English Heritage has teamed up
with the Kennel Club to highlight a number of historic sites across England
where dogs and their owners can enjoy a warm welcome and a day out worth
barking about. English Heritage sites are situated in beautiful outdoor surroundings
with acres of land or gardens to roam in, visitors and their pooches are
spoilt for choice.
Rosemary Smart, Kennel Club Chief Executive, said:
“It’s wonderful to see that English Heritage, which provides such lovely
places to visit, also welcomes dogs. The issue is really important to us
at the Kennel Club and our ‘Open for Dogs’ campaign is all about improving
and extending access to public places for dogs and their owners, so it’s
fantastic that English Heritage is leading the way. With the holiday season
coming up it will be such good news for so many people that English Heritage
provides so many dog friendly sites.”
Richard Polley, head of visitor operations for Cumbria and Lancashire at
English Heritage added:
“Our sites are great for a day out for families, couples and dog owners
alike. Many of our visitors to sites such as Carlisle Castle in Cumbria,
our Roman Forts along Hadrian’s Wall and garden sites like Belsay Hall, Castle
and Gardens are amazed at the grounds and space available to the public and
their pets. We are keen to stress that we want to welcome responsible dog
owners who keep their well-behaved pets on leads, under control and ensure
they pick up any deposits that their doggies may leave behind!”
Some of the top English Heritage dog friendly sites include:
For further details on all dog
friendly sites, plus opening times and admission prices, please call 0870
333 1181 or go to the English
Heritage website and Open For Dogs Campaign
To make your day out as enjoyable as possible the kennel club recommends
that
1. If you are planning to bring your dog always consider what to do
with your dog whilst visiting indoor attractions and how you are going to
travel around. While many English Heritage sites welcome dogs, they are not
allowed indoors (unless they are guide dogs) and dogs must be kept on a lead
and under control in public areas at all times.
2. Never leave your dog unattended in a vehicle, even for a short
while, when its warm or hot outside. The temperature inside your car will
double that outside in 6-10 minutes.
3. All dogs are required by law to wear a collar and tag bearing the
name and address of the owner.
4. If you are on holiday, it is a good idea to have a temporary tag
with your holiday address on it. If you lose your dog, please contact an
appropriate local council as soon as possible.
5. All dog-friendly English Heritage sites are marked in the visitor
information on the English Heritage website but note that there may be certain
areas that are restricted to dogs for health and safety reasons.
