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Dog Friendly Bristol - Dog at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta: Credit Bristol City Council

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Dog-Friendly Bristol

Bring your faithful friend on a break to visit Bristol with you and find pooch-perfect things to do and see which are totally dog-friendly.

Scroll through our list below and discover pawesome places where dogs are welcome. These include walking and sightseeing tours such as the Bristol Insight bus tour which welcomes well-behaved woofies, to harbour trips with Bristol Ferry Boats and certain Bristol Packet Boat Trips. There are also plentry of attractions who accept pups, such as Tyntesfield, Blaise Castle, Old Down Country Park and Ashton Court Estate - meaning your waggy friend can enjoy Bristol just as much as you on your city break.

Bristol also provides plenty of stick-throwing opportunities with hundreds of beautiful parks and green spaces, offering plenty of outdoorsy fun where your dog can run off some steam, explore and have a holiday of their own. Particular favourites of local dog owners include Ashton Court Estate on the outskirts of the city, with over 850 acres of enchanting wide-open green space and woodland, The Downs with spectacular views over the Avon Gorge and Clifton Suspension Bridge or Castle Park and Queen Square in the city-centre, for a sightseeing break. For more walkies inspiration check out our 'Top 10 dog walks in Bristol' blog.

We're also very close to the countryside of Somerset, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds for long country walks and even more freedom. Such variety makes Bristol one of the most pawfect dog-friendly cities in the UK.

If you've decided to take the plunge (into the pond!) and book a break in Bristol, be sure to check out our list of dog-friendly places to stay, where even the most pampered of pooches will feel at home.

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Ashton Court Estate

Long Ashton

Historic 850-acre parkland with mansion, two pitch-and-putt golf courses, deer park, miniature railway, orienteering and nature trails
Tyntesfield

Wraxall

Dogs on short leads are welcome in specified areas of the Tyntesfield estate, please pick up an estate map from the Ticket Office on arrival.
Greville Smyth Park

Southville

Originally part of Ashton Court Estate, this popular local community park in south Bristol is well known for its splendid trees
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

S Gloucestershire & the S Cotswolds

Arboretum with over 16,000 rare and beautiful trees, all set in 600 glorious, easy-to-stroll Cotswold acres
Old Down Country Park

S Gloucestershire & the S Cotswolds

Set in 66 acres of breathtaking countryside walks, gardens, animals, play areas and a cafe catering for all the family, Old Down Country Park is an award winning local attraction.
Troopers Hill Nature Reserve

St George

An award-winning local nature reserve and former mine in east Bristol that overlooks the River Avon
Queen Square

Old City

A magnificent Georgian park area in the heart of Bristol, surrounded by trees and cobbled streets.
Cheddar Gorge & Caves

North Somerset

Discover one of the UK's most famous beauty spots with the largest natural Gorge and two beautiful stalactite caverns.
The Downs

Clifton

Consisting of Clifton Down and Durdham Down, this is a huge area of protected parkland on the edge of the city
Castle Park and St Peter's Church

Bristol Shopping Quarter

A picturesque park offering a quiet place to sit or stroll, right alongside the tranquil waters of the city harbour
Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill

West End

A century-old 105ft tower, set in the gorgeous parkland of Brandon Hill near Park Street in the West End.

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Free
The Ultimate Bristol Walking Tour

Central Bristol

Combine the fascinating history of Bristol with the city's best street art on this tour which takes in many of the sights and interesting facts.
Oldbury Court and Snuff Mills

Fishponds

Enjoy a great family day out with woodland and riverside walks, an arboretum and large children's playground.

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Free
Number Seven Boat Trips

Central Bristol

Passenger boat company providing public ferry services and private charter trips around Bristol and on the River Avon
Bristol Insight: The Open Top Bus Company

Central Bristol

Sit back and relax on the distinctive red open top buses, and enjoy Bristol from an unrivalled platform.

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