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Dog-friendly days out in Lincolnshire

34 castles, gardens, hillforts and attractions in Lincolnshire with their dog rules, plus 1 park or walk. Where a place doesn't allow dogs, we say so.

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Dogs welcome

  • National Trust · Sutton-on-Sea

    Sandilands

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome across Sandilands on a short lead all year to protect ground-nesting birds. The beach is dog-friendly all year and the place for off-lead play.

    “Dogs on leads are very welcome across Sandilands. We ask that you keep your dogs on a short lead when visiting throughout the year, to protect ground-nesting birds, other wildlife, and visitors. ... The beach at Sandilands is dog-friendly all year round” Their page

  • Railway · Ludborough

    Lincolnshire Wolds Railway

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome and the railway has dog-friendly carriages.

    “Dogs welcome Dog-friendly carriages” Their page

  • Attraction · Huttoft

    Radcliffe Donkey Sanctuary

    Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome when the sanctuary is open to visitors.

    “Dogs on leads are very welcome!” Their page

  • Attraction · Chapel St Leonards

    North Sea Observatory and Seascape Café

    Dogs: The Seascape Café welcomes well-behaved dogs inside and offers treats for them. Badly behaved dogs may be asked to move elsewhere.

    “Are you dog friendly? Yes we are! We love to see people bring in their pets, we even offer special bites and free treats for your dogs. Though we kindly request that dogs remain well behaved otherwise we may ask you to move elsewhere” Their page

  • Country park · Cleethorpes

    Cleethorpes Country Park

    Dogs: Dogs do not have to be on a lead, but keep them under close control in the bird nesting season. There is a designated dog swimming area in the lake.

    “Dogs are not restricted to being on a lead, although in bird nesting seasons, dog owners are encouraged to keep their dogs under close control. There is also a designated 'dog swimming area' in the lake.” Their page

  • Country park · Louth

    Hubbard's Hills

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome. Follow the area signs and keep dogs on leads where signs say so or where children are playing.

    “Please follow the direction of area signs. Where indicated by signage or in areas where, for instance there are children playing, please exercise caution keeping dogs on leads.” Their page

  • Walk · Near Alford

    South Thoresby Warren

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome on the reserve but must be kept under control.

    “Dogs are welcome but must be kept under control.” Their page

  • English Heritage · Old Bolingbroke

    Bolingbroke Castle

    Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome. There is water in the moat around the castle.

    “Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome.” Their page

Dogs in some areas only

  • National Trust · Near Skegness

    Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens

    Dogs: Dogs on short leads are welcome throughout the gardens and grounds, plus the Orchard Gallery and second-hand bookshop. Only assistance dogs can go inside the house and tea-room serving area.

    “Well-behaved dogs on short leads are very welcome throughout the gardens and grounds at Gunby, as well as in Orchard Gallery and the second-hand bookshop. ... Assistance dogs only are welcome inside the house and tea-room serving area.” Their page

  • National Trust · Near Spilsby

    Monksthorpe Chapel

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome in the grounds and graveyard. The page does not say dogs can go inside the chapel.

    “Dogs are welcome in the grounds and graveyard at Monksthorpe Chapel.” Their page

  • Railway · Cleethorpes

    Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome at the railway and on the train for a flat £1.50 fare and must stay on a lead. Only guide dogs are allowed on Santa Special events.

    “Dogs are very welcome to the CCLR and on our train - we charge a flat fare of £1.50 per dog. We ask that they are kept on a lead on all times. Only guide dogs are permitted to our Santa Special events.” Their page

  • Wildlife · Skegness

    Natureland Seal Sanctuary

    Dogs: Dogs are allowed on a lead at all times. They are not allowed in the Gift Shop, Blue Lagoon Restaurant or the Floral Palace.

    “Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a lead at all times. Dogs are not allowed in the Gift Shop, Blue Lagoon Restaurant or the Floral Palace (free flight birds and butterflies).” Their page

  • Attraction · Ingoldmells

    Fantasy Island

    Dogs: Dogs on a lead are welcome in the outdoor areas of the theme park and market. Assistance dogs can go inside all areas.

    “You're welcome to bring your well-behaved dog to enjoy our Theme Park and Market outdoor areas provided they remain on a lead. We wholeheartedly welcome assistance dogs inside all areas.” Their page

  • Museum · Skegness

    The Village Church Farm Museum

    Dogs: Well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome throughout the site, but not inside the exhibit buildings.

    “Animals: We are dog-friendly and welcome well-behaved dogs on a lead throughout the site except within the exhibit buildings.” Their page

  • Country park · Chapel St Leonards

    Lincolnshire Coastal Country Park

    Dogs: Dogs must be under close control at all times, as most of the land is privately owned. The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust nature reserves within the park are dog-free, except for assistance dogs.

    “Most of the land is privately owned and dogs must be under close control at all times. Our nature reserves are dog-free zones (with the exception of assistance dogs)” Their page

  • Wildlife · Tetney

    RSPB Tetney Marshes

    Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome on the public footpaths around the reserve. Keep to the rights of way, as there is no access across the saltmarsh or along the beach.

