Dog Friendly Attractions

There are so many top attractions to choose from in Dorset, from ancient landmarks to fascinating museums meaning that whether you have two legs or four, there is guaranteed fun on offer for all members of the family.

Christchurch
Stewarts Gardenlands - dogs not permitted in the cafe 
Place Mill - dogs welcome 
Highcliffe Castle - dogs welcome on a lead if small enough to carry 
Moors Valley Country Park - dogs welcome however must be kept on a lead in designated areas
Tutton's Well - dogs welcome

Purbeck
Clouds Hill (Lawrence of Arabia's residence) - dogs on a lead welcome in the grounds 
Corfe Castle - dogs welcome on a lead 
Corfe Castle Model Village - dogs welcome on a lead 
Durlston Country Park - dogs welcome however must be kept on a lead in designated areas 
Lulworth Castle - dogs on a lead welcome in the grounds 
Swanage Railway - dogs are welcome on boad the train 
Tyneham Village (check range opening times) - dogs welcome on a lead 
Upton Country Park - dogs welcome on a lead 
Wareham Forest - dogs can be let off leads

Rural Dorset
Avon Heath Country Park - dogs welcome however must be kept on a lead in designated areas
Kingston Lacy - dogs welcome on a lead in park, woodland and restaurant courtyard but not in the house

West Dorset
Beaminster Museum - dogs welcome on a lead 
Dinosaur Museum - dogs welcome on a lead during quiet periods 
Dorchester Roman Town House - dogs welcome on a lead 
Forde Abbey and Gardens - Dogs on a lead welcome in gardens and tearooms. Dogs not allowed in the House
Maiden Castle -  dogs welcome on a lead 
Minterne Gardens - dogs welcome in the grounds on a lead
Montacute TV and Toy Museum - Well behaved dogs welcome on a lead in museum, tearoom conservatory and garden
Sherborne Castle - dogs on a lead welcome in the grounds but not in the castle
Jane Austen Guided Walks - dogs welcome on a lead
Many Anning Guided Walks - dogs welcome on a lead 

Weymouth & Portland
Nothe Fort - dogs welcome on a lead 
Portland Museum - dogs welcome on a lead 
Radipole Lake - dogs welcome on a lead 
Tout Quarry Sculpture Park - dogs welcome on a lead

It is advisable to contact the attraction prior to your visit to confirm that dogs are allowed.