East Riddlesden Hall

East Riddlesden Hall is a National Trust historic house and estate just outside Ilkley, set in formal gardens and lower fields with clear dog-friendly zones. Dogs are welcome on lead in the gardens and can explore the lower fields off-lead, where there's plenty of space for a good sniff and a stretch. The house and upstairs tearoom are off-limits, but the outdoor areas make this a proper half-day visit with the dog in tow.

Free on-site parking makes arrival straightforward and the estate's layout gives you a manageable route with the lead – formal gardens for a gentle potter, then down to the lower fields for a proper run-around. Livestock may graze nearby, so keep your dog under close control where needed.

Open daily from 10am, East Riddlesden Hall works well for dog owners who want a bit of heritage and greenery without the usual indoor compromise. The lower fields are the real draw for dogs and the gardens add a calm, historic backdrop to the visit.