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Indoor Welcome Last Verified:

1 Aug 2026

Shepherds Baa is a forest-side café in Thetford where dogs are welcome inside. It's tucked beside Lynford Arboretum, making it an easy stop for coffee, cakes and something warm after a woodland walk. The café serves breakfast and lunch throughout the day and there's space to settle in with muddy paws and a tangle of leads.

The menu covers café staples—sandwiches, jacket potatoes, light bites and home-baked cakes—alongside hot drinks and cold drinks. Dogs can sit with you indoors while you eat and treats for dogs are sometimes available. The set-up suits walkers who want proper food rather than just a takeaway.

Shepherds Baa is open every day from 8am to 5pm. It's right by the forest trails, so you can walk first and refuel after, or reverse the plan depending on your dog's patience. The location makes it useful for a dog day out in Thetford Forest without needing multiple stops.

Good to know:

Water bowls available

Free treats available

Doggy menu available

Dog Policy:

Dogs are welcome inside this forest café. They can sit with you while you eat and treats are sometimes available—it's a practical stop after a walk.

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