Otter Garden Centre, Torbay

Otter Garden Centre in Paignton is a substantial retail destination on the Moles Lane site near Marldon, where dogs are welcome inside the main garden centre areas. This is a full-scale operation with clear customer retail space and useful visitor scale, making it a natural stop for plant-hunting dog owners who don't want to leave their dog in the car.

The garden centre opens with long trading hours across both shop and coffee shop; however, the coffee shop indoor area no longer allows dogs from 1 March 2026. Dogs remain welcome throughout the rest of the garden centre retail space and assistance dogs are always permitted.

For Paignton visitors, Otter is a realistic nearby destination just off the main local routes. You can browse plants and garden supplies with your dog at your side, though you'll need to arrange alternative care if you're planning a coffee break indoors.