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Dog-friendly days out in Wales

75 castles, gardens, hillforts and attractions in Wales 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

  • Castle · Abergele

    Gwrych Castle

    Dogs: Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the interior and exterior areas. Keep them on a lead at all times.

    “We allow well-behaved dogs in our interior and exterior areas. We ask all owners to keep their dogs on leads at all times.” Their page

  • Railway · Llandudno

    Great Orme Tramway

    Dogs: Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome on the tramway.

    “Don't worry, well behaved dogs on leads are welcome at the tramway. Assistance dogs travel free of charge.” Their page

  • Attraction · Llandudno

    Great Orme Mines

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome on all areas of the site, including underground.

    “Dogs are welcome on all areas of the site including the underground” Their page

  • Boat trip · Beaumaris

    Seacoast Safaris Puffin Island Cruise

    Dogs: Well-behaved dogs are welcome on board. They must sit at your feet or on your lap, not on the seats, so it may not suit large breeds.

    “Well behaved dogs are welcome on-board, however, there is no specific space allocated for them. Dogs will be required to sit by your feet or on your lap (not on the seats) so it may not be suitable for particularly large breeds.” Their page

  • Cadw · Llanddaniel Fab

    Bryn Celli Ddu Chambered Tomb

    Dogs: Cadw lists this as a dog-friendly site. Keep dogs under control and on a short lead at all times.

    “please keep all four legged friends under control and on a short lead at all times; clean up after your pet and enjoy access to the ground floors only.” Their page

  • Cadw · Aberffraw

    Barclodiad y Gawres Chambered Tomb

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome. The tomb can be viewed from outside all year, 10am to 4pm.

    “Dogs welcome ... The chambered tomb can be viewed externally throughout the year 10am–4pm” Their page

  • Attraction · Y Ffor

    Glasfryn Parc Activity Centre

    Dogs: Well-behaved dogs are welcome on site. Keep them on a lead at all times because sheep graze the fields.

    “Well behaved dogs are welcome on-site. As sheep graze our fields and small children wander around our site, visitor's dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.” Their page

  • Railway · Porthmadog

    Ffestiniog Railway

    Dogs: Dogs can travel in most standard class seats, but not in the carpeted heritage compartments. There are dog-friendly outdoor areas at Spooner's Cafe and Bar.

    “Dogs are welcome to travel in most standard class accommodation with just a few exceptions which are clearly marked. ... Dogs will not be allowed in the carpeted compartments of our heritage carriages.” Their page

  • Railway · Caernarfon

    Welsh Highland Railway

    Dogs: Dogs can travel in most standard class seats. Only assistance or support dogs can go in 1st or Gold Class carriages.

    “Dogs are welcome to travel in most standard class accommodation with just a few exceptions which are clearly marked. ... Dogs will not be allowed in 1st / Gold Class Carriages, with the exception of assistant/support dogs.” Their page

  • Railway · Porthmadog

    Welsh Highland Heritage Railway

    Dogs: Well-behaved dogs can travel on the train for free.

    “Well behaved dogs (like Monty over there) can travel on the train for free” Their page

  • Cadw · Dyffryn Ardudwy

    Dyffryn Ardudwy Chambered Tomb

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome at this tomb, which is open all year.

    “Dogs welcome ... Open all year” Their page

  • Railway · Fairbourne

    Fairbourne Railway

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome on the railway, with a dog Day Rover fare.

    “Dogs welcome - Day Rover fare £1.” Their page

  • Ferry · Barmouth

    Barmouth to Fairbourne Ferry

    Dogs: Dogs can cross on the ferry for a dog fare per crossing.

    “Adult £4, Child £3, Dogs £2, Bikes £3. Per Crossing.” Their page

  • Railway · Tywyn

    Talyllyn Railway

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome in 3rd Class carriages but not in 1st Class, and each train has one dog-free carriage. The cafés are dog-friendly inside and out.

    “Dogs are welcome in 3rd Class carriages onboard our trains ... Each train has one dog-free carriage ... Dogs are not permitted in 1st Class.” Their page

  • Forest · Near Aberystwyth

    Bwlch Nant yr Arian

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome. Keep your dog on a lead or under close control. The café and shop are no longer open.

