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Dog-Friendly Things to Do in Cardiff
The best holidays include the whole family — four legs and all. Every attraction on this page welcomes dogs, so you can plan days out in Cardiff without leaving anyone behind.
Museums & Galleries
11.6 mi from Cardiff
Cowbridge & District Museum
Cowbridge & District Museum sits in the old Town Hall Cells in the centre of Cowbridge, within the Vale of Glamorgan, and tells the story of the town and its surrounding rural area...
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13.1 mi from Cardiff
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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23.4 mi from Cardiff
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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26.6 mi from Cardiff
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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Theme Parks
15.4 mi from Cardiff
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 Cardiff
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
More around Cardiff
Itineraries
- A weekend in Wales: an accessible itinerary · 2 days
- A weekend in Wales with the kids · 2 days
- A weekend in Wales · 2 days
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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 Cardiff guide for every attraction in the area, and pair your days out with Cardiff'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 Cardiff?
Beyond this list, popular days out nearby include Firing Line: Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier, Wartime Shelters and Cardiff Story Museum — see the full things-to-do guide for everything within reach.
More ways to explore
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