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Dog-friendly days out in North East England

35 castles, gardens, hillforts and attractions in North East England with their dog rules, plus 3 parks and walks. Where a place doesn't allow dogs, we say so.

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Dogs welcome

  • Boat trip · Berwick-upon-Tweed

    Berwick Boat Trips

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome on the sea and river trips, free of charge.

    “Dogs are welcome (free of charge)” Their page

  • English Heritage · Etal

    Etal Castle

    Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome.

    “Dogs on leads are welcome.” Their page

  • Railway · Heatherslaw

    Heatherslaw Light Railway

    Dogs: Dogs can ride the train for free. Keep them on a short lead while on board.

    “Yes dogs are allowed and travel free. Please note that dogs should be kept on a short lead whilst on the train to ensure they do not jump out!” Their page

  • Attraction · Ford

    Lady Waterford Hall

    Dogs: The hall says it is dog-friendly, so you can bring your dog along.

    “We are also dog-friendly, so bring along your four-legged friends too!” Their page

  • Attraction · Ford

    Hay Farm Heavy Horse Centre

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome but must be on a lead.

    “The centre is dog friendly and has wheelchair access. ... Dogs welcome (must be on a lead)” Their page

  • English Heritage · Holy Island

    Lindisfarne Priory

    Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome.

    “Dogs on leads are welcome.” Their page

  • Boat trip · Seahouses

    Billy Shiel's Grey Seal Cruise

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome on this cruise around the Farne Islands.

    “Dogs are welcome on this trip.” Their page

  • Boat trip · Seahouses

    Serenity Grey Seals and Seabird Cruise

    Dogs: Well-behaved dogs are welcome on board this non-landing cruise.

    “Well behaved dogs are welcome on board.” Their page

  • Boat trip · Seahouses

    Serenity Holy Island Trip

    Dogs: Well-behaved dogs are welcome on board the boat trip to Holy Island.

    “Well behaved dogs are welcome onboard.” Their page

  • Wildlife · Druridge Bay

    East Chevington Nature Reserve

    Dogs: Dogs are allowed on a lead.

    “Dogs On a lead” Their page

  • Wildlife · Cresswell

    Druridge Pools Nature Reserve

    Dogs: Dogs are allowed on a lead.

    “Dogs On a lead” Their page

  • Attraction · South Shields

    Ocean Beach Pleasure Park

    Dogs: Dogs are allowed in the park on leads. Clean up after them.

    “Can I bring my dog to the park? Yes, but we ask that you please keep all dogs on leads and clean up any mess immediately, thank you.” Their page

  • National Trust · Seaham

    Durham Coast, Nose's Point

    Dogs: Dogs are allowed along the coast. Keep them on leads around livestock and take care near cliff edges.

    “Dogs allowed Please keep dogs on leads around livestock and be aware of cliff edges” Their page

  • Wildlife · Hawthorn

    Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve

    Dogs: Dogs are allowed on a lead.

    “Dogs On a lead” Their page

  • Wildlife · Blackhall Rocks

    Blackhall Rocks and Cross Gill

    Dogs: Dogs are allowed on a lead.

    “Dogs On a lead” Their page

  • Forest · Guisborough

    Guisborough Forest

    Dogs: Dogs are allowed in the forest.

    “Dogs allowed” Their page

  • Garden · Saltburn-by-the-Sea

    Saltburn Valley Gardens

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a lead at all times in parts of the Valley Gardens.

    “The formal parks and gardens where dogs are required to be on a lead at all times include: ... Parts of Saltburn Valley Gardens ... dogs are still welcome in these locations, we just require that they stay on a lead” Their page

  • English Heritage · Guisborough

    Gisborough Priory

    Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome.

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

Dogs in some areas only

  • National Trust · Holy Island

    Lindisfarne Castle

    Dogs: Dogs can use the paths across the castle field and the road round the castle, but only assistance dogs can go inside the castle. Keep dogs on a short lead at all times because of sheep, lambs and nesting birds.

    “Dogs aren't allowed inside the castle, except for assistance dogs. ... There are sheep with lambs and ground nesting birds across the site so please keep your dog on a short lead at all times.” Their page

  • Castle · Bamburgh

    Bamburgh Castle

    Dogs: Dogs on a short lead can explore the grounds, the Victorian Stables and the Tack Room Takeaway. Only assistance dogs are allowed in the State Rooms, Clock Tower Café and the Armstrong and Aviation Museum.

    “Well behaved dogs are very welcome at Bamburgh Castle. Please keep your dog on a short lead ... Only assistance dogs are permitted in the State Rooms, Clock Tower Café and Armstrong and Aviation Museum.” Their page

  • Garden · Howick

    Howick Hall Gardens and Arboretum

    Dogs: Dogs on a short, non-extendable lead are welcome in the gardens and arboretum on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the 2026 trial; other days are assistance dogs only. Dogs cannot go in the Visitor Centre, the Earl Grey Teahouse, the church or indoor areas (the FAQ page says assistance dogs only, so check before you go).

    “Dogs will be welcomed into Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday each week. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays will revert back to allowing assistance dogs only.” Their page

  • Garden · Alnwick

    The Alnwick Garden

    Dogs: Dogs can visit The Garden only on Thursdays and Sundays (Dog Days, until 16 November), with no access to Lilidorei, the Poison Garden, cafés or most indoor areas. Dogs on leads are welcome in The Bakery, the Gift Shop and The Potting Shed every day.

