Find dog friendly attractions and places to visit near you, in Alton, Hampshire 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 Alton
♡ Favourite♥ SavedChawton House
Chawton
Alton
Hampshire
GU34 1SJ
- Historic House and Gardens
- Beautiful walks in the Gardens & Grounds
- Dogs welcome in all outdoor spaces
- Outdoor seating in the Courtyard Tearoom

Nestled in the picturesque countryside of East Hampshire, Chawton House is famously described as the ‘Great House’ by Jane Austen, who lived in the village and frequently visited the estate to call upon her brother Edward Austen Knight and his family. The House and Gardens are… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedWeald and Downland Living Museum
Town Lane
Singleton
Chichester
West Sussex
PO18 0EU
- Dog friendly Museum
- 40 acre site with woodland trails
- Explore over 50 historic buildings
- Dog friendly waterside cafe

The Weald & Downland Living Museum – a hidden gem in the South East, quintessentially British in a picture perfect setting. We are a museum for those who want to see, touch and even smell what life was really like for people living in years gone by. Come and discover our… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedWest Dean Gardens
West Dean Gardens
West Dean
Chichester
West Sussex
PO18 0RX
- Dog friendly day out in Chichester
- Nestled at the foot of the South Downs
- One of the greatest restored gardens
- Visit England-endorsed restaurant

Nestled at the foot of the South Downs, West Dean Gardens is one of the greatest restored gardens open to the public today. Visitors can explore a wide range of features on a gentle walk around the grounds. From surreal trees to the restored walled garden, West Dean Gardens… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedThe Vyne
Vyne Road
Sherborne St John
Hampshire
RG24 9HL
- Beautiful parklands and lakeside walk
- Woodland trails
- Countryside vistas
- The Brewhouse offers outdoor seating

The Vyne is pleased to welcome you to our dog-friendly property. We hope you will enjoy this exceptional place. An intimate family home, the history of The Vyne spans the centuries. From its royal connections in Tudor times to its place today as a intriguing retreat for you to… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedMid Hants Railway Watercress Line
The Railway Station
Station Road
New Alresford
Hampshire
SO24 9JG
- Dogs travel free on our line
- Steam and Diesel train rides
- Four stations to explore
- Country walks

Travel through the beautiful Hampshire countryside along our 10 mile line by steam or heritage diesel between Alresford and Alton. Hop on and off at any of our four period stations and explore. Get up close and personal to our locos in the Loco Yard at Ropley, take a look at… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedWaverley Abbey
Runfold
Surrey
- Impressive remains of an abbey
- Quiet spot by the River Wey in 1128

Fragments of the church and monastic buildings of the first Cistercian abbey in England, founded in 1128. Dogs on leads are welcome - contact site for any restrictions. Assistance dogs are welcome… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedThe Grange at Northington
Northington
Hampshire
- Set in a landscaped park
- Built between 1809 and 1816

Set like a lakeside temple in a landscaped park, Northington Grange is the foremost example of the Greek Revival style in England. Created between 1804 and 1809 when William Wilkins encased an… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedWolvesey Castle (Old Bishop's Palace)
Winchester
Hampshire
- 12th century palace
- Stone's throw from Winchester Cathedral

Begun as a 12th-century Norman keep and bailey castle, the palace was the chief residence of the Bishops of Winchester. Situated next to Winchester Cathedral, its extensive ruins reflect their… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedRamster Garden
Ramster Hall
Petworth Rd
Chiddingfold
Surrey
GU8 4SN
- Dog friendly garden
- Dog friendly tea room

Ramster Garden is a peaceful 25 acre woodland garden with beautiful scenery. Visit the tea room which welcomes dogs. Indoor and outdoor seating areas. Ramster Garden requests visitors to keep their… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedFlowerdown Barrows
Littleton
Hampshire
- Well-preserved Bronze Age burial mounds
- Constructed 4,000 years ago

Three Bronze Age burial mounds, including the largest and finest 'disc barrow' in Hampshire, once part of a larger 'barrow cemetery'. Dogs on leads are welcome - contact site for any… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedSilchester Roman City Walls
Silchester
Hampshire
- Built in late 1st century BC
- Complete circuit of the Roman walls

In the Iron Age, the region in which Silchester is located was part of the tribal territory of the Atrebates. During the Roman period their tribal centre became known as Calleva Atrebatum, growing… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBishops Waltham Palace
Bishop's Waltham
Hampshire
SO32 1DH
- 12th and 14th century buildings
- You can enjoy a picnic in the grounds

The ruins of a medieval palace (together with later additions) used by the bishops and senior clergy of Winchester as they travelled through their diocese. Winchester was the richest diocese in… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedRotherhill Nurseries
Rotherhill Nurseries & Garden Centre
School Lane, Stedham
Midhurst
West Sussex
GU29 0PA
- Family-run for over 40 years
- Over 90% of plants grown on-site

Rotherhill Nurseries & Garden Centre is a family-run eco plant nursery in Midhurst. For over 40 years they’ve grown… Read more

















