Messy Dog Life
& Dog-Friendly Days Out

Most visitors drive straight past Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. That's what makes it worth stopping at — a genuine Northumberland beach, quiet promenade and dog-friendly pubs without the queues.

A relaxed Friday-to-Sunday Saltburn itinerary featuring the Victorian pier, Valley Gardens, the dog-friendly miniature railway and four genuine indoor welcomes.

A relaxed Minehead weekend with a heritage railway journey, Dunster’s dog-friendly castle grounds and every food stop welcoming dogs inside.

A relaxed Kendal weekend featuring a genuinely dog-friendly indoor museum, a hilltop castle walk and three excellent places where dogs can dine inside.

A relaxed Friday-to-Sunday Ilfracombe itinerary with tapas, a full Arlington Court day, a dog-friendly coastal cruise and fish and chips beside the harbour. Suggested slug: dog-friendly-weekend-ilfracombe

A working Welsh coastal town with real indoor dog access, a heritage railway that dogs can ride end to end, and upland National Trust countryside above the Mawddach estuary.