Ripon Walled Garden is the sort of place that works beautifully when a dog-friendly day needs a softer pace and a bit of breathing room. Once the Bishop’s Palace kitchen garden and now a peaceful visitor attraction run by Ripon Community Link, it offers serene surroundings along with things to see and do, a café, a garden nursery and gift shop.

That mix makes it especially appealing for visitors with dogs who want more than a quick lap and leave. It is easy to imagine a gentle wander, a pause for coffee and a general sense that everyone, including the dog, has come down a gear in the nicest possible way. It also has real heart behind it, creating opportunities for people with learning disabilities. A calm, feel-good Ripon stop with proper depth to it.