Best dog-friendly weekend breaks in the UK

24 destinations picked for this guide.

Many of the best weekend breaks in the UK suit dogs, with big beaches, long walks and pubs that welcome four-legged guests. Rules vary, particularly on beaches in summer and around livestock, so always check local signs. These are destinations well suited to a trip with your dog.

LlandudnoConwy · Budget-friendly

A grand Victorian seaside resort beneath the Great Orme

ScarboroughNorth Yorkshire · Budget-friendly

Britain's oldest seaside resort, with two bays and a castle

Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog)Powys · Mid-range

Mountain ridges, waterfalls and some of the darkest skies in Wales

CairngormsHighland · Mid-range

The UK's largest national park, with arctic mountains and ancient pine forests

ExmoorSomerset and Devon · Mid-range

Moorland, dramatic sea cliffs and a famous dark sky

North York MoorsNorth Yorkshire · Mid-range

Heather moorland, steam trains and a dramatic coast

NorthumberlandNorthumberland · Mid-range

Castles, empty beaches, dark skies and Hadrian's Wall

PembrokeshireWales · Mid-range

A rugged coast of golden beaches, seabirds and a famous coast path

TenbyPembrokeshire · Mid-range

A colourful walled harbour town with sandy beaches

WhitbyNorth Yorkshire · Mid-range

A dramatic harbour town with a clifftop abbey

Yorkshire DalesNorth Yorkshire · Mid-range

Green valleys, limestone scars and drystone walls

DartmoorDevon · Higher-priced

Granite tors, wild ponies and ancient woodland

Isle of WightHampshire · Higher-priced

A compact island with chalk cliffs, castles and sandy beaches

Jurassic Coast (Lyme Regis)Dorset · Higher-priced

A World Heritage coast of cliffs, fossils and natural arches

Lake DistrictCumbria · Higher-priced

England's biggest national park: lakes, fells and cosy villages

New ForestHampshire · Higher-priced

Ancient woodland and heath with free-roaming ponies

NewquayCornwall · Higher-priced

Cornwall's surf capital, with long golden beaches

Norfolk coastNorfolk · Higher-priced

Wide sandy beaches, salt marshes and seal trips

Peak DistrictDerbyshire · Higher-priced

England's first national park, with moors, dales and stately homes

RyeEast Sussex · Higher-priced

A hilltop cinque port town of cobbles and smugglers' pubs

South DownsSussex and Hampshire · Higher-priced

Rolling chalk hills, white cliffs and country pubs

WhitstableKent · Higher-priced

A pretty seaside town famous for oysters and beach huts

CotswoldsGloucestershire · Premium

Honey-coloured villages, rolling hills and country pubs

PadstowCornwall · Premium

A Cornish fishing harbour famous for seafood and the Camel Trail

Frequently asked questions

How do I find a dog-friendly place to stay?

Use the pet-friendly filter on booking sites, then read recent reviews and ask about any fees or rules before you book.

Can dogs go on beaches?

Often yes, but many beaches restrict dogs in summer, so check local signs and council guidance.

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Last reviewed October 2026. Prices and journey times are estimates, so check before you book.