Dog-friendly days out

Cavaliers of London Halloween meet-up, Kensington Gardens

A Halloween get-together for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and their owners beside the Albert Memorial, with a small costume catwalk. Details are on the group's Instagram post.

Kensington Gardens, London

31 Oct '26

Free

Dog-friendly nights on the Land of Lights lantern trail, Milton Keynes

Gulliver's Land of Lights lantern trail in Milton Keynes lets dogs join you on its dog-friendly nights only. Keep dogs on a short lead; water bowls and bins are along the route, but dogs can't go into the indoor dining areas. Dog nights: 1, 15, 22, 29 Nov; 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 30 Dec; 3, 10, 17, 24 Jan 2027.

Newlands, Milton Keynes

Various dates, 1 Nov '26 - 24 Jan '27

Dog-friendly nights on the Land of Lights lantern trail, Warrington

Gulliver's Land of Lights lantern trail in Warrington lets dogs join you on its dog-friendly nights only. Keep dogs on a short lead; water bowls and bins are along the route, but dogs can't go into the indoor dining areas. Dog nights: 1, 15, 22, 29 Nov; 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 30 Dec; 3 Jan 2027.

Old Hall, Warrington

Various dates, 1 Nov '26 - 3 Jan '27

Dog-friendly November at Museum of Illusions London

Dog-friendly Sundays at the Museum of Illusions on Tottenham Court Road, with two sessions: 10am to 12pm and 5pm to 6pm. Explore the illusion rooms with your dog; one dog per adult, on a short lead (no extendable leads). Water bowls and treats are provided.

Fitzrovia, London

8 Nov '26

Dog-friendly nights on the Land of Lights lantern trail, Rother Valley

Gulliver's Land of Lights lantern trail at Rother Valley, near Sheffield, lets dogs join you on its dog-friendly nights only. Keep dogs on a short lead; water bowls and bins are along the route, but dogs can't go into the indoor dining areas. Dog nights: 15, 22, 29 Nov; 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 30 Dec; 3, 10, 17, 24 Jan 2027.

Rother Valley, Sheffield

Various dates, 15 Nov '26 - 24 Jan '27

Paint, Paws & Mansfield at Mansfield Museum

An evening watercolour session at Mansfield Museum where you paint a Victorian Mansfield scene by Albert Buxton and add your own dog to it, with your dog beside you. No art experience needed; dogs on a lead, water provided.

Leeming Street, Mansfield

17 Nov '26

Dog-friendly nights on Blenheim Palace's Christmas Illuminated Trail

Blenheim's Christmas Illuminated Trail admits pet dogs on a handful of dates only. Standard trail tickets apply, with no separate dog booking. Up to two dogs per person, on a short lead (no retractable leads). Dog nights: 18, 24, 25 Nov; 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 29 Dec.

Woodstock, Oxfordshire

Various dates, 18 Nov - 29 Dec '26

Paws Beneath the Waves at SEA LIFE Manchester

An after-hours evening when dogs can explore SEA LIFE Manchester with their owners. Entry is by 15-minute timeslot from 6pm (last entry 8pm), and one ticket covers a person and their dog, with up to two dogs per booking. Dogs stay on a fixed lead and should be calm around other dogs.

Trafford Centre, Manchester

20 Nov '26

Dog-friendly November at Museum of Illusions London

Dog-friendly Sundays at the Museum of Illusions on Tottenham Court Road, with two sessions: 10am to 12pm and 5pm to 6pm. Explore the illusion rooms with your dog; one dog per adult, on a short lead (no extendable leads). Water bowls and treats are provided.

Fitzrovia, London

22 Nov '26

Dog nights on the Luminate Christmas light trail at Sandringham

Luminate's Christmas light trail at Sandringham admits only assistance dogs on other nights; these are its dog nights. Up to two dogs per adult, on a short non-extendable lead; entry is by timed slot. Dog nights: 23, 30 Nov; 7, 14, 21 Dec.

