Find dog friendly attractions and places to visit near you, in Wetheral, 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 Wetheral
♡ Favourite♥ SavedLanercost Priory
Banks
Cumbria
CA8 2HQ
- Beautiful and now tranquil setting
- Beautifully preserved cloisters
Standing close to Hadrian's Wall, the Augustinian priory of Lanercost was much involved in the Anglo-Scottish wars. During his last campaign in 1306-7 the mortally sick Edward I rested here for six months, before dying as he prepared to enter Scotland. The abbey suffered… Read more
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♡ 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♥ 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
♡ 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♥ 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♥ 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♥ 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♥ 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♥ 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♥ 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♥ 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♥ 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
