Explore dog friendly attractions & places in Devon. Dartmoor National Park sits entirely within Devon, which helps orient county-wide planning for moorland outings and sightseeing stops. Planning a day out with your dog involves more than checking whether dogs are generally welcome. Consider the kind of visit you want, how long you expect to stay, and whether the setting, walking surfaces and atmosphere are likely to suit your dog.
Check the attraction’s current dog policy before travelling, including whether dogs may enter indoor and outdoor areas, where leads are required, and whether any sections are restricted. Confirm opening times, admission charges, advance booking requirements and any different arrangements for events or seasonal opening.
Look at practical details such as parking, paths, steps, toilets, drinking water and shaded areas. If the site includes livestock, wildlife, busy spaces or loud activities, consider how comfortable your dog will be. Policies and facilities can change, so verify important information with the attraction or its official website before setting out.
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Dog friendly attractions and places to visit in Devon
♡ Favourite♥ SavedMayflower Museum
3-5 The Barbican
Plymouth
Devon
PL1 2LR
- Discover the story of the Mayflower
- Family friendly
- Lift access to all floors
- Groups admission available
he Mayflower Museum, set over three floors explores the story of the voyage of the Pilgrims and their journey aboard the Mayflower to the New World. Your journey of discovery begins by stepping onto the balcony on the top floor to enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of todays' busy… Read more
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♡ Favourite♥ SavedSeaton Tramway
Harbour Road
Seaton
Devon
EX12 2TB
- A big dog-friendly welcome awaits
- Travel all day by tram with your dog
- Scenic views of Axe Estuary and Wildlife
- Dog-friendly beach at Seaton
Seaton Tramway operates narrow gauge heritage trams between Seaton, Colyford and Colyton in East Devon's glorious Axe Valley, travelling alongside the River Axe estuary through two nature reserves and giving an unrivalled view of the abundant wading bird life. The coastal resort… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedFursdon Gardens
Fursdon House
Cadbury
Exeter
Devon
EX5 5JS
- Beautiful rural hillside garden
- Stunning valley & parkland views
- Traditional & contemporary planting
- Cream teas & cake at our Coach Hall
The rural hillside gardens at Fursdon blend seamlessly into rolling parkland and on into the countryside with views over the Exe valley and beyond to Dartmoor. During afternoons when historic Fursdon House is open to the public, visitors are invited to take a leisurely stroll… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedPowderham Castle
Powderham Park
Kenton
Exeter
Devon
EX6 8JQ
- Dog friendly attraction in Exeter, Devon
- Engaging & magical for adults & children
- Within a unique, picturesque setting
- All areas except the Deer Park
Powderham is proudly dog friendly, and dogs for FREE! Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome throughout the grounds and can even join you inside the Castle and on guided tours, making Powderham one of Devon’s most dog-friendly historic attractions. Explore centuries of history… Read more
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- Dogs Go FREE
Powderham is proudly dog friendly, and dogs go FREE!
♡ Favourite♥ SavedTrapped Escape Rooms Okehampton
Unit 51,
Fatherford Industrial Estate
Okehampton
Devon
EX20 1QQ
- 3 Rooms to choose from....
- Can you escape with in 60 minutes
- Well behaved dogs welcome
The Bletchley Blueprints are Missing! Step back in time to 1942… Alastair Dennington the renowned cryptologist needs your help! Working for a secret government department on a small project to crack the ENIGMA machine, he needs you to collect the blueprints from his private… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBabbacombe Model Village
Hampton Avenue
Babbacombe
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 3LA
- One of Torquay's top attractions
- Miniature world is full of model scenes
- Over 400 models of houses, stately homes
- factories, shops, entertainment venues,
- and environmental features.
