Pinetum Gardens

Pinetum Gardens near St Austell is a 30-acre botanical garden where dogs on short leads are welcome throughout the grounds and paths. It's open daily from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4.30pm and tickets can be booked online in advance. Free parking is available on site, making it a straightforward day out with the dog in tow.

The garden offers a full morning-to-teatime visit for curious noses and owners who appreciate planted spaces. Dogs stay on short leads, which keeps everyone comfortable among the collections and allows you to enjoy the whole circuit without worrying about recalls or boundary work.

There's a café on site and the garden has accessible facilities for visitors. The scale and layout suit a relaxed, lead-in-hand wander rather than a sprint, so plan for a couple of hours if you want to explore properly and let your dog enjoy the scents at their own pace.