Dog friendly attractions and places to visit in Cumbria
The information we have listed is up to date to the best of our knowledge, however we advise you to contact the attraction before you visit with your dog to make sure their dog friendly rules have not changed. You can narrow your search to a town or see below for all listed dog friendly places to visit in Cumbria.
The Armitt Museum

Rydal Rd
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9BL
- Dog friendly museum in Cumbria
- Museum, library & shop
Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway

Ravenglass Station
Ravenglass
Cumbria
CA18 1SW
- Seven intermediate and two main stations
- Seven mile journey (40 minutes) each way
- Dogs welcome on board with ticket
- Variety of fantastic dog walks
Lakeland Motor Museum

Lakeland Motor Museum
Old Blue Mill
Backbarrow
Newby Bridge
Cumbria
LA12 8TA
- Over 30,000 cars, bikes & automobilia
- Campbell Bluebird Exhibition
- Isle of Man TT & Vincent Motorbike displ
- Bicycles, toy cars, cafe & more
Ullswater 'Steamers'

Glenridding Pier House
Glenridding
Cumbria
CA11 0US
- Dogs welcome throughout the attraction
- Cruises connect to variety of dog walks
- Water bowls at the pier houses
- Dog ticket boarding passes available
South Tynedale Railway

The Railway Station
Alston
Cumbria
CA9 3JB
- Dogs welcome across our site
- Leisurely train rides, cafe,gift shop
- Discovery Centre & Engineering Workshop
- Free parking and picnic areas
Lowther Castle & Gardens

Lowther Castle & Gardens
Lowther Castle
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 2HH
- Dogs welcome, on leads
- 130 acres of gardens to explore
- Story of Lowther Exhibition and Café
West Lakes Adventure

Woolpack Farm Cottage
Boot
Holmrook
Cumbrian Mountains
Cumbria
CA19 1TH
- Dog Friendly Activities
- Canoeing
- Pet Floating Aids Available
- Other Activities
Windermere Lake Cruises

Windermere Lake Cruises Ltd.
Winander House
Glebe Road
Bowness-On-Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 3HE
- Scheduled cruises throughout the year
- Sail from Bowness, Ambleside or Lakeside
- Dogs welcome on all of our cruises
- Walkers' tickets & dog walks available
Lanercost Priory

Banks
Cumbria
CA8 2HQ
Ambleside Roman Fort

Waterhead
Cumbria
- Remains of Ambleside Roman Fort
- Dated from the 2nd century
Countess Pillar

Carleton
Cumbria
- Monument erected in 1656
- Dogs on leads are welcome
Birdoswald Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall

Brampton
Cumbria
CA8 7DD
- Dog friendly day out in Cumbria
- Longest remaining stretch of the Wall
Mayburgh Henge

Eamont Bridge
Cumbria
- Large & impressive Neolithic henge
- Stand up to three metres high
Brougham Castle

Penrith
Cumbria
- 13th century castle
- Complex of passages & spiral stairways
Piel Castle

South End
Cumbria
- 14th century fortress
- Massive keep, inner & outer baileys
Bow Bridge

Yarlside
Cumbria
- Narrow 15th century stone bridge
- Old packhorse route to nearby Abbey
Wetheral Priory Gatehouse

Wetheral
Cumbria
- Small Benedictine priory gatehouse
- Containing two storeys
Brough Castle

Church Brough
Cumbria
- Starkly impressive Castle
- Commanding the strategic Stainmore Pass
Hardknott Roman Fort

Cockley Beck
Cumbria
- Remote & dramatically-sited fort
- Founded under Hadrian's rule
Penrith Castle

Penrith
Cumbria
- Castle walls stand in a public park
- Contact site for any restrictions
Shap Abbey

Keld
Cumbria
- Founded in the late 12th century
- Within a secluded & beautiful valley
Castlerigg Stone Circle

Castlerigg
Cumbria
- SDtone circles with panoramic views
- Atmospheric & dramatically
Stott Park Bobbin Mill

Finsthwaite
Cumbria
LA12 8AX
- Extensive working bobbin mill
- Demonstration of the historic machinery
Furness Abbey

Yarlside
Cumbria
LA13 0PJ
- Impressive remains of an abbey
- Dogs on leads are welcome
Clifton Hall

Clifton
Cumbria
- 15th-century tower
- Was plundered by Jacobites in 1745
King Arthurs Round Table

Eamont Bridge
Cumbria
- Neolithic earthwork henge
- Dating from about 2000 BC
Carlisle Castle

Carlisle
Cumbria
CA3 8UR
- Explore the medieval castle rooms
- Walk some of the castle walls
Ravenglass Roman Bath House

Ravenglass
Cumbria
- Bath house of Ravenglass Roman fort
- Walls stand almost four metres high