- And of course, 13,000 miniature people
Dogs are welcome but outdoors only (they cannot go into the tearoom or 4D Theatre) and must be kept with you, on a lead, at all times. Refreshments are available but it is outside seating only with dogs. Babbacombe Model Village is one of Torquay's top attractions Adults love… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedCanonteign Falls
Christow
Devon
- Two beautiful waterfalls
- Highest waterfall in the Southwest
- Seven lakes
- Cafe with cakes and cream teas
- Artisan gift shop & free parking
- Adventure playgrounds
Canonteign Falls is a stunning natural attraction in the heart of Devon. Visit us for peaceful walks among the waterfalls and lakes and family fun in the gardens and playgrounds. Escape the crowds and experience the highest waterfall in Dartmoor National Park. For garden… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedThe Donkey Sanctuary
Slade House Farm
Sidmouth
Devon
EX10 0NU
- Dog friendly day out in Sidmouth, Devon
- Various scenic walks
- Dogs must be kept on a lead
- Visitor centre & gift shop
Nestled in the beautiful East Devon countryside, The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth currently has 500 donkeys waiting to meet you. The donkeys love to meet new people and you can discover their unique characters and stories. As well as enjoying a cuddle or two from our main yard… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBrixham Heritage Museum
The Old Police Station New Road
Brixham
Devon
TQ5 8LZ
- Dog friendly place to visit in Brixham
- Welcomes all well-behaved dogs
- Award winning family museum
The Museum is dog friendly and welcomes all well-behaved dogs in addition to guide/assistance dogs. We are an award winning family museum whose building contains an enormous varied collection of artifacts and displays on the history of Brixham. Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBecky Falls Ancient Woodland Park
Manaton
near Bovey Tracey
Manaton
Devon
TQ13 9UG
- Natural woodland with graded paths
- Dogs on leads very welcome
- Reptile House and Petting Zoo
- On site Cafe and Gift Shop
Set within a spectacular ancient valley, Dartmoor’s famous Becky Falls has been attracting visitors since 1903, and no trip to Devon would be complete without a visit. Enjoy breath-taking woodland walks, taking time to explore over 50 acres of woodland and streams which are rich… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedGrimspound
Dartmeet
Devon
- Best known prehistoric settlement
- Dates from the late Bronze Age
The best known of many Dartmoor prehistoric settlements, Grimspound dates from the late Bronze Age. The remains of 24 stone houses survive within a massive boundary wall. 6 miles South West of… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedMerrivale Prehistoric Settlement
Widecombe in the Moor
Devon
- Prehistoric remains
- Built between 2500 BC and 1000 BC
The remains of a Bronze Age settlement, side by side with a 'ritual landscape' of sacred sites - three stone rows, a stone circle, standing stones and burial cairns - probably constructed over a… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedOkehampton Castle
Okehampton
Devon
- Remains of the largest castle in Devon
- Stunning setting on a wooded spur
Okenhampton Castle remains one of the largest castle in Devon, it sits above the rushing River Okement. The ideal site for dogs who need lots of space to enjoy their walks. Dogs on leads are… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedUpper Plym Valley
Princetown
Devon
- 300 Bronze Age & medieval sites
- Covering 6 square miles
Some 300 Bronze Age and medieval sites, covering 15 1⁄2 square kilometres (6 square miles) of Dartmoor landscape. Dogs on leads are welcome - contact site for any restrictions. Assistance dogs are… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedLydford Castle and Saxon Town
Lydford
Devon
- Lydford boasts three defensive features
- Sited on the fringe of Dartmoor
Beautifully sited on the fringe of Dartmoor, Lydford boasts three defensive features. Near the centre is a 13th-century tower keep on a mound, later a prison notorious for harsh punishments - 'the… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedHound Tor Deserted Medieval Village
Widecombe in the Moor
Devon
- Extensive, atmospheric remain
- Isolated village on Dartmoor
The remains of four 13th - century stone farmsteads, on land originally farmed in the Bronze Age. This isolated Dartmoor hamlet was probably abandoned in the early 15th century. 1.5 miles South… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedTotnes Castle
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 5NU
- Classic Norman motte & bailey castle
- Sweeping views across the town
Enjoy an afternoon with your dog at Totnes Castle, a classic Norman motte and bailey castle. Take a picnic and enjoy the sweeping views across the town rooftops to the River Dart. Dogs on leads… Read more