    “Dogs on leads are welcome on the public footpaths around the nature reserve. Please keep to the designated rights of way only.” Their page

  • Wildlife · Skegness

    Gibraltar Point

    Dogs: Dogs must be on a short lead at all times and are not allowed on the beach or foreshore from 1 April to 1 September. Dogs can use the visitor centre veranda, but only assistance dogs can go inside.

    “Dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times ... No dogs permitted on the beach or foreshore between 1 April to 1 September. Dogs are allowed on the outside veranda of the Visitor Centre, but only guide dogs and assistance dogs are permitted inside the Visitor Centre.” Their page

  • Wildlife · Anderby

    Anderby Marsh

    Dogs: Dogs on a lead can be walked on the King Charles III England Coast Path, which passes the reserve.

    “Dogs On a lead Dogs can be walked on the King Charles III England Coast Path” Their page

No dogs

  • Attraction · Skegness

    Skegness Aquarium

    Dogs: Only assistance dogs are admitted, under the aquarium's assistance dog policy. Emotional support and therapy dogs are not allowed.

    “Assistance dogs are welcome at Skegness Aquarium. ... Skegness Aquarium, with regret, does not permit emotional support animals or therapy dogs on site or admission into the attraction under any circumstances.” Their page

  • Zoo · Friskney

    Lincolnshire Wildlife Park

    Dogs: Only highly trained assistance dogs are allowed in the park, and the park asks you to call ahead to discuss this.

    “Only highly trained assistance dogs are permitted in the park. Please understand that it may cause stress to our animals, so please call us in advance to discuss your requirements.” Their page

  • Attraction · Ingoldmells

    Hardys Animal Farm

    Dogs: Only accredited assistance dogs are allowed around the farm. Other dogs must use the farm's kennel facilities.

    “ADI and IGDF accredited assistance dogs are welcome at Hardys Animal Farm, however they must have their ADUK ID Book and harness/jacket. However we do ask that all other dogs use our kennel facilities” Their page

  • Wildlife · North Somercotes

    Donna Nook

    Dogs: Dogs are not allowed on the seal viewing area, and the reserve is listed as no dogs.

    “Dogs are not permitted on the seal viewing area.” Their page

  • Wildlife · Saltfleetby

    Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes

    Dogs: Pet dogs are not allowed on this Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust reserve. Only assistance dogs are permitted.

    “No dogs permitted Assistance dogs only” Their page

  • Wildlife · Saltfleetby

    Toby's Hill

    Dogs: Pet dogs are not allowed on this Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust reserve. Only assistance dogs are permitted.

    “No dogs permitted Assistance dogs only” Their page

  • Wildlife · Chapel St Leonards

    Chapel Pit

    Dogs: Pet dogs are not allowed on this Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust reserve. Only assistance dogs are permitted.

    “No dogs permitted Assistance dogs only” Their page

  • Wildlife · Near Anderby

    Wolla Bank Pit

    Dogs: Pet dogs are not allowed on this Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust reserve. Only assistance dogs are permitted.

    “No dogs permitted Assistance dogs only” Their page

  • Wildlife · Huttoft

    Huttoft Bank Pit

    Dogs: Pet dogs are not allowed on this Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust reserve. Only assistance dogs are permitted.

    “No dogs permitted Assistance dogs only” Their page

  • Wildlife · Near Louth

    Legbourne Wood

    Dogs: Pet dogs are not allowed on this Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust reserve. Only assistance dogs are permitted.

    “No dogs permitted Assistance dogs only” Their page

  • Wildlife · Near Alford

    Rigsby Wood

    Dogs: Pet dogs are not allowed on this Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust reserve. Only assistance dogs are permitted.

    “No dogs permitted Assistance dogs only” Their page

  • Wildlife · Near Louth

    Muckton Wood

    Dogs: Pet dogs are not allowed on this Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust reserve. Only assistance dogs are permitted.

    “No dogs permitted Assistance dogs only” Their page

  • Wildlife · Near Louth

    Fir Hill Quarry

    Dogs: Pet dogs are not allowed on this Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust reserve. Only assistance dogs are permitted.

    “No dogs permitted Assistance dogs only” Their page

  • Wildlife · Near Alford

    Mill Hill Quarry

    Dogs: Pet dogs are not allowed on this Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust reserve. Only assistance dogs are permitted.

    “No dogs permitted Assistance dogs only” Their page

  • Wildlife · Near Alford

    Hoplands Wood

    Dogs: Pet dogs are not allowed on this Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust reserve. Only assistance dogs are permitted.

    “No dogs permitted Assistance dogs only” Their page

  • Wildlife · Near Alford

    Willoughby Meadow

    Dogs: Pet dogs are not allowed on this Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust reserve. Only assistance dogs are permitted.

    “No dogs permitted Assistance dogs only” Their page

Parks and walks

  • Park or walk · Sandilands

    Sandilands Nature Reserve

    Dogs: On a short lead.

    “Dogs on leads are very welcome across Sandilands.” Their page

We list a place only when its own website (or the charity or council that runs it) states its dog rule, and we quote and link to that page. Places that don't allow dogs are listed too, so you don't make a wasted trip. Rules can change, and some depend on the season, so check before you go.