dogs welcome project

dogs are welcome at the National Trust

We’ve partnered with the National Trust to launch the Dogs Welcome project, an initiative which aims to improve access for our four-legged friends across the wonderful places the Trust care for. From introducing more dog friendly trails, dog waste bins, wash down areas and drinking stations. The National trust will be taking several steps to ensure dog owners and their pups feel welcome.

When the project launched we were thrilled to have teamed up with TV presenter and explorer Simon Reeve, to help share all the exciting news of the Dogs Welcome project. As a keen dog owner Simon and his loyal dog Obi visited the National Trust’s Arlington Court in Devon to see for himself many of the changes underway.

"Providing information about access at all Trust places is a win-win for everyone."

Simon Reeve

"Providing information about access at all Trust places is a win-win for everyone."

Simon Reeve

improved dog friendly facilities

improved dog friendly facilities

dog drinking stations

dog bins

dog friendly cafés

improved signage

pawprint rating

All National Trust places have been assessed for dog friendliness and have been given a special Pawprint rating. This appears in the National Trust's members handbook and on the Trust's website.

3 Pawprints (Best), 2 Pawprints (Good) and 1 Pawprint (Standard), helping visitors plan great adventures with their canine companions.

pawprint rating

All National Trust places have been assessed for dog friendliness and have been given a special Pawprint rating. This appears in the National Trust's members handbook and on the Trust's website.

3 Pawprints (Best), 2 Pawprints (Good) and 1 Pawprint (Standard), helping visitors plan great adventures with their canine companions.

pawprint rating

All National Trust places have been assessed for dog friendliness and have been given a special Pawprint rating. This appears in the National Trust's members handbook and on the Trust's website.

3 Pawprints (Best), 2 Pawprints (Good) and 1 Pawprint (Standard), helping visitors plan great adventures with their canine companions.

the UK's most scenic & dog friendly walks

As Brits make the most of exploring the UK for their days out and dog walks, these mesmerising images show some of the most scenic places for dog walks in the UK – including Yorkshire Dales, Hadrian’s Wall, and Cheddar Gorge.

Our recent survey of 2,000 UK dog owners discovered the most popular destinations to enjoy – with the Yorkshire Dales taking first place in the top 40 list.

As Brits make the most of exploring the UK for their days out and dog walks, we recently ran a survey of 2,000 UK dog owners to discover the most popular destinations to enjoy – with the Yorkshire Dales taking first place in the top 40 list.

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gourmet range

wet food & treats

As part of our National Trust partnership a minimum of £70,000 will be contributed from the sales of our co-branded gourmet meals and treats to support the Trust’s conservation work.

National Trust gourmet range


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