    “We welcome dogs at Bwlch Nant yr Arian. ... you must keep it on a lead or under close control.” Their page

  • Railway · Aberystwyth

    Aberystwyth Cliff Railway

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome on the trains and across the site.

    “Dogs are welcome on the trains and across the site.” Their page

  • Railway · Aberystwyth

    Vale of Rheidol Railway

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome on the trains but not in First class compartments.

    “Dogs are welcome on board the trains. ... We regret that dogs are not allowed in First class compartments.” Their page

  • Boat trip · New Quay

    SeaMôr Dolphin Watching Boat Trips

    Dogs: Well-behaved pets are welcome on board. Keep them on leads and off the seats, and add them to your booking.

    “Yes, well behaved pets are more than welcome on board and are rarely a problem. We ask that they are kept on leads at all times, kept off the seats, and added to the booking at the time you book.” Their page

  • Boat trip · New Quay

    New Quay Boat Trips

    Dogs: Dogs ride for free. Let the crew know in advance if you are bringing more than one dog or a dog with behavioural issues.

    “We LOVE your furry friends joining us on our boats- and they get to ride for free! ... We do ask that you let us know in advance if you are bringing more than one dog, and if you are bringing a dog with behavioural issues” Their page

  • Wildlife · Near Newport, Pembrokeshire

    Coed Tŷ Canol National Nature Reserve

    Dogs: Dogs are allowed on the reserve. Keep them under close control because livestock graze parts of it, and shut gates behind you.

    “Livestock graze parts of the reserve - do not approach or try to feed them. ... Keep dogs under close control and please shut gates behind you.” Their page

  • Wildlife · Near Fishguard

    Llangloffan Fen National Nature Reserve

    Dogs: Dogs are allowed on the reserve. Keep them on leads, as cattle or ponies may graze in summer and autumn.

    “Please keep dogs on leads as cattle or ponies may be grazing in summer and autumn in barbed wire enclosures.” Their page

  • Castle · Carew

    Carew Castle and Tidal Mill

    Dogs: Well-behaved dogs are welcome everywhere on site. Keep them on a short lead.

    “Well-behaved dogs are welcome everywhere on site, please keep them on a short lead. If you need a dog bag please ask at reception.” Their page

  • Castle · Manorbier

    Manorbier Castle

    Dogs: Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. Water bowls are near the café.

    “Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome to Manorbier Castle. Please ensure that any dog mess is bagged and collected promptly and disposed of in a bin. Water bowls are provided near the café.” Their page

  • Attraction · Tenby

    Caldey Island

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome on Caldey but must be kept on a lead at all times.

    “Dogs (and their responsible owners) are welcome on Caldey but dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.” Their page

  • National Trust · Stackpole

    Stackpole Estate

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome across the wider estate and can go inside the visitor reception areas, exhibition room, indoor picnic areas and Boathouse tearoom. Keep them under close control and on a lead if necessary.

    “Dogs are welcome across the wider Stackpole Estate ... They can also be taken inside visitor reception areas, the exhibition room, indoor picnic areas and the Boathouse tearoom.” Their page

  • Railway · Near Carmarthen

    Gwili Railway

    Dogs: Dogs can travel on the trains but must not stand on the seats or tables. Dogs cannot come on the Lights of the Valley train dates.

    “Dogs are allowed to travel, but are not allowed to stand on the seating or tables. You may be asked to leave if they do so.” Their page

  • National Trust · Rhosili

    Rhosili and South Gower Coast

    Dogs: The beaches along Rhosili and the South Gower Coast are dog-friendly all year. Keep your dog on a short lead where necessary.

    “The beaches along Rhosili and the South Gower Coast are dog-friendly all year around. ... keep your dog on a short lead where necessary.” Their page

  • Wildlife · Oxwich

    Oxwich National Nature Reserve

    Dogs: Dogs are allowed. Keep them on a lead from March to July, and around the lakes and marsh in late autumn and winter.

