Dog-friendly days out in Norfolk

Wildlife · Hunstanton

Dogs: Only assistance dogs can go into the aquarium itself, but well-behaved dogs are allowed in the café and gift shop. (SEA LIFE's general terms say pets are prohibited in the attractions, so check before you go.)

“Unfortunately for the wellbeing of all our creatures at the centre, we can only allow assistance dogs into the centre. However well behaved dogs are allowed in our cafe and gift shop.” Their page

Wildlife · Holme-next-the-Sea

Dogs: Dogs are welcome on the reserve on a short lead, following signs on site. Only assistance dogs can go in the visitor centre, but dogs are welcome on the patio outside.

“No dogs permitted in visitor centre apart from assistance dogs. Dogs are welcome on the patio outside the visitor centre, dog leash hooks are provided. Please observe signage on site and keep dogs on a short lead to avoid disturbance to livestock and wildlife.” Their page

Wildlife · Titchwell

Dogs: Dogs on leads can use the West Bank Path to the beach and are welcome in the welcome hub and shop. They are not allowed on the Fen, East, Meadow or Autumn trails, and must stay on a lead at all times, including on the beach.

“Dogs on leads are welcome on the West Bank Path, which is a public footpath. No dogs are permitted on Fen Trail, East Trail, Meadow Trail and Autumn Trail other than assistance dogs. ... Dogs are welcome in the welcome hub and shop. Please keep your dogs on a lead at all times, including the beach” Their page

Garden · Near Bircham

Dogs: Dogs on short, non-extendable leads can go in the East Front deer park (short grass only), the Old Stables Courtyard, historic stables, Stables Café and garden, and gift shop. They are not allowed in the Hall, Walled Garden, Contemporary Gallery, West Front, Soldier Museum or church. Closed for the season until spring 2027.

“Areas where well-behaved dogs on short leads (no extendable leads please) are permitted: The deer park (East Front) – short grass areas only The Old Stables Courtyard The historic stables The Stables Café and garden area behind it The Gift Shop” Their page

Attraction · Holkham

Dogs: Dogs are welcome in Holkham Park on a lead because of the free-roaming deer. Only assistance dogs can go inside the Hall.

“Yes, dogs are welcome in Holkham Park. Please keep them on a lead as we have free roaming deer in the park. Only assistance dogs are allowed inside the hall.” Their page

Railway · Wells-next-the-Sea

Dogs: Dogs travel free, but may not be able to travel at busy times as human passengers get priority.

“DOGS* Round Trip : FREE ... *Dogs may not be able to travel at busy times as priority will be given to human passengers!” Their page

English Heritage · Binham

Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome in the ruins. Only assistance dogs can go inside the church.

“Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome in the ruins but assistance dogs only inside the church.” Their page

National Trust · Near Blakeney

Dogs: Dogs are allowed on Blakeney Point only from mid-January to the end of March and in September and October. No dogs from 1 April to 31 August (nesting birds) or, from 2026, from 1 November to mid-January (seal pupping).

“Dogs are welcome here from mid-January to the end of March, and during the months of September and October. No dogs are allowed anywhere on Blakeney Point during the rest of the year ... from 2026, dogs are not allowed anywhere on Blakeney Point between 1 November and mid-January.” Their page

Wildlife · Cley next the Sea

Dogs: Only assistance dogs are allowed on the reserve and in the visitor centre, but dogs can walk Beach Road, the shingle bank and East Bank, and use the outside decking. Dogs must stay on a lead at all times.

“No dogs permitted on reserve or in visitor centre* apart from assistance dogs. Visitors with dogs can walk Beach Road, along the shingle bank (northern reserve boundary) and East Bank. Please keep your dog on a lead at all times. *Dogs are permitted onto the outside decking area” Their page

Railway · Sheringham

Dogs: Dogs can travel on daily services for a small fee, but not in First Class or on dining trains, Santa Specials, the Norfolk Lights Express or some other specials. Keep them on a short lead at stations and off seats; they can use the Sheringham buffet seating but not the Weybourne or Holt buffets.

“Dogs are allowed to travel on our daily services for a small fee. ... Dogs are welcome in the seating area of the buffet at Sheringham but are not allowed in the servery area. They are not permitted in the buffets at Weybourne or Holt” Their page

National Trust · Near Cromer

Dogs: Dogs are welcome on the estate but not in the house or formal gardens (West Garden and Walled Garden). They must be on a lead in marked areas, and across the whole estate from 1 March to 31 July.

“Dogs must remain on a lead at all times in designated areas, as marked on our maps, and throughout the estate between 1 March and 31 July to protect ground-nesting birds. Sorry, no dogs in the house or formal gardens, which includes the West Garden and the Walled Garden.” Their page

National Trust · Near Aylsham

Dogs: Dogs are welcome in the parkland, woodland and rights of way under close control. On fixed short leads they can also go in parts of the garden, the farmyard, shop, bookshop and the back rooms of the Stables and Muddy Boots cafés, but not the House, Loft, RAF Oulton Museum, Acre, Parade or Walled Garden. (The garden, shop and café access was a trial to 18 October 2026, so check before you go.)

“Dogs are welcome in the parkland, woodland and on rights of way across the wider estate ... Dogs on fixed short leads are now welcome on the front drive, in parts of the Garden ... in the Stables Café (seated in the back room) in the Estate Barn and in Muddy Boots café (seated in the back room).” Their page

National Trust · Horsey

Dogs: Dogs are welcome around the site on a lead. The only place they cannot go is inside the windpump.

“Dogs are welcome around the site, as long as they are kept on a lead throughout. ... The only place you can't bring your dog is inside the windpump.” Their page

Boat trip · Stalham

Dogs: Dogs ride free on the Marsh Harrier electric boat, but only at the discretion of the helm. A few dog life jackets are available.

“Under 5's and dogs ride for free on "Marsh Harrier" trips. ... Dogs are allowed on board at the discretion of the helm.” Their page

Attraction · Sandringham

Dogs: Dogs are welcome in the Royal Parkland, the Courtyard (shop and takeaway), the Terrace Café and dedicated areas of the restaurant. Not in the House or Gardens (assistance dogs excepted). Short leads near the Courtyard and play area. The estate warns that Canine Seasonal Illness cases have been seen there in September and autumn.

“Dogs are welcome: in the Royal Parkland, Courtyard area including the Sandringham Shop and Takeaway, Terrace Café, and in dedicated areas of the Sandringham Restaurant. Dogs are not permitted: in the House or Gardens, except for assistance dogs, which are always welcome in both.” Their page