Goddards

Dogs are welcome in most of the garden at Goddards. Bring your pet along on a short lead and enjoy the garden rooms together. Here's how to make the most of your visit.

Our pawprint rating system.
We’ve been working on making it easier for you to find out how dog-friendly your visit will be before you and your four-legged-friend arrive. To help with this, we've created a new pawprint rating system and given all the places in our care a rating. You can find this information in the National Trust members’ handbook.

Goddards is a two pawprint rated place
These places have water bowls, dog bins and dog-friendly walks. You’ll be able to take your dog into some areas, but not everywhere. If there’s a food and beverage outlet, you can have a cup of tea with them, probably outside. Read on to discover exactly where you can take your dog.

Where can my dog go?
Most of the garden rooms including the terrace
The glasshouse
Please keep your dog on a short lead.

Where can’t my dog go?
The kitchen garden (inside the fence)
The toilet (inside the house)
The second-hand book room / Sun Room
Please note this does not affect assistance dogs who are welcome to join you on every aspect of your visit.
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The Canine Code
We’ve worked with our partner Forthglade to come up with this Canine Code, which helps to make sure everyone can enjoy their day:

Keep them close: using a short lead helps to keep your dog from disturbing ground-nesting birds and farm animals. It's essential to use a short lead around sheep. But if cattle approach you, it's best to let your dog off the lead, and call them back when it's safe to do so.
Pick up the poo: please always clear up after your dog. If you can't find a bin nearby, take the poo bags home with you.