The Dog Friendly Map
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Days Out Are For Dogs Too
Dog-Friendly Things To Do in Durham
Shape your dog-friendly day out in Durham with activities and places that welcome dogs inside. Whether you’re planning a casual mooch or a longer outing, these options help you include your dog comfortably throughout your visit.
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 days out
Recommended Places go above and beyond to welcome dogs inside, with thoughtful extras for four-legged visitors.
Explore dog-friendly family days out near Durham
Auckland Palace Deer Park and Gardens
Crook Hall Gardens
National Trust - Crook Hall Gardens
Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre
Tanfield Railway
Barnard Castle
Egglestone Abbey
Northumberlandia
Seaton Delaval Hall
Tynemouth Priory and Castle
Beamish Museum
Gibside
Ormesby Hall
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas
Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
Low Burnhall
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
St Mary’s Lighthouse and Visitor Centre
Weardale Railway
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Seen this? It marks our Recommended Partners - places that go that bit further, so dogs feel properly welcome (and you can actually relax)