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Cornwall
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The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Pentewan, St.Austell
Cornwall
PL26 6EN
Telephone 01726 845100
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Heligan, seat of the Tremayne family for more than 400 years, is one of the most mysterious estates in England. At the end of the nineteenth century its thousand acres were at their zenith, but only a few years after the Great War of 1914 bramble and ivy were already drawing a green veil over this 'Sleeping Beauty'. Offering over 200 acres for exploration, from Victorian Productive Gardens and the surrounding Pleasure Grounds to a sub-tropical Jungle valley brimming with exotic foliage; woodland and farm walks through beautiful Cornish countryside, where sustainable management practices promote diverse habitats and a pioneering Wildlife Project
offering visitors a close-up view of native wildlife. Please visit: www.heligan.com or telephone 01726 845100 for dog policy information.
Open daily all year round (except Christmas eve and Christmas day)
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Adult
Senior Citizen
Child (5-16)
Child (under 5)
Family (2 adults and
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£10.00
£9.00
£6.00
Free
£27.00 |
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Cumbria
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Ullswater Steamers
Glenridding Pier House
Glenridding
Cumbria CA11 0US
Telephone 017684 82229
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Ullswater runs a serpentine course in three reaches,
with the might of Helvellyn crowning the head of the lake at 3117 ft.
Ullswater Steamers create the perfect opportunity
to combine a cruise with some of the most famous and spectacular
walks in the Lake District.
Lake cruises with a difference...Location |
Currently we have four vessels operating
lake cruises on Ullswater; Lady of the Lake originally launched in 1877
and Raven in 1889. Lady Dorothy joined us in 2001
and Lady Wakefield in 2007.
Dogs are welcome onboard (there is a small charge)
and at the Pier Houses.
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Devon
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Marwood Hill Gardens
Nr Barnstaple,
North Devon,
EX31 4EB
Telephone 01271 342528
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Marwood Hill Gardens is a very special private garden covering 20 acres with three lakes set in a valley tucked away in North Devon. Created by Dr Jimmy Smart VMH in the late 1950’s the gardens are a wonderful haven in which to relax and enjoy the impressive collections of plants, shrubs and trees and experience the views and peaceful atmosphere, whilst walking through the woodland areas. Featured on many garden programmes over the years including Gardeners World and Countryfile.
Enjoyed by visitors of all ages looking for inspiration, relaxation or just a great day out for the family. The view from the Garden Tea Room is spectacular, the food served is delicious, and the Walled Garden Plant Sales area is sure to tempt you with a variety of unusual plants for sale. Dogs on leads are welcome too.
Opening Times (2012):
Gardens, Garden Tea Room and Plant Sales
Open Daily 1st March – 30th Sept 10.00 – 17.00. 1st – 27th Oct 11.00 – 1600
Adult £5.50. Child (under 12) Free. Child 12-16 £2.50
Facilities:
Café Yes
Dogs on leads welcome
Coach and Car Park available
Plant Sales Shop
Disabled access to parts of the garden, plant sales and garden tea room
Disabled Toilets |
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Essex
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There's so much more to the county of Essex...
So for a relaxing and rejuvenating weekend away,
why not head to the Essex countryside and
recharge your batteries?
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Try a walk through Constable Country with its picturesque villages, rolling farmland, rivers, meadows and ancient woodlands
in The Dedham Vale and Stour Valley. Or if you're feeling particularly adventurous, why not treat yourself to a few days crossing the county from south-west to north-east
on the Essex Way long-distance walk, which leads you through 81 miles of ancient woodlands, open farmland,
tree-lined river valleys and leafy green lanes. ANd for walkers with an interest in all things maritime, we have coastal walks full of wonderful seascapes and history.
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Essex has a wide variety of great
dog friendly places to visit,
from vineyards to nature reserves...
from country parks to beautiful gardens
Country parks and open spaces can be found all over Essex and they offer a great variety of activities.
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Herefordshire
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Eastnor Castle
Ledbury,
Herefordshire, HR8 1RL
Telephone 01531 633160
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Eastnor Castle is set in the dramatic
setting of the Malvern Hills and surrounded by a beautiful deer
park, arboretum and lake - is the home of the Hervey-Bathurst
family. Besides being a fascinating visitor attraction, the Castle
fulfils other roles as a venue for exclusive-use weddings, corporate
entertainment, training and team building product launches and
location filming. Business or private parties can also stay in
the castle’s beautiful guest bedrooms.
There is much to interest visitors - both adults
and children alike - in the grounds.
• Estate Life Photographic Exhibition
• Valley Lawn Picnic Area
• Knight's Maze and Children's Assault Course
• Adventure Playground
• Castle Terraces Overlooking Lake
• Lakeside and Woodland Walks
• Children's Fun Worksheets
• Castle Arboretum
• Gift Shop and Restaurant
See website for opening times and entrance costs
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Eastnor Castle prides itself on being one of the few stately homes
to allow dogs into its grounds and house. If they are on a lead
they are welcome to wander with you when you visit.
We even give every dog owner a FREE Eastnor Castle
Poop-a-Scoopa on arrival.
