Your Dog-Friendly Guide to Suffolk
DOGS LOVE SUFFOLK! THERE ARE PLENTY OF COUNTRYSIDE AREAS THAT YOUR DOGS WILL ENJOY, AS WELL AS DOG-FRIENDLY PUBS AND RESTAURANTS.
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Suffolk is packed with scenic areas that your dog will love! Mickfield Meadow, Dedham Vale and RSPB Minsmere are perfect to bring your dogs to for some fun. Suffolk rivers like the River Orwell and River Deben are also ideal loca ons. This page describe some major dog events in Suffolk.
Suffolk Dog Day This is a day to celebrate our furry friends! There are dog classes with great prizes, and lots of a rac ons and stands to keep everyone entertained. Highlights include Doglympics, Doggytude – a new music area, Agility ring, and demonstra ons. It is based in the beau ful Helmingham Hall in Stowmarket. A great day out for family, friends and doggies! www.suffolkdogday.com Great Bri sh Dog Walk There are two walks: the 7km route through habitats and poten al for sigh ng deer. You’ll also pass the ‘Fairy Lake’ which is a great nature haven. The 3km route is the other, where you can try various fitness objects, from pole climbing to ladder walks. There are stalls here which include cards and sta onary and prints by Helen Wiseman. You can also meet and greet hearing dogs from the Hearing Dogs display team and very cute dogs in training. This walk is based in Ickworth. www.greatbri shdogwalk.org Strut Your Mu Dog Day Based in Beccles, Strut Your Mu is a day to celebrate our doggies. It’s about raising awareness and funds Dogs for the Disabled and Hounds for Heroes. Whether you want to spoil your dog or meet other dog owners who love their pets as much as you do, Stru Your Mu Dog Day is the place to come. There are displays shown and dog training available on site. www.stru yourmu .co.uk The Stonham Dog Extravaganza Head to Stonham Barns village with your fluffy friend for a day full of displays, classes, trade stands and free face pain ng. This event is all in aid of raising money for the Hearing Dogs For Deaf People organisa on. h p://stonham-barns.co.uk
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Although there are restric ons in the summer on some beaches, from October to April there are no dog restric ons on Suffolk’s beaches. Here are some of the beaches in Suffolk that you can bring your dog to.
Dog friendly beaches Aldeburgh – there is a mile of dog- friendly beach just to the North of Aldeburgh. It is signposted well, and goes from the Wentworth Hotel to Thorpeness. Dunwich – Dunwich makes a great dog friendly loca on with lots of long walks and fresh water on offer. Not only is it the Na onal Trust site of Dunwich Heath (which does have occasional restric ons), but a beach as well which is dog friendly all year round. Southwold – Southwold is one of Suffolk’s most famous beaches. The main beaches of Southwold have pet restric ons during the summer months, however Southwold Benes is dog-friendly throughout the year. This is just north of the main beach. The sandy beach to the South of Southwold is pet friendly all year round too. Walberswick – this is completely dog friendly all year round with no pet restric ons in place. This coastal village is home to many celebri es and has the yearly Crabbing Championship in August.
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Many pubs and restaurants across Suffolk are dog-friendly, some even provide a bowl of food and water! Several butchers are even willing to give bones to dogs. Listed below are some of the pubs and restaurants in Suffolk who welcome our furry friends.
Dog-friendly pubs and restaurants - The Crown in Southwold - The Angel in Debenham - Shepherd and Dog in Stowmarket - Cre ngham Bell in Woodbridge - Ramsholt Arms in Ramsholt - Red Lion Veggie Pub in Gt Brice - Bu Oyster Pin Mill in Ipswich - Angel Nayland in Stoke by Nayland - Anchor in Stoke by Nayland - The Black Lion in Long Melford - Sorrel Horse in Barham - The Jolly Sailor in Orford - The King’s Head in Laxfield - The Starr Inn in Wenhaston
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