St Fagans National Museum of History

St Fagans National Museum of History is one of Europe's leading open-air museums, set across 100 acres of parkland in the village of St Fagans on the western outskirts of Cardiff. With free general admission and an easy lead rule, it makes for a full day out for dog owners: dogs are welcome throughout the outdoor areas on a short lead, and if an extendable lead is brought along, staff at the reception desk will swap it for a short one.

Over 40 original historic buildings from across Wales have been re-erected on the site, alongside gardens, woodland paths, craft demonstrations and working heritage breeds in the fields. The museum is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00, including bank holidays, and on-site parking is available for a daily charge.

Dogs are excluded from the galleries, historic houses and cafés, so the indoor exhibits are best explored in turns. Assistance dogs are welcome everywhere on site, and water bowls are provided at the museum entrance and beside the cafés.