As it’s National Pet Month, we’re shining a light on a few of the many dog-friendly destinations across the UK.

We love some of the pawsitive messages from venues:

“Proud to be a dog friendly hotel,” says the Lamb Inn in the Cotswolds who says it loves having canine companions to stay in their specially allocated rooms, with dogs welcome to dine with you in the bar and garden.

However, they do ask that you let them know if you intend bringing your four legged friend before booking your room so they can get it ready with a cosy dog bed, water bowl in the room and a sausage for breakfast.

All of the venues mentioned here welcome well-behaved dogs on leads and offer a relaxing few hours or day out with your pet by your side.

Dog-Friendly Shopping Centres

• Cameron Toll, Edinburgh: Dog-friendly throughout the centre, with clear signage to show which shops welcome pets. 

• Glasgow Fort, Glasgow: Great for open-air shopping with plenty of dog-friendly facilities. 

• Ashford Designer Outlet, Kent: Water stations and many shops displaying dog-friendly window stickers.

• Braintree Village, Essex: Lots of shops allow dogs and there’s an open layout to help dogs feel right at home. 

• The Beacon, Eastbourne: Another great option for coastal shoppers who want to bring their dog along. 

• Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth: Pet-friendly shopping by the water. 

• Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea: Wales’ first fully dog-friendly mall.

A Few Cafés, Shops and Pubs That Welcome Dogs

• The Garden Kitchen, Lancashire

 • The Olive & Bean, Newcastle

•The Green Rocket Café, Bath

•The Cosy Club, Taunton

•The Eagle, Cambridge

•The Rising Sun, Lacock, Wiltshire

•The Lamb Inn, Burford, Oxfordshire

Of course, this is just a tiny snapshot. There are hundreds of places across the UK that now welcome our four legged friends.

Check out https://www.dogfriendly.co.uk/ where you can search all kinds of dog-friendly destinations: hotels, B&Bs, camping and caravanning, cottages, self-catering, holiday parks, hostels, boating holidays, beaches, shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs. Plus there’s beach suggestions, great places to go for a day out as well as services such as groomers, vets, pet shops, kennels and home boarding and lots more.

We would love to see more UK dog-friendly destinations.

So, whether you’re popping out locally or planning something further afield, there’s a whole host of dog-friendly places to discover.

Got a favourite café, pub or shop where your dog gets the VIP treatment? We’d love to know about it. Tag us in your pics or drop us a message so we can build a brilliant list of the UK’s top spots to take your canine companion.

• Please remember this list is just a glimpse into the many fantastic dog-friendly places to visit around the country. All of them welcome well-behaved dogs on leads. Always check individual venue policies before you visit, especially when heading somewhere new, as this can change over time.