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Dog-Friendly Things to Do in Bournemouth
Bringing the dog to Bournemouth? Good call. These are the local attractions that welcome dogs, with distances so you can plan walkies-friendly days out from wherever you're staying.
Museums & Galleries
14.3 mi from Bournemouth
Tyneham
Tyneham is a ghost village abandoned in 1943 and former civil parish, now in the parish of Steeple with Tyneham, in the Dorset district, in the south of Dorset, England, near Lulwo... — Wikipedia
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24.1 mi from Bournemouth
Gold Hill Museum
Gold Hill Museum is Shaftesbury and District's local history museum, set in two historic buildings at the top of Gold Hill, famous for the Hovis advert. Across eight galleries you'...
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24.2 mi from Bournemouth
Medieval Merchants House
Tucked away near Southampton's busy city centre is the Medieval Merchant's House, one of the oldest surviving merchant's houses in England. It was begun in about 1290 by John Forti...
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25.2 mi from Bournemouth
The Wight Military and Heritage Museum
This museum in Newport and Carisbrooke on the Isle of Wight offers a hands-on military heritage experience, with guided tours from knowledgeable volunteers, an air rifle range, arm...
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Theme Parks
25.6 mi from Bournemouth
Sandworld
Sandworld is a sand sculpture festival set in Lodmoor Park in Weymouth, Dorset, where internationally renowned artists carve giant sculptures from sand and water alone, with new de...
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28.1 mi from Bournemouth
Robin Hill
Robin Hill is a theme park set across 88 acres of parkland, woodland and countryside gardens at Havenstreet and Ashey on the Isle of Wight. You can take on the Botswana assault cou...
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Zoos & Wildlife
29.4 mi from Bournemouth
Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is a charity-run rescue home near Wroxall where you can meet over 100 donkeys, mules and Shetland ponies. There's no need to book — just turn up...
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Where to stay near Bournemouth
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
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Itineraries
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Worth knowing before you go
Rules vary — some attractions ask for dogs on short leads, and a few restrict certain areas. A quick check of the attraction's own site before you set out saves surprises, and always pack water for warm days.
See the full things to do in Bournemouth guide for every attraction in the area. Save your favourites to a free trip planner to build the week day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Are dogs really allowed at these attractions?
Every attraction listed shows the Pet Friendly facility, based on the attraction's own information. Policies can change and some areas may be restricted — check with the attraction before travelling.
What else is there to do in Bournemouth?
Beyond this list, popular days out nearby include Bournemouth Aviary, Oceanarium and Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum — see the full things-to-do guide for everything within reach.
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