Sandringham, Norfolk

Various dates, 23 Nov - 21 Dec '26

Dog-friendly evenings at Lincoln Castle Illuminated

Lincoln Castle's Christmas illuminations (lights, Father Christmas, rides and festive food) welcome dogs on Wednesday evenings only, 5.30pm to 9pm, with a ticket for that date. Up to two dogs per adult, on a short non-extendable lead; entry is by timed slot. Dog nights: 25 Nov; 2, 9, 16, 23 Dec.

Castle Square, Lincoln

Various dates, 25 Nov - 23 Dec '26

Dog Friendly Evening at SEA LIFE Scarborough

An after-hours session when dogs on leads can tour the SEA LIFE Scarborough aquarium with their owners. Dogs need their own ticket, booked before the human tickets; water stations are provided.

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

26 Nov '26

Dog-friendly Thursdays on the Light Post Farm Christmas light trail

White Post Farm's Christmas light trail is open Thursday to Sunday, and every Thursday is a dog-friendly night, with water stations and treat stops along the way. Dog nights: 26 Nov; 3, 10, 17 Dec.

Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire

Various dates, 26 Nov - 17 Dec '26

Paws Beneath the Waves at SEA LIFE Manchester

An after-hours evening when dogs can explore SEA LIFE Manchester with their owners. Entry is by 15-minute timeslot from 6pm (last entry 8pm), and one ticket covers a person and their dog, with up to two dogs per booking. Dogs stay on a fixed lead and should be calm around other dogs.

Trafford Centre, Manchester

26 Nov '26

Santa Paws Trains at the Northampton & Lamport Railway

One day of dog-friendly Santa trains: ride a diesel train with your dog, meet Santa in his workshop, and your dog gets a present and an edible treat. Dogs must be well behaved and stay off the carriage seats; booking is essential.

Chapel Brampton, Northampton

28 Nov '26

Dog nights on the Luminate Christmas light trail at Margam Country Park

Luminate's Christmas light trail at Margam Country Park admits only assistance dogs on other nights; these are its dog nights. Up to two dogs per adult, on a short non-extendable lead; entry is by timed slot. Dog nights: 30 Nov; 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 27, 28, 31 Dec.

Margam, Port Talbot

Various dates, 30 Nov - 31 Dec '26

Dog nights on the Luminate Christmas light trail at Coombe Abbey

Luminate's Christmas light trail at Coombe Abbey admits only assistance dogs on other nights; these are its dog nights. Up to two dogs per adult, on a short non-extendable lead; entry is by timed slot. Dog nights: 30 Nov; 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 27, 28, 31 Dec.

Binley, Coventry

Various dates, 30 Nov - 31 Dec '26

Dog-friendly nights at Ashridge House Illuminated

Ashridge House's Christmas light trail ('Twas the Night Before Christmas) welcomes dogs on its Wednesday and Thursday evenings, with timed entry from about 4pm. Up to two dogs per adult, on a short non-extendable lead; entry is by timed slot. Dog nights: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 30 Dec.

Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire

Various dates, 2-30 Dec '26

Christmas Paws Beneath the Waves at SEA LIFE Manchester

A Christmas-themed after-hours evening when dogs can explore SEA LIFE Manchester with their owners. Entry is by 15-minute timeslot from 6pm (last entry 8pm), and one ticket covers a person and their dog, with up to two dogs per booking. Dogs stay on a fixed lead and should be calm around other dogs.

Trafford Centre, Manchester

3 Dec '26

Christmas Paws Beneath the Waves at SEA LIFE Manchester

A Christmas-themed after-hours evening when dogs can explore SEA LIFE Manchester with their owners. Entry is by 15-minute timeslot from 6pm (last entry 8pm), and one ticket covers a person and their dog, with up to two dogs per booking. Dogs stay on a fixed lead and should be calm around other dogs.

Trafford Centre, Manchester

4 Dec '26

Santa Paws at the East Somerset Railway

A dog-only Christmas special at Cranmore: a festive train ride, a visit to Santa's grotto and photos, with a gift for every dog and a prize for the best festive outfit. Dogs stay on a lead.

