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Days Out Are For Dogs Too
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That’s our way of flagging the places that go further — beyond “dogs allowed”, with a genuinely warm welcome for dogs inside.
Last Updated:
11 May 2026
Museum Gardens is one of York’s loveliest pause-and-breathe spots, combining botanical planting, riverside calm and some of the city’s most atmospheric ruins in one open, central setting. With St Mary’s Abbey remains, seasonal planting and plenty of space to wander or sit, it works as both a destination in its own right and a very handy reset between heavier sightseeing stops. The fact that it is free to enter adds to the appeal, making it an easy, generous patch of green calm in the middle of York’s historic swirl.
Good to know:
Water bowls available
Treats available
Doggy Menu available
Dog Policy:
Dogs are welcome in the gardens and open spaces. Keep dogs close around wildlife, ruins and other visitors, and please leave only paw prints and a faint sense of admiration.