    “Please keep dogs on a lead: from March to July to safeguard shore and grassland nesting birds ... during late autumn and winter around the lakes and marsh to protect wintering wildfowl.” Their page

  • Cadw · Parkmill

    Parc le Breos Chambered Tomb

    Dogs: Cadw lists this as a dog-friendly site. Keep dogs under control and on a short lead at all times.

    “please keep all four legged friends under control and on a short lead at all times; clean up after your pet and enjoy access to the ground floors only.” Their page

  • Country park · Brynmenyn

    Bryngarw Country Park

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome and the café is dog friendly. Keep dogs on leads in the park.

    “Is Bryngarw Country Park dog friendly? Absolutely! Our cafe is also dog friendly ... Please ensure dogs are kept on leads in the park” Their page

  • Country park · Penarth

    Cosmeston Lakes Country Park

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome. Keep them under control and on leads in the car park and around the east lake.

    “Dogs welcome. Please ensure dogs are kept under control and on leads in the car park and around the east lake” Their page

  • Castle · Mumbles

    Oystermouth Castle

    Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome inside the castle.

    “Dogs on leads are welcome inside the castle” Their page

Dogs in some areas only

  • Cadw · Rhuddlan

    Rhuddlan Castle

    Dogs: Dogs on short leads can visit the ground floor levels only.

    “Dogs on short leads welcome to access ground floor levels of the site.” Their page

  • National Trust · Tal-y-Cafn

    Bodnant Garden

    Dogs: Dogs on short, non-extendable leads are welcome Thursday to Sunday from April to September, and every day from October to March. No dogs on Bank Holiday Mondays between April and September.

    “Dogs are welcome on short leads (not extendable) : April to September: Thursday to Sunday. October-March: every day of the week. Please note that dogs are not allowed into the garden on Bank Holiday Mondays between April and September.” Their page

  • Cadw · Conwy

    Conwy Castle

    Dogs: Dogs on short leads can visit the ground floor levels from 1 November to 28 February only. From March to October only assistance dogs are allowed.

    “Assistance dogs only - March to October ... Dogs on short leads welcome to access ground floor levels of the site - 1 November to 28 February only” Their page

  • Cadw · Caernarfon

    Caernarfon Castle

    Dogs: Dogs on short leads can visit the ground floor levels from 1 November to 28 February only. From April to October only assistance dogs are allowed, and the page does not say what happens in March, so check before you go.

    “Assistance dogs only at this site - April to October ... Dogs on short leads welcome to access ground floor levels of the site - 1 November to 28 February only” Their page

  • Cadw · Beaumaris

    Beaumaris Castle

    Dogs: Dogs on short leads can visit the ground floor levels only.

    “Dogs on short leads welcome to access ground floor levels of the site.” Their page

  • National Trust · Bangor

    Penrhyn Castle and Garden

    Dogs: Dogs on short leads are welcome across the garden and grounds, the visitor reception and both the Stables and Castle cafés. Only assistance dogs can go inside the castle.

    “Dogs are welcome across the garden and grounds at Penrhyn Castle. They can also be taken to the visitor reception area and both the Stables and Castle Café. Only assistance dogs are permitted inside the castle.” Their page

  • National Trust · Llanfairpwll

    Plas Newydd House and Garden

    Dogs: Dogs can visit almost all of the gardens and grounds, and there are dog tables in the café. Only assistance dogs can enter the house, and dogs cannot go in the Terraced Garden.

    “Plas Newydd pooches are free to visit almost all areas of our gardens and grounds. ... Only assistance dogs are able to enter the house. The Terraced Garden is also not accessible to dogs.” Their page

  • Attraction · Brynsiencyn

    Anglesey Sea Zoo

    Dogs: Dogs on leads can go anywhere outside the building except the children's play area. Free dog pens with water and shade are outside the main entrance.

    “For all other dogs water bowls and shade are provided in free dog pens outside the main entrance ... Dogs are allowed anywhere outside the building except in the children's play area, however, they must always remain on a lead.” Their page

  • Forest · Newborough

    Newborough Forest and Nature Reserve

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome all year on lots of forest trails and large areas of the beach. Keep dogs on short leads on Ynys Llanddwyn from 1 April to 1 September, and no dogs on the Blue Flag beach from 1 May to 30 September.

