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Since we got the puppy one of the issues we have had is finding places to go that are both child and dog friendly. After a bit of research I was surprised to find that there are actually a lot of places in Devon that welcome dogs and children. Today I thought I would share my findings with you.
I shall be constantly updating this list as we find more places so check back soon to see what has been added.
Attractions
Before you visit any of the places listed please do just double check their dog policy. Some places allow dogs in all areas, others have restricted access.
Arlington Court
Babbacombe Model Village
Becky Falls Woodland Park
Bicton Park Botanical Gardens
Brixham Heritage Museum
Buckland Abbey
Bygones Torquay
Castle Drogo
Cockington Court
Dart Gallery – Dartmouth
Dartmoor
Dartmouth Steam Railway and Riverboat
Devon Railway Centre
Escot
Grimspound Dartmoor
Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village
Killerton
Knightshayes
Lydford Castle and Saxon Town
Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway
Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement
Morwellham Quay
Okehampton Castle
Quince Honey Farm
River Dart Country Park
Saltram House and Gardens
Seaton Tramway
Smugglers and Pirate Experience Brixham
South Devon Railway
Stuart Line Cruises
The Bear Trail (NEW)
The Donkey Sanctuary
The Milky Way Adventure Park
Totnes Castle
Ullacombe Farm
Upper Ply Valley
West Gallery Holsworthy
Pubs
I’m sure there are many dog friendly pubs in Devon but these are the ones that we are aware of. If you know of any others please do let me know and I shall add them to the list.
Dartmoor
The Old Inn Widecombe
The Rugglestone Inn Widecombe
East Devon
The Grove Exmouth
The Mill on the Exe in Exeter
Hare & Hound Sidbury
The Kings Arms Otterton
The Waterfront Exmouth
Exeter
Royal Oak Inn
North Devon
The Waterfront Inn in Westward Ho
The Hoops Inn & Country Hotel in Bideford
Plymouth
The Miners Arms in Plympton
The Brook Inn
South Devon
The Highwayman’s Haunt in Chudleigh
Torbay
The Boathouse Dawlish Warren
The Pier Inn in Paignton
Beaches
Before you visit any of the Devon beaches with a dog I would advise checking online first as some beaches have times when they do allow dogs and others when they don’t.
Babbacombe Beach – Babbacombe, Torquay
Beacon Cove – Torquay
Beesands – Kingsbridge
Crow Point – Braunton
Dawlish Warren Beach – Dawlish Warren
East Portlemouth Beaches – East Portlemouth
Elberry Cove – Broadsands
Fairy Cove – Paignton
Fishcombe Cove – Brixham
Goodrington Sands – Paignton
Institute Beach – Torquay
Instow Beach – Instow
Livermead Beach – Torbay
Meadfoot Beach – Torbay
Mill Bay Beach – East Portlemouth
Ness Cove Beach – Shaldon
Peaked Tor Cove – Torbay
Salcombe North Sands Beach – Salcombe
Seaton Beach – Seaton
Shoalstone Beach – Brixham
Slapton Sands – Slapton
Torcross Beach – Slapton
Soar Mill Cove – Salcombe
Strete Gate Beach – Strete
Teignmouth River Beach – Teignmouth
Thurlestone and South Milton Beaches – Thurlestone
Watcombe Beach – Watcombe
Wonwell Beach – Kingston
Lovely photographs and great tips. We have resisted the temptation of a dog but often go out and about with the boys so some great ideas for places to visit xx
Hi Karen, Glad you like the post. We resisted getting a dog for ages then eventually gave in 🙂
The Ring of Bells in Cheriton Fitzpaine, Mid Devon is great for both dogs & kids plus fab food!