Dog friendly accommodation is available at Eastnor Castle
Peacock Villa and Golden Gate Lodge |
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Gloucestershire
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Stanway House and Fountain
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL54 5PQ
Telephone 01386 584469
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One of Britain's most romantic Jacobean Manor Houses, Stanway was built of golden limestone in the days of Elizabeth I. Features of Stanway House include
the 14th century Tithe Barn, Jacobean Gatehouse, rooms full of unusual furniture and the sensation of being in a house that is thoroughly lived in.
Stanway House is surounded by 20 acres of gardens and landscaped grounds which contain an 18th century Pyramid, water mill, ice house, brewery, many exotic trees, a dog cemetery and glorious views.
The grounds are the setting for a 300ft single jet gravity fountain - the tallest fountain in Britain and the tallest gravity fountain in the world.
Opening Times
June, July & August
Tuesday and Thursday 2.00pm - 5.00pm
(House and Fountain)
Fountain plays
2.45pm - 3.15pm & 4.00pm - 4.30pm
Subject to drought and other adverse weather conditions |
For admission costs and further details
please visit the website.
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Scotland
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www.visitlochness.com
Email: info@visitlochness.com
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The Visit Lochness website features Things to do, Accommodation,
Places to Visit, Days Out, Events and News.
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Loch Ness in the Highlands of Scotland is one of the most popular UK holiday destinations.
There are lots of things to see and do for a great family holiday - castles, golf, fishing, hiking and activity holidays all within easy reach of Scotland's fastest growing city Inverness.
No holiday in Scotland is complete without a visit to Loch Ness. Over 20 miles long, a mile wide and 700 feet at its deepest
The surrounding area is filled with historic attractions, natural wonders, cosy places to stay, and superb places to eat.
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The South Loch Ness Trail
This exciting new trail stretching
28 miles down the south side of
Loch Ness from Torbreck on the southern edge of Inverness to Loch Tarff above Fort Augustus was oficially launched and open to the public in August. Route maps of the trail can be downloaded now.
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Loch Ness is full of surprises.
You can sit back and enjoy the landscape, explore the history of the area, visit the charming towns and villages like Fort Augustus, Foyers, Cannich, and Drumnadrochit,
or just relax and enjoy the great outdoors.
Take a leisurely walk along the shore at South Loch Ness or a bigger challenge like the 70 mile long
Great Glen Way which traverses some of Scotland's finest scenery.
It is all here just waiting to be discovered by you.
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Events and Attractions
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Going on holiday in the UK and travelling by road? Taking your dog with you? Use this simple guide to give you ideas where to stretch your legs away from the motorway or main road, with good eateries often nearby
www.thetravellingdog.co.uk
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Dog friendly Hampshire - suggestions for days out in Hampshire with your four-legged friend.
www.visit-hampshire.co.uk |
Carwinion: Cornwall's Bamboo Garden Beautiful, tranquil gardens,
Refreshments and Plant nursery available to visitors. |
18th Century Beck Hall at Malham in North Yorkshire is happy to welcome you and your dog to its streamside tearoom.They serve cream tea's , snacks and meals. |
Achamore Gardens Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust, Craft Workshops, Isle of Gigha. |
Angus Garden Barguillean, Taynuilt. Dogs on leads. All year round, dawn till dusk |
Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway Dogs are welcome at Exbury in the New Forest, on a short-lead. and free of charge on the Railway |
Borde Hill Gardens, Park and Woodland. Haywards Heath, West Sussex
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Weald and Downland Open Air Museum. Set in 50 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside with a collection of historic buildings, period gardens, together with farm animals, woodland walks and a picturesque lake. www.wealddown.co.uk |
The Tempest restaurant in Christchurch, Dorset.
Dogs very welcome, they even have their own menu.
www.the-tempest.info |
Beckett's is a small family run coffee shop serving delicious fairtrade coffee and snacks. Skinner Street, Whitby,
North Yorkshire. |
Helmsley Walled Garden, N Yorkshire. A 5 acre walled garden set beneath Helmsley castle.
www.helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk
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Beechgrove Doggy Fun Park. Fun agility course and 10 acre walk. email: bgrovestables@btconnect.com |
The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth, Devon, is open 365 days a year from 9.00 a.m. until dusk. Admission and parking are free.
Dogs should be kept on a lead www.donkeysanctuary.org.uk 01395 578222 |
The Old Mill Riverside Tearooms, Cotswolds.
www.oldmill-lowerslaughter.com 01451 820052 |
Westonbirt - The National Arboretum, Gloucestershire. Together with their well-behaved companions,dogs can explore, off the lead, the sights and smells of Silk Wood, (which covers two thirds of the Arboretum), and the whole of The Downs area. www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt |
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Wellington Country Park offers 350 acres of beautiful Hampshire countryside to explore, lakes, parkland, open spaces, mature deciduous and coniferous woods linked by nature trails, picnic sites and superb play areas and equipment. An ideal place to bring your family, we are open daily from February to November . Dogs welcome on a lead.
Further information from the website
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Walkies in the Woods focuses on the physical and mental health benefits of dog
walking as part of the Active Woods campaign to promote the healthy living opportunities offered by woodlands.
We, with support from the Kennel Club, want to ensure that dogs and their owners
experience healthy, responsible and above all enjoyable woodland
visits
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