    “There are lots of trails in the forest and large areas of the beach where dogs are welcome all year round. ... Ynys Llanddwyn island (1 April to 1 September) keep dogs on short leads ... Blue Flag Beach (1 May to 30 September) no dogs” Their page

  • Attraction · Y Felinheli

    GreenWood Family Park

    Dogs: Well-behaved dogs on a short lead are welcome in the park. Only guide and assistance dogs can go in the Woodbarn Cafe and Play.

    “Yes, well behaved dogs are allowed onto the park as long as they are kept on a short lead ... Dogs (with the exception of Guide & Assistance Dogs) are not permitted in the Woodbarn Cafe & Play.” Their page

  • National Trust · Rhiw

    Plas yn Rhiw

    Dogs: Dogs on a short lead can walk the lower woodland paths and visit the tea-room courtyard. Only assistance dogs are allowed in the main garden, upper woodland, orchard and house.

    “Dogs are welcome to explore the paths of the lower woodland, behind the visitor reception and toilets, on a short lead. They are also welcome at the courtyard of the tea-room on a lead. ... Only assistance dogs are allowed in the main garden, upper woodland, orchard, and house.” Their page

  • Cadw · Criccieth

    Criccieth Castle

    Dogs: Dogs on short leads can visit the ground floor levels only.

    “Dogs on short leads welcome to access ground floor levels of the site.” Their page

  • Garden · Llanfrothen

    Plas Brondanw

    Dogs: Dogs are not allowed in the house, formal garden or café, except guide dogs. You can walk your dog in the outer garden and up to the tower, across the road from the main site.

    “Dogs are not allowed in the house, garden or cafe, except for guide dogs. You are welcome to take your dog for a walk in the outer garden and up to the tower, which is on the other side of the road from the main Plas Brondanw site.” Their page

  • Cadw · Harlech

    Harlech Castle

    Dogs: Dogs on short leads can visit the ground floor levels only.

    “Dogs on short leads welcome to access ground floor levels of the site.” Their page

  • Cadw · Llanelltyd

    Cymer Abbey

    Dogs: Dogs on short leads can visit the ground floor levels of the site.

    “Dogs on short leads welcome to access ground floor levels of the site.” Their page

  • National Trust · Near Aberaeron

    Llanerchaeron

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome in the gardens, pleasure grounds, farmyard and woodland trails. Only assistance dogs can go in the house.

    “Dogs are welcome in the gardens, pleasure grounds, farmyard and on woodland trails. ... To keep our collections safe, dogs are not permitted in the house (apart from assistant dogs).” Their page

  • Castle · Cardigan

    Cardigan Castle

    Dogs: Dogs on leads are allowed for a small charge, up to two per visitor, but not in Castle Green House. You can sit outside with your dog under the veranda at the 1176 restaurant, and dogs are not usually allowed at out-of-hours events.

    “Dogs on leads are allowed, £2 per dog with a maximum of 2 dogs per visitor. Dogs are not usually allowed for events outside of normal opening ... Dogs are not allowed into the Castle Green House.” Their page

  • Cadw · Cilgerran

    Cilgerran Castle

    Dogs: Cadw lists this as a dog-friendly site. Keep dogs on a short lead at all times; they can visit the ground floors only.

    “please keep all four legged friends under control and on a short lead at all times; clean up after your pet and enjoy access to the ground floors only.” Their page

  • Cadw · St Dogmaels

    St Dogmaels Abbey

    Dogs: Cadw lists this as a dog-friendly site. Keep dogs on a short lead at all times; they can visit the ground floors only.

    “please keep all four legged friends under control and on a short lead at all times; clean up after your pet and enjoy access to the ground floors only.” Their page

  • Wildlife · Cilgerran

    Teifi Marshes and Welsh Wildlife Centre

    Dogs: Dogs on a lead are welcome on the reserve. Only assistance dogs can go in the Welsh Wildlife Centre building, but there is a café balcony for visitors with dogs.

