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Dog-friendly days out in Yorkshire

28 castles, gardens, hillforts and attractions in Yorkshire with their dog rules, plus 2 parks and walks. Where a place doesn't allow dogs, we say so.

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Dogs welcome

  • Museum · Staithes

    Staithes Museum

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome at the museum.

    “Dogs welcome.” Their page

  • English Heritage · Whitby

    Whitby Abbey

    Dogs: Well-behaved dogs are welcome on short leads.

    “Dogs: Well-behaved dogs are welcome on short leads, as are assistance dogs.” Their page

  • Boat trip · Whitby

    Bark Endeavour sailing trip

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome on board the sailing trips free of charge.

    “Dogs : Sea dogs are welcome onboard FREE OF CHARGE” Their page

  • Forest · Near Whitby

    Sneaton Forest

    Dogs: Dogs are allowed in the forest. There are no waymarked trails.

    “Assistance dogs welcome Dogs allowed” Their page

  • Forest · Near Pickering

    Dalby Forest

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome in the forest. Keep them under control and take dog poo away with you.

    “Dogs with responsible owners are welcome in the forest, but please be respectful and do not allow dogs to foul anywhere on site.” Their page

  • National Trust · Ravenscar

    Ravenscar easy walk

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome on this easy circular walk from Ravenscar.

    “Dogs welcome.” Their page

  • National Trust · Ravenscar

    Ravenscar Radar Station

    Dogs: Dogs can visit the outdoor remains but must be on a lead, as livestock often graze here.

    “Livestock often graze here, so please keep dogs on a lead.” Their page

  • National Trust · Near Cloughton

    Hayburn Wyke

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome but should be kept under close control, as there are hidden steep drops where the woods meet the cliff slopes.

    “We advise that dogs and young children are kept under close control as there are some hidden steep drops, particularly where the woods meet the cliff slopes.” Their page

  • English Heritage · Scarborough

    Scarborough Castle

    Dogs: Dogs are allowed on a lead, and the refreshments include treats for dogs.

    “Dogs allowed on lead. Assistance dogs welcome. ... treats for your four-legged friends” Their page

  • Country park · Wykeham

    North Yorkshire Water Park

    Dogs: Dogs are allowed but must be under control and on a lead at all times, including on the lakeside track.

    “Yes, we do allow dogs at our Water Park. They must be kept under control and on a lead at all times.” Their page

  • Zoo · Filey

    Filey Zoo

    Dogs: Well-behaved dogs are welcome in all areas except the children's play park. They must be on a short lead of no more than 1m.

    “We welcome well behaved dogs in all areas of the zoo, except the children's play park. They must be kept on short leads (max 1m)” Their page

  • Attraction · Bridlington

    Bondville Model Village

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome. The village closes for the main season from late September, so check festive opening times before you go.

    “Dogs Welcome” Their page

  • Wildlife · Bempton

    RSPB Bempton Cliffs

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome on the footpaths and in the visitor centre, on a short lead at all times.

    “Dogs are welcome on the footpaths around the reserve and in the visitor centre. ... Please keep your dog on a short lead at all times due to the sensitive wildlife and habitats here.” Their page

  • Wildlife · Flamborough

    Flamborough South Landing Nature Reserve

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome but must be kept under close control, and you should pick up after them.

    “You can bring your dog but you should pick up after it and it should be kept under close control.” Their page

  • Wildlife · Flamborough

    Danes Dyke Nature Reserve

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome but must be kept under close control, and you should pick up after them.

    “You can bring your dog but you should pick up after it and it should be kept under close control.” Their page

  • English Heritage · Burton Agnes

    Burton Agnes Manor House

    Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome.

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

  • English Heritage · Skipsea

    Skipsea Castle

    Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome. Farm livestock is likely to be present.

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

  • Garden · Near Hornsea

    Wassand Hall

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome on leads.

    “Dogs welcome, on leads” Their page

Dogs in some areas only

  • Railway · Whitby

    North Yorkshire Moors Railway

    Dogs: Well-behaved dogs can travel on Standard services for £3 per dog per day, on a short lead at all times and not on the seats. The railway's terms also say dogs are not allowed in First Class or catering vehicles.

    “Yes, well behaved dogs are welcome on Standard Services for £3 per dog per day. Members may bring dogs for free. We ask you to please keep them on a short lead at all times and they are not allowed on the seats.” Their page

  • Railway · Scarborough

    Scarborough North Bay Railway

    Dogs: Dogs are welcome 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 SNBR 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

  • Garden · Bridlington

    Sewerby Hall and Gardens

    Dogs: Dogs are not allowed inside the House or the Zoo.

    “Dogs are not allowed inside the House or Zoo” Their page

  • Garden · Burton Agnes

    Burton Agnes Hall and Gardens

    Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome in the grounds, except in the playground.

    “Dogs on leads are welcome in the grounds, except in the playground.” Their page

  • Attraction · Skirlaugh

    Burton Constable Hall

    Dogs: Dogs on a lead are welcome in the parkland and grounds, and you can eat with your dog in the extra seating area of the Stables Kitchen. Only assistance dogs can go into the Hall.

    “It is not possible to take your dog into the Hall (unless it is an Assistance dog) but you are welcome to eat inside with your dog in the additional seating area within the Stables Kitchen” Their page

No dogs

  • Museum · Whitby

    Captain Cook Memorial Museum

    Dogs: Only registered assistance dogs can come inside the museum. Other dogs must stay outside in the courtyard on a leash.

    “Guide Dogs and other registered assistance dogs may come in, provided they have the correct identification, are wearing the appropriate jacket, and are 'on duty'. Other dogs should remain outside in the courtyard on a leash” Their page

  • Museum · Whitby

    Whitby Museum

    Dogs: Only registered assistance dogs are allowed in the museum, art gallery and Pannett Park.

    “Please note that dogs (except for registered assistance dogs) are not allowed in the museum, art gallery or park.” Their page

  • Attraction · Cayton

    Playdale Farm Park

    Dogs: No dogs are allowed except guide dogs.

    “Strictly no dogs except Guide Dogs.” Their page

  • Museum · Hornsea

    Hornsea Museum

    Dogs: No dogs are allowed except trained guide and assistance dogs.

    “Sorry, no dogs allowed except trained guide and assistance dogs” Their page

  • Zoo · Hornsea

    Bugtopia Hornsea

    Dogs: Dogs are not allowed in, and assistance animals are not allowed either. Contact them before visiting to discuss other arrangements.

    “we are unfortunately unable to permit them entrance ... If you have an Assistance animal, unfortunately we also can not allow entry to them to our facility.” Their page

Parks and walks

  • Park or walk · Scarborough

    Peasholm Park

    Dogs: On leads.

    “Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome, making it a great day out for the whole family.” Their page

  • Park or walk · Sewerby, Bridlington

    Sewerby Hall & Gardens

    Dogs: Gardens and grounds, on leads. Not the house, zoo or playground.

    “Yes; well-behaved dogs must remain on leads at all times; please ensure that you clean up after your dog.” 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.