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Dog-Friendly Things To Do in Cambridge

Cambridge is a top-tier “day out with a dog” city: riverside wanders, green-space resets, and the sort of wholesome outings that still leave time for a coffee. You can stretch the legs at Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows, go properly wild at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, or make it a big-but-easy outing at Wimpole Estate.

And if you’re doing Cambridge properly, a punt is basically compulsory, with dog-friendly operators like Rutherford Punts, Scudamore's Punting and Traditional Punting Co listed so you can float first and faff later. Click any listing to see the details, dog policy, and what to expect before you arrive with muddy paws and optimistic vibes.

Map of Dog-Friendly Things to Do

Use the map to see where the dog-friendly days out are, so you can plan your next stop without the “where now?” wobble.  See town page for all categories.

Recommended dog-friendly garden centres

Recommended Places go above and beyond to welcome dogs inside, with thoughtful extras for four-legged visitors. 

Explore dog-friendly family days out near Cambridge.

Audley End House and Gardens

Scudamore's Punting

Wicken Fen Nature Reserve

Cherry Hinton Chalk Pits

Traditional Punting Co

Wimpole Estate

Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows

Wandlebury Country Park

Rutherford Punts

West Stow Country Park and Anglo-Saxon Village

Seen this?  It marks our Recommended Partners - places that go that bit further, so dogs feel properly welcome (and you can actually relax)

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