    “Dogs On a lead Only assistance dogs are allowed in the building at Welsh Wildlife Centre. We have a balcony for visitors with dogs wanting to use the café.” Their page

  • Cadw · St Davids

    St Davids Bishop's Palace

    Dogs: Dogs on short leads can visit the ground floor levels only.

    “Dogs on short leads welcome to access ground floor levels of the site.” Their page

  • Castle · Near Haverfordwest

    Picton Castle and Gardens

    Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome in the gardens and grounds. Only guide dogs are allowed inside the castle.

    “All dogs are welcome at Picton Castle & Gardens. ... Dogs must be kept on leads at all times ... Please note only guide dogs are allowed within the castle.” Their page

  • Country park · Near Haverfordwest

    Scolton Manor

    Dogs: Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds, the tea room's outdoor spaces and designated areas inside the tea room. Only assistance dogs can go in the buildings.

    “Dogs are welcome in our grounds providing they are kept on a lead. Assistance dogs are permitted in our buildings. Dogs are permitted in the tea room's outdoor spaces, and designated areas inside the tea room itself.” Their page

  • Boat trip · Martin's Haven

    Pembrokeshire Islands Cruises

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome on the cruises but not on the Skomer landing trip.

    “We welcome dogs on our cruises but unfortunately we are unable to take dogs on our Landing trip.” Their page

  • Castle · Pembroke

    Pembroke Castle

    Dogs: Well-behaved dogs on short leads are allowed. Only guide or hearing dogs can go in the gift shop.

    “Pets or animals are expressly prohibited, with the exception of well-behaved dogs on short leads, guide dogs, and hearing dogs; however, only guide dogs or hearing dogs are allowed in Pembroke Castle's Gift Shop.” Their page

  • Cadw · Lamphey

    Lamphey Bishop's Palace

    Dogs: Dogs on short leads can visit the ground floor levels. The visitor centre is closed, so enter via the side gate.

    “Dogs on short leads welcome to access ground floor levels of the site. ... Our visitor centre is currently closed – please enter via the side gate.” Their page

  • Attraction · St Florence

    Heatherton World of Activities

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome in most places around the park and there is a dog agility course. The main reception coffee shop and Triangle Restaurant are pet-free, but the Tree Tops Café is dog friendly.

    “Not only are dogs welcomed in most places around the park, but we even have a dedicated dog agility course ... Although main reception/coffee shop and Triangle Restaurant are pet-free zones” Their page

  • National Trust · Amroth

    Colby Woodland Garden

    Dogs: Dogs on a lead are welcome all year. They are not allowed in the walled garden or bookshop.

    “Dogs are welcome at Colby Woodland Garden all year round. Dogs are not allowed in the walled garden or bookshop.” Their page

  • Cadw · Llansteffan

    Llansteffan Castle

    Dogs: Cadw lists this as a dog-friendly site. Keep dogs on a short lead at all times; they can visit the ground floors only.

    “please keep all four legged friends under control and on a short lead at all times; clean up after your pet and enjoy access to the ground floors only.” Their page

  • Cadw · Laugharne

    Laugharne Castle

    Dogs: Cadw lists this as a dog-friendly site. Keep dogs on a short lead at all times; they can visit the ground floors only. The castle is closed from November to March.

    “please keep all four legged friends under control and on a short lead at all times; clean up after your pet and enjoy access to the ground floors only.” Their page

  • Cadw · Kidwelly

    Kidwelly Castle

    Dogs: Cadw lists this as a dog-friendly site. Keep dogs on a short lead at all times; they can visit the ground floors only.

    “please keep all four legged friends under control and on a short lead at all times; clean up after your pet and enjoy access to the ground floors only.” Their page

  • Country park · Pembrey

    Pembrey Country Park

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome in the park under close control or on a short lead, but not in the enclosed children's play areas. From 1 May to 30 September dogs are limited to the dog-friendly areas of Cefn Sidan beach (another official page says the beach rules start on 1 March, so check before you go).

