendly attractions, from world-famous natural landmarks to sweeping estates to stunning castles from centuries gone by.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Dog Tales | Dog Friendly Retreats\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2021-02-16T12:26:47+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-04-08T08:54:07+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"http:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10-Must-See-Dog-Friendly-Attractions-in-Dorset.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"375\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"240\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Elliot Walker\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Elliot Walker\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/1313b79c26995b8e86eee675cb21e86a\"},\"headline\":\"10 Must-See Dog-Friendly Attractions in Dorset\",\"datePublished\":\"2021-02-16T12:26:47+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-08T08:54:07+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":973,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/06\\\/10-Must-See-Dog-Friendly-Attractions-in-Dorset.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"attractions\",\"dog friendly\",\"dorset \u2013 south west england\",\"sightseeing\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Destinations\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\\\/\",\"name\":\"10 Must-See Dog-Friendly Attractions in Dorset - Dog Friendly Retreats\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/06\\\/10-Must-See-Dog-Friendly-Attractions-in-Dorset.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2021-02-16T12:26:47+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-08T08:54:07+00:00\",\"description\":\"Dorset is home to many dog-friendly attractions, from world-famous natural landmarks to sweeping estates to stunning castles from centuries gone by.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/06\\\/10-Must-See-Dog-Friendly-Attractions-in-Dorset.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/06\\\/10-Must-See-Dog-Friendly-Attractions-in-Dorset.jpg\",\"width\":375,\"height\":240},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"10 Must-See Dog-Friendly Attractions in Dorset\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"Dog Tales | Dog Friendly Retreats\",\"description\":\"Here we&#039;ll be sharing our latest dog friendly news and yes, probably the odd cute puppy photo!\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Dog Friendly Retreats\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/12\\\/dog-friendly-retreats-logo-centered.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/12\\\/dog-friendly-retreats-logo-centered.png\",\"width\":800,\"height\":500,\"caption\":\"Dog Friendly Retreats\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/1313b79c26995b8e86eee675cb21e86a\",\"name\":\"Elliot Walker\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/733976e2d50557a306abc30748095dccb730e0019e7f292e9a1bd4ca6d80aca8?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/733976e2d50557a306abc30748095dccb730e0019e7f292e9a1bd4ca6d80aca8?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/733976e2d50557a306abc30748095dccb730e0019e7f292e9a1bd4ca6d80aca8?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Elliot Walker\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"10 Must-See Dog-Friendly Attractions in Dorset - Dog Friendly Retreats","description":"Dorset is home to many dog-friendly attractions, from world-famous natural landmarks to sweeping estates to stunning castles from centuries gone by.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\/","og_locale":"en_GB","og_type":"article","og_title":"10 Must-See Dog-Friendly Attractions in Dorset - Dog Friendly Retreats","og_description":"Dorset is home to many dog-friendly attractions, from world-famous natural landmarks to sweeping estates to stunning castles from centuries gone by.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\/","og_site_name":"Dog Tales | Dog Friendly Retreats","article_published_time":"2021-02-16T12:26:47+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-04-08T08:54:07+00:00","og_image":[{"width":375,"height":240,"url":"http:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10-Must-See-Dog-Friendly-Attractions-in-Dorset.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Elliot Walker","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\/"},"author":{"name":"Elliot Walker","@id":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/1313b79c26995b8e86eee675cb21e86a"},"headline":"10 Must-See Dog-Friendly Attractions in Dorset","datePublished":"2021-02-16T12:26:47+00:00","dateModified":"2026-04-08T08:54:07+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\/"},"wordCount":973,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10-Must-See-Dog-Friendly-Attractions-in-Dorset.jpg","keywords":["attractions","dog friendly","dorset \u2013 south west england","sightseeing"],"articleSection":["Destinations"],"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\/","url":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\/","name":"10 Must-See Dog-Friendly Attractions in Dorset - Dog Friendly Retreats","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10-Must-See-Dog-Friendly-Attractions-in-Dorset.jpg","datePublished":"2021-02-16T12:26:47+00:00","dateModified":"2026-04-08T08:54:07+00:00","description":"Dorset is home to many dog-friendly attractions, from world-famous natural landmarks to sweeping estates to stunning castles from centuries gone by.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10-Must-See-Dog-Friendly-Attractions-in-Dorset.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10-Must-See-Dog-Friendly-Attractions-in-Dorset.jpg","width":375,"height":240},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/10-must-see-dog-friendly-attractions-in-dorset\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"10 Must-See Dog-Friendly Attractions in Dorset"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/","name":"Dog Tales | Dog Friendly Retreats","description":"Here we&#039;ll be sharing our latest dog friendly news and yes, probably the odd cute puppy photo!","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"Dog Friendly Retreats","url":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dog-friendly-retreats-logo-centered.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dog-friendly-retreats-logo-centered.png","width":800,"height":500,"caption":"Dog Friendly Retreats"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/1313b79c26995b8e86eee675cb21e86a","name":"Elliot Walker","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/733976e2d50557a306abc30748095dccb730e0019e7f292e9a1bd4ca6d80aca8?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/733976e2d50557a306abc30748095dccb730e0019e7f292e9a1bd4ca6d80aca8?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/733976e2d50557a306abc30748095dccb730e0019e7f292e9a1bd4ca6d80aca8?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Elliot Walker"}}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1244391","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1244391"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1244391\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1479994,"href":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1244391\/revisions\/1479994"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1327037"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1244391"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1244391"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dogfriendlyretreats.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1244391"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}