    “dogs will only be permitted entry to The Garden on Thursdays and Sundays. ... Dogs are not permitted in: - Lilidorei - The Poison Garden - Any indoor areas, except the Ticket Sales Office, The Bakery, The Alnwick Garden Gift Shop and The Potting Shed.” Their page

  • Railway · Alnwick

    Aln Valley Railway

    Dogs: Well-behaved dogs can travel for £1, one per adult, on a short lead and off the seats. Some carriages are dog-free, and dogs are not allowed on Santa Specials, dining trains or some event days.

    “Well behaved dogs are allowed to travel with you. ... Dogs are not allowed in certain carriages – please check with staff before boarding. ... On Santa Specials and Dining Trains such as Afternoon Tea, and on certain special event days, they are not permitted” Their page

  • English Heritage · Warkworth

    Warkworth Castle and Hermitage

    Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome at the castle, but dogs cannot visit the Hermitage.

    “Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed to visit the Hermitage.” Their page

  • Museum · Ashington

    Woodhorn Museum

    Dogs: Well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome on site, but only assistance dogs can go inside the main Cutter Building, the Winding House Café and function rooms.

    “We also welcome well behaved family dogs. ... Except for assistance dogs, dogs are not allowed inside the main Cutter Building, the Winding House Café, or function rooms” Their page

  • National Trust · Seaton Delaval

    Seaton Delaval Hall

    Dogs: Dogs on a lead are welcome in all outdoor areas except the Delaval Playdium in the North West Woods, and there is a dog-friendly seating area in the Brewhouse Café.

    “Dogs are welcome in all outdoor areas of the property, except for the Delaval Playdium in the North West Woods. There is a dedicated dog-friendly seating area in the Brewhouse Café. You must keep your dog on a lead at all times.” Their page

  • National Trust · Washington

    Washington Old Hall

    Dogs: Dogs are allowed, but only assistance dogs can go inside the hall.

    “Dogs allowed Assistance dogs only in the hall.” Their page

  • National Trust · Whitburn

    Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

    Dogs: Dogs can explore The Leas and Whitburn Coastal Park under close control and on a short lead in the lighthouse grounds and the Lighthouse Café. Only assistance dogs can go in the lighthouse.

    “Dogs are welcome on a short lead within the lighthouse grounds (the Foghorn Field and all areas within the white walls) and in the Lighthouse Café. Assistance dogs only in the lighthouse.” Their page

No dogs

  • Boat trip · Seahouses

    Billy Shiel's Inner Farne Landing Trip

    Dogs: Dogs are not allowed on this trip because no dogs are allowed on Inner Farne.

    “Dogs are not permitted on this trip as Inner Farne is a National Trust Bird Sanctuary where no dogs are allowed.” Their page

  • National Trust · Seahouses

    Inner Farne and Staple Island

    Dogs: No dogs are allowed on Inner Farne or Staple Island, not even assistance dogs.

    “Dogs, including assistance dogs, are not allowed on Inner Farne or Staple Island, due to the very sensitive nature of the seabird and grey seal colonies” Their page

  • Castle · Alnwick

    Alnwick Castle

    Dogs: Only assistance dogs, including those in training, are allowed in the castle.

    “We’re delighted to welcome guide, hearing, and assistance dogs ... we kindly ask that other dogs, including emotional support animals, are not brought into the castle.” Their page

  • Attraction · Alnwick

    Lilidorei

    Dogs: Pet dogs are not allowed in Lilidorei, even on The Alnwick Garden's Dog Days. Assistance dogs are welcome.

    “Dogs are not permitted in: - Lilidorei” Their page

  • Wildlife · Amble

    Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre

    Dogs: Only guide and assistance dogs are allowed at the centre and on the nature reserve.

    “We are sorry but no dogs other than guide and assistance dogs are permitted at the Wildlife Discovery centre or on Hauxley nature reserve.” Their page

  • Zoo · Felton

    Northumberland Zoo

    Dogs: No dogs are allowed on site except assistance dogs under specific conditions. Dogs in training are not allowed.

    “No dogs are permitted on site at Northumberland Zoo, with the exception of assistance dogs under specific conditions” Their page

  • Wildlife · Washington

    WWT Washington Wetland Centre

    Dogs: Pet dogs are not allowed on site. Trained assistance dogs are welcome on a lead but cannot go into Close Encounters or Ganderland.

    “Unfortunately we can't allow dogs or pets of any kind on site, with the exception of trained assistance dogs, as our wildlife may become distressed.” Their page

Parks and walks

  • Park or walk · Druridge Bay / Red Row

    Druridge Bay Country Park

    Dogs: Outdoors in the country park.

    “Druridge Bay Country Park offers a mix of coast and country, perfect for family days out and dog walkers alike.” Their page

  • Park or walk · Seaton Sluice

    Seaton Delaval Hall grounds

    Dogs: In the grounds and on the trail, on leads. Not inside buildings.

    “Dogs on leads are welcome on the trail and in the grounds of Seaton Delaval Hall (if visiting) but, with the exception of assistance dogs, are not allowed inside buildings or Delaval Playdium play area.” Their page

  • Park or walk · Whitburn / South Shields

    The Leas and Whitburn Coastal Park

    Dogs: Under close control; on a lead near cliff edges.

    “Dogs love to run, play and explore The Leas and Whitburn Coastal Park, but please keep them under close control. For their safety, please put them on a lead near cliff edges.” 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.