Find dog friendly attractions and places to visit near you, in Haltwhistle, Northumberland 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 Haltwhistle
♡ 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♥ 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
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBrunton Turret
Wall
Northumberland
- Wall section & surviving piece of turret
- Built by men of the Twentieth Legion.

Wall section and a 2.5-metre high turret, built by men of the Twentieth Legion. Dogs on leads are welcome - contact site for any restrictions. Assistance dogs are welcome everywhere. Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedHousesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall
Redburn
Northumberland
NE47 6NN
- Set high on a dramatic escarpment
- on Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site

Housesteads is the most complete example of a Roman fort in Britain, and now the most popular site on the Wall. It stands high on the exposed Whin Sill escarpment, commanding breathtaking views.… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedChesters Roman Fort and Museum
Walwick
Northumberland
NE46 4EU
- Roman cavalry fort
- Well-preserved baths and steam room

Chesters Roman Fort has the best preserved remains of a cavalry fort in Britain. Explore the foundations of the headquarters building and amble through the well-preserved commandant’s house. Dogs… 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♥ 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♥ SavedCorbridge Roman Town
Corbridge
Northumberland
NE45 5NT
- Once a bustling town and supply base
- Walk through the town's streets

At Corbridge Roman site you and your four legged friend can walk along the main street of this Roman garrison town, covering every aspect of Roman life. Dogs on leads are welcome at Corbridge… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBlack Middens Bastle House
Greystead
Northumberland
- Fortified farmhouse
- Situated in an isolated spot

A fortified farmhouse with thick stone walls, of a type distinctive to the troubled 16th-century Anglo-Scottish borders. The living quarters were only accessible at first floor level. Set in… 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♥ SavedAydon Castle
Aydon
Northumberland
NE45 5PJ
- 13th century English manor house
- Almost completely intact

Aydon Castle stands in a secluded woodland setting which provides a great space for dog walking with the whole family. Dogs on leads are welcome at Aydon Castle. Please note that restrictions may… Read more