    “It is permissible to bring an animal ... into the park provided that the owner or person in charge of such animal shall keep it under close control or on a short lead. ... Dogs are not allowed in enclosed children's play areas” Their page

  • Attraction · Parkmill

    Gower Heritage Centre

    Dogs: Dogs on a lead are welcome everywhere except the poultry park.

    “Dogs are welcome in the Gower Heritage Centre as long as they are kept on a lead at all times but they cannot access the poultry park.” Their page

  • Cadw · Loughor

    Loughor Castle

    Dogs: Cadw lists this as a dog-friendly site. Keep dogs on a short lead at all times; they can visit the ground floors only.

    “please keep all four legged friends under control and on a short lead at all times; clean up after your pet and enjoy access to the ground floors only.” Their page

  • Cadw · Neath

    Neath Abbey

    Dogs: Cadw lists this as a dog-friendly site. Keep dogs on a short lead at all times; they can visit the ground floors only.

    “please keep all four legged friends under control and on a short lead at all times; clean up after your pet and enjoy access to the ground floors only.” Their page

  • Country park · Margam

    Margam Country Park

    Dogs: Dogs must be on a lead in the deer park, formal gardens, farm trail, castle, Charlottes Pantry and visitor courtyard, and can be off the lead on the castle lawns and other named areas. Dogs are not allowed in the children's play areas.

    “Leaded Area's The Historic Deer Park The Formal Gardens The Farm Trail The Castle Charlottes Pantry Visitor Courtyard Off-;Leaded Areas The Castle Lawns ... Dogs are not permitted in the Children's play areas” Their page

  • National Trust · St Nicholas

    Dyffryn Gardens

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome almost everywhere in the gardens, and in the shop and Gardens Cafe, but not in the two log stack play areas or the Glass House. Dyffryn House is closed.

    “We welcome dogs to almost everywhere within the gardens except the two log stack play areas and inside the Glass House.” Their page

No dogs

  • Attraction · Abergele

    Manorafon Farm Park

    Dogs: Pet dogs are not allowed in the farm park. Assistance dogs must be booked in before arrival.

    “Unfortunately, we cannot allow dogs into the farm park with the exception of assistance dogs. ... You must pre-book your assistance dog in prior to arrival” Their page

  • Zoo · Colwyn Bay

    Welsh Mountain Zoo

    Dogs: Pet dogs are not allowed. Assistance dogs are welcome under the zoo's policy, but not therapy or comfort dogs.

    “No, unfortunately dogs aren't allowed to protect our animals' welfare. We do however, welcome assistance dogs under our Assistance Dog Policy ... This does not include therapy or comfort dogs.” Their page

  • Attraction · Menai Bridge

    Pili Palas Nature World

    Dogs: No pet dogs are allowed in the park. The FAQ says only guide dogs for the blind are allowed (another official page says assistance dogs are allowed, so check before you go).

    “For the safety of our animals no dogs are allowed in the park except for Guide Dogs for the Blind which must be kept strictly under control, no other assistant dogs are allowed” Their page

  • Attraction · Minffordd

    Portmeirion

    Dogs: Only guide and assistance dogs are allowed in Portmeirion. Public rights of way are not affected.

    “PLEASE NOTE ONLY GUIDE & ASSISTANCE DOGS ARE PERMITTED INTO PORTMEIRION GROUNDS.” Their page

  • Wildlife · Martin's Haven

    Skomer Island

    Dogs: No dogs are allowed on the island at any time, and this includes assistance dogs.

    “Unfortunately, no dogs are allowed on the island at any time. This also applies to assistance dogs.” Their page

  • Zoo · Begelly

    Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo

    Dogs: Pet dogs are not allowed, apart from assistance dogs with up-to-date vaccinations and therapy dogs with paperwork. Dogs must not be left in cars in the car park.

    “we don't let dogs into Folly Farm (apart from assistance dogs with up-to-date vaccinations and therapy dogs with all the relevant paperwork).” Their page

Parks and walks

  • Park or walk · Rhossili

    Rhosili headland walkNational Trust

    Dogs: Under close control. On a lead across farmland.

    “Dogs are allowed, as long as they're kept under close control.” 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.