Cranmore, Shepton Mallet

5 Dec '26

Santa Paws at the Museum of East Dorset

A fundraising Santa Paws afternoon at the museum: each dog meets Father Christmas, gets a festive gift and a photo with him. Dogs must be on a lead with an adult; short slots from 2pm, up to four dogs per booking.

Wimborne Minster, Dorset

5 Dec '26

Santa Paws at the East Somerset Railway

A dog-only Christmas special at Cranmore: a festive train ride, a visit to Santa's grotto and photos, with a gift for every dog and a prize for the best festive outfit. Dogs stay on a lead.

Cranmore, Shepton Mallet

6 Dec '26

Dog nights on the Luminate Christmas light trail at Ashton Court

Luminate's Christmas light trail at Ashton Court, Bristol, admits only assistance dogs on other nights; these are its dog nights. Up to two dogs per adult, on a short non-extendable lead; entry is by timed slot. Dog nights: 9, 10, 14, 17, 21, 27, 28 Dec.

Long Ashton, Bristol

Various dates, 9-28 Dec '26

Santa Paws in the Yuletide Yurt at Raby Castle

Raby's first Santa Paws: dogs and their owners meet Father Christmas in the Yuletide Yurt, with a photo opportunity and a doggy treat to take home. Meant for dogs and their owners; children have separate Father Christmas events.

Staindrop, Darlington

11 Dec '26

Christmas Paws Beneath the Waves at SEA LIFE Manchester

A Christmas-themed after-hours evening when dogs can explore SEA LIFE Manchester with their owners. Entry is by 15-minute timeslot from 6pm (last entry 8pm), and one ticket covers a person and their dog, with up to two dogs per booking. Dogs stay on a fixed lead and should be calm around other dogs.

Trafford Centre, Manchester

11 Dec '26

Dog Friendly Evening at SEA LIFE Scarborough

A festive-season after-hours session when dogs on leads can tour the SEA LIFE Scarborough aquarium with their owners. Dogs need their own ticket, booked before the human tickets.

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

17 Dec '26

Santa Paws at Tatton Park Farm

A one-day Christmas event for dogs at Tatton Park's farm: meet Santa Paws, a gift for every well-behaved dog, a treat from the Mill, festive photo spots and some agility fun. Pre-booked timeslots only.

Knutsford, Cheshire

18 Dec '26

Santa Paws at Capel Manor Gardens

A Christmas day out for dogs and their families in Capel Manor's winter gardens, with a Santa Paws visit in the Manor House grotto and a dog agility course.

Enfield, London

19 Dec '26

Santa Paws at Hartlebury Castle

Bring your dog to meet Santa and his elf at the Bishop's Palace; pet tickets include a gift and a treat, and the castle grounds. Short 10-minute sessions through the day; pets aren't allowed inside the Palace.

Hartlebury, Worcestershire

21 Dec '26

Santa Paws at the East Somerset Railway

A dog-only Christmas special at Cranmore: a festive train ride, a visit to Santa's grotto and photos, with a gift for every dog and a prize for the best festive outfit. Dogs stay on a lead.

Cranmore, Shepton Mallet

23 Dec '26

Paws Beneath the Waves at SEA LIFE Manchester

An after-hours evening when dogs can explore SEA LIFE Manchester with their owners. Entry is by 15-minute timeslot from 6pm (last entry 8pm), and one ticket covers a person and their dog, with up to two dogs per booking. Dogs stay on a fixed lead and should be calm around other dogs.

Trafford Centre, Manchester

8 Jan '27

Paws Beneath the Waves at SEA LIFE Manchester

An after-hours evening when dogs can explore SEA LIFE Manchester with their owners. Entry is by 15-minute timeslot from 6pm (last entry 8pm), and one ticket covers a person and their dog, with up to two dogs per booking. Dogs stay on a fixed lead and should be calm around other dogs.

Trafford Centre, Manchester

29 Jan '27

Dog days at RHS Garden Rosemoor

Since March 2026 RHS Rosemoor has welcomed dogs every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Dogs on short, fixed leads can use the paths through the formal gardens, woodland, lakeside and arboretum.

Great Torrington, Devon

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