Find dog friendly attractions and places to visit near you, in Penrith, Cumbria and the surrounding area. For you and your dog to enjoy a day together.
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Dog friendly attractions and places to visit in Penrith
♡ Favourite♥ SavedLowther 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
Lowther Castle and its amazing gardens make a wonderful place for dog-lovers to visit, especially as the Lowther family has a long history with dogs and the Yellow Earl was a notable animal-lover. A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award… Read more
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♡ Favourite♥ SavedThe Armitt Museum
Rydal Rd
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9BL
- Dog friendly museum in Cumbria
- Museum, library & shop
The Armitt houses a museum, library and shop. The MUSEUM is home to 'Beatrix Potter: Image & Reality' (our main exhibition) and the Kurt Schwitters' art gallery. The LIBRARY specializes in history and cultural heritage of the Lake District. The SHOP sells rare and second-hand… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedSouth Tynedale Railway
The Railway Station
Alston
Cumbria
CA9 3JB
- Dogs welcome across our site
- Leisurely train rides & cafe
- Engineering workshop & gift shop
- Free parking & picnic areas
Climb aboard for a leisurely ride through the scenic North Pennine countryside on one of our trains which are hauled by vintage steam, diesel or battery electric locos from around the world. Dogs are very welcome across all areas of our site which include a viewing gallery above… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedUllswater 'Steamers'
Glenridding Pier House
Glenridding
Cumbria
CA11 0US
- Dogs are welcome (T&Cs/charge applies)
- Cruises connect to variety of dog walks
- Water bowls at the pier houses
- Tennis balls available to borrow
Ullswater 'Steamers' - Dog-friendly days out in the beautiful Ullswater Valley, the Lake District We have four piers in operation - Glenridding, Pooley Bridge, Howtown and Aira Force. A pawsome adventure for the whole family! Cruises operate daily except on Christmas Eve and… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedPenrith Castle
Penrith
Cumbria
- Castle walls stand in a public park
- Contact site for any restrictions
The mainly 15th-century remains of a castle begun by Bishop Strickland of Carlisle and developed by the Nevilles and Richard III. Set in a municipal park opposite the railway station. Dogs on… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBrougham Castle
Penrith
Cumbria
- 13th century castle
- Complex of passages & spiral stairways
With its beautiful setting besides the crossing of the River Eamont, Brougham Castle is a wonderful site to take your dog for an afternoon stroll. Dogs on leads are welcome at Brougham Castle.… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedMayburgh Henge
Eamont Bridge
Cumbria
- Large & impressive Neolithic henge
- Stand up to three metres high
A large and impressive Neolithic henge, much better preserved than neighbouring King Arthur's Round Table. Its banks stand up to 3 metres (10 feet) high, and unusually are constructed of pebbles… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedCountess Pillar
Carleton
Cumbria
- Monument erected in 1656
- Dogs on leads are welcome
A monument erected in 1656 by Lady Anne Clifford of nearby Brougham Castle, to commemorate her final parting here from her mother. On the low stone beside it, money was given to the poor each… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedClifton Hall
Clifton
Cumbria
- 15th-century tower
- Was plundered by Jacobites in 1745
This 15th-century tower, sole survivor of the manor house of the Wybergh family, was plundered by Jacobites in 1745 before the Battle of Clifton Moor, the last battle fought on English soil. Dogs… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedKing Arthurs Round Table
Eamont Bridge
Cumbria
- Neolithic earthwork henge
- Dating from about 2000 BC
A Neolithic earthwork henge, dating from c. 2000 BC, but much later believed to be King Arthur's jousting arena. Mayburgh Henge is adjacent. Dogs on leads are welcome - contact site for any… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedWetheral Priory Gatehouse
Wetheral
Cumbria
- Small Benedictine priory gatehouse
- Containing two storeys
The 15th-century gatehouse of a Benedictine priory, where wrongdoers could claim pardon if they enlisted to fight the Scots. It survived because it later served as the vicarage for the parish… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBirdoswald Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall
Brampton
Cumbria
CA8 7DD
- Dog friendly day out in Cumbria
- Longest remaining stretch of the Wall
Take your dog somewhere new and explore the grounds of Birdoswald Roman Fort. For those who want an introduction to Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria, or an overview of its history and appearance at one… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedAmbleside Roman Fort
Waterhead
Cumbria
- Remains of Ambleside Roman Fort
- Dated from the 2nd century
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBrough Castle
Church Brough
Cumbria
- Starkly impressive Castle
- Commanding the strategic Stainmore Pass
Commanding a magnificent view of the Pennines, medieval Brough Castle stands within the earth-works of a Roman fort guarding the strategic Stainmore routeway. The impressive tower-keep dates from… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedCarlisle Castle
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA3 8UR
- Explore the medieval castle rooms
- Walk some of the castle walls
Standing strongly in the city it has dominated for nine centuries; Carlisle Castle was a constantly updated working fortress until well within living memory. Now its rich and varied visitor… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedShap Abbey
Keld
Cumbria
- Founded in the late 12th century
- Within a secluded & beautiful valley
The impressive full-height 15th-century tower and other remains of a remote abbey of Premonstratensian 'white canons'. Dogs on leads are welcome - contact site for any restrictions. Assistance dogs… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedCastlerigg Stone Circle
Castlerigg
Cumbria
- SDtone circles with panoramic views
- Atmospheric & dramatically
Castlerigg is perhaps the most atmospheric and dramatically sited of all British stone circles, with panoramic views and the mountains of Helvellyn and High Seat as a backdrop.It is also among the… Read more
