England's Areas of outstanding natural beauty
These places make your heart beat just a little faster. From delightful working harbours, to exquisite beaches, impressive gorges, rolling hills, and fascinating heathlands, we boast over 30 wildly differing landscapes which have been officially designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Walking the chalk hills of the Lincolnshire Wolds or marvelling at the wildfowl, seals and dolphins from the flats and marshes of the Solway Coast. Inhaling the aromas of the orchards and hop farms that populate stretches of the undulating Kent Downs. You will be part of living, breathing landscapes.
Unleash your inner explorer at Hatfield Forest
No other venue provides a better backdrop for young budding explorers than Hatfield Forest.
Location: Takeley, Essex
Enjoy dog friendly days out at Belsay Hall
Explore the magnificent gardens of this dog friendly attraction with your four legged friend.
Location: Belsay, Northumberland
Try some luxury without all the fuss at Dormy House
You won’t find tractors or pigsties anymore at Dormy House; instead this former farmhouse has all the luxuries of a top hotel without that infernal stuffiness.
Location: Broadway, Worcestershire
Enjoy a dog friendly coastal break in Northumberland
Take your pooch to Northumberland where you and your best mate will discover truly staggering views, atmospheric dog friendly beaches, castles and dog friendly pubs.
Location: Bamburgh, Northumberland
Escape to the Lake District for a dog friendly weekend break
Head to Coniston in the Lake District for a multitude of dog friendly days out, including long walks, boat rides and lots of cake.
Location: Lake District, Cumbria
Spend an afternoon in the gardens of The Fishes pub
Eat away the afternoon at the Fishes, a serious gastropub with beautiful views in the Oxfordshire countryside.
Location: North Hinksey, Oxford
Enjoy a family day out at Batsford Arboretum
Experience the wild beauty of Batsford Arboretum in autumn and the splendid sight of rare birds of prey soaring above the surrounding Cotswolds Hills.
Location: Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Head to The Cary Arms for a luxurious dog friendly getaway
The Cary Arms is the perfect location for a dog friendly getaway, and with one of the UK’s dog friendly beaches on its door step, dogs can enjoy a paddle all year round.
Location: Babbacombe, Devon
Spendid views and a splendid bath at Cothill Barn
Relaxing is all you and the family need to worry about at this historical barn in the heart of the English countryside.
Location: Cothill, Herefordshire
Enjoy family fun and meals by the fire at Norburton Hall
Celebrate a special occasion, or just enjoy having the whole family round for dinner on this Dorset estate.
Location: Burton Bradstock, Dorset
Take the family pet along on a dog friendly break in Dorset
Thanks to Dorset’s dog friendly places, there’s no need to leave your favourite canine companion at home on a family holiday.
Location: Dorset
Enjoy baby animals this Spring in the Peak District
Treat your family to a four-star break in luxury log cabins, enjoy safe cycling and feed the animals on a working Derbyshire farm.
Location: Brassington, Derbyshire
Take your four-legged friend on a holiday to Wiltshire
Like to holiday with your dog? Enjoy a dog-friendly break in Wiltshire this winter.
Location: Wiltshire
Have some family fun in a forest lodge
Get the family together for a fun-filled winter break at Darwin Forest Country Park.
Location: Matlock, Derbyshire,
11 places you didn't know were dog friendly
Both you and your canine companion will have a fantastic day out or stay at one of these dog-friendly locations.