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Dog-Friendly Things to Do in Bristol

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Dog-Friendly Things to Do in Bristol

Bringing the dog to Bristol? 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

Blaise Hamlet

4 mi from Bristol

Blaise Hamlet

Blaise Hamlet is a small, charming cluster of nine cottages arranged around an open green, built in 1811 to house retired staff from the nearby Blaise Castle estate. Each cottage w...

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Tintern Old Station Car Park

17.5 mi from Bristol

Tintern Old Station Car Park

Tintern Old Station Car Park sits beside the River Wye at a former railway station turned heritage centre, with refurbished carriages housing local history displays and an N-gauge...

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Caerleon Roman Fortress Baths

18.7 mi from Bristol

Caerleon Roman Fortress Baths

Caerleon Roman Fortress Baths lets you step inside the remains of a Roman legionary fortress, including the immense natatio, or open-air swimming pool, that once held more than 80,...

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Glastonbury Tribunal

21.7 mi from Bristol

Glastonbury Tribunal

Glastonbury Tribunal is a fine late 15th-century stone town house with an early Tudor façade and panelled interiors, once thought to have been the courtroom of Glastonbury Abbey. I...

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Glastonbury Abbey

21.7 mi from Bristol

Glastonbury Abbey

Glastonbury Abbey is a historic ruined monastery set in 36 acres of grounds in Glastonbury, Somerset, with legendary links to Joseph of Arimathea and King Arthur. You can wander th...

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Shire Hall Museum

25.3 mi from Bristol

Shire Hall Museum

The Monmouth Museum, previously known as The Nelson Museum and Local History Centre, was a museum in Monmouth, Monmouthshire, south east Wales. It featured a collection of artefact... — Wikipedia

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Theme Parks

Brean Theme Park

21.1 mi from Bristol

Brean Theme Park

Brean Theme Park is a free-admission theme park just off the M5 in Brean, Somerset, offering a day of rides and attractions for all ages. You'll find roller coasters, dodgems, a tr...

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Where to stay near Bristol

Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.

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 Bristol guide for every attraction in the area, and pair your days out with Bristol's dog-friendly places to stay. 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 Bristol?

Beyond this list, popular days out nearby include Georgian House Museum, Bristol Aquarium and The Red Lodge Museum — see the full things-to-do guide for everything within reach.

More ways to explore

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