Dog friendly places, North York Moors & coast

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North York Moors & coast – March 2024

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If there are no notes, a well-behaved dog on a lead is accepted and a guide dog is almost universally welcome.

Dog friendly places to go


Ampleforth Abbey Ampleforth, York YO62 4EY. Tel 01439 766099
Email reception@ampleforthabbey.org.uk
Website https://www.ampleforthabbey.org.uk/visit-us
Dog notes Outdoor areas only, except on sports pitches. All dogs to be kept on a lead. Guide dogs permitted in buildings

Bark Endeavour Fish Quay, Whitby Harbour, Whitby YO21 1DN. Tel 01723 364100
Email info@endeavourwhitby.com
Website http://www.endeavourwhitby.com
Dog notes Dogs welcome on board free of charge

Burton Agnes Hall The Estate Office, Driffield YO25 4NB. Tel 01262 490324
Email office@burtonagnes.com
Website https://www.burtonagnes.com
Dog notes Dogs welcome on leads.

Castle Howard Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA. Tel 01653 648333
Email house@castlehoward.co.uk
Website https://www.castlehoward.co.uk
Dog notes Dogs on leads allowed in the grounds only.

CIeveland Ironstone Museum Deepdale, Skinningrove, Saltburn TS13 4AP. Tel 01287 642877
Email visits@ironstonemuseum.co.uk
Website https://landofiron.org.uk
Dog notes Only guide dogs on the tour, area to leave other dogs.

Dalby The Great Yorkshire Forest The Visitor Centre, Low Dalby, Dalby Forest, Pickering YO18 7LT. Tel 01751 460295
Email dalbyvisitorcentre@forestryengland.uk
Website https://www.forestryengland.uk/dalby-forest
Dog notes Dogs with well behaved owners following our dog code very welcome. Keep dogs on leads on walking trails. Pick up dog mess and take poo bags away.

Eden Camp Modern History Museum Malton YO17 6RT. Tel 01653 697777
Email admin@edencamp.co.uk
Website https://www.edencamp.co.uk
Dog notes Dogs on short leads are allowed inside all the exhibition huts and we have a specially designated area in our Cafe.

Greenwood Crafts Unit 5-6, The Craft Workshop, Hutton-le-Hole, York YO62 6UA. Tel 01751 417089
Email wendy@greenwoodcrafts.co.uk
Website http://hutton-le-hole-crafts.co.uk
Dog notes Only assistant dogs in the Chocolate shop

Helmsley Castle Castlegate, Helmsley, York YO62 5AB. Tel 01439 770442
Email helmsley.castle@english-heritage.org.uk
Website http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/helmsley-castle
Dog notes Dogs must be on leads at all times.

Helmsley Walled Garden Cleveland Way, Helmsley, York YO62 5AH. Tel 01439 772314
Email info@helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk
Website http://www.helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk
Dog notes Dogs welcome on leads.

Kirkham Priory Whitwell on the Hill, Malton YO60 7JS. Tel 01653 618768
Website http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/kirkham-priory

North Bay Railway Station building, Burniston Road, Scarborough YO12 6PF. Tel 01723 368791
Email info@snbr.org.uk
Website https://nbr.org.uk
Dog notes Dog friendly - charges incurred

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 12 Park Street, Pickering YO18 7AJ. Tel 01751 472508
Email info@nymr.co.uk
Website https://www.nymr.co.uk
Dog notes Dogs £3

North Yorkshire Water Park Wykeham Lakes, Long Causeway Road, Wykeham, Scarborough YO13 9RA. Tel 01723 865052
Email info@northyorkshirewaterpark.co.uk
Website https://www.northyorkshirewaterpark.co.uk
Dog notes must be kept on a fixed lead and any accidents immediately cleaned up.

Pickering Castle Castlegate, Pickering YO18 7AX. Tel 01751 474989
Website https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/pickering-castle
Dog notes On lead

Rievaulx Abbey Rievaulx, Helmsley, York YO62 5LB. Tel 01439 798228
Email rievaulx.abbey@english-heritage.org.uk
Website https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/rievaulx-abbey
Dog notes Dogs must be on leads at all times.

Rievaulx Terrace Rievaulx, Helmsley, York YO62 5LJ. Tel 01439 798340
Email nunningtonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rievaulx-terrace

RSPB Bempton Cliffs The Seabird Centre, Cliff Lane, Bempton, Bridlington YO15 1JF. Tel 01262 422212
Email bempton.cliffs@rspb.org.uk
Website https://www.rspb.org.uk/bemptoncliffs
Dog notes Dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times. Water available.

Ryedale Folk Museum Hutton-le-Hole, York YO62 6UA. Tel 01751 417367
Email info@ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk
Website http://www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk
Dog notes On a lead

Ryedale Society of Model Engineers The Clubroom Mail Box, The Old School House, Gilling East, York YO62 4JJ.
Website https://www.rsme.org.uk
Dog notes On a lead

Scampston Walled Garden Estate Office, Scampston Hall, Scampston, Malton YO17 8NG. Tel 01944 759111
Email info@scampston.co.uk
Website http://www.scampston.co.uk
Dog notes On lead, on specific parkland trail only. Not allowed in walled garden or cafe.

Scarborough Castle Castle Road, Scarborough YO11 1HY. Tel 01723 372451
Email scarborough@english-heritage.org.uk
Website http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/scarborough-castle
Dog notes on leads

Sledmere House & Gardens Sledmere House, Sledmere, Driffield YO25 3XG. Tel 01377 236637
Email info@sledmerehouse.com
Website https://www.sledmerehouse.com
Dog notes Welcome on leads

Stephen Joseph Theatre Westborough, Scarborough YO11 1JW. Tel 01723 370540
Email tickets@sjt.uk.com
Website https://sjt.uk.com
Dog notes Access dogs may stay in theatre or be looked after by staff. Please inform Box Office when booking.

The Moors National Park Centre Lodge Lane, Danby, Whitby YO21 2NB. Tel 01439 772737
Email mcinfo@northyorkmoors.org.uk
Website http://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk
Dog notes except in Crow Wood.

The Yorkshire Arboretum Castle Howard, York YO60 7BY. Tel 01653 648598
Email visit@yorkshirearboretum.org
Website https://www.yorkshirearboretum.org
Dog notes Dogs welcome and are permitted off lead in certain areas. Dogs permitted at the outside tables when using the cafe.

Whitby Abbey Abbey Lane, Whitby YO22 4JT. Tel 01947 603568
Website http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/whitby-abbey

Winkies Castle Museum 162 High Street, Marske-by-the Sea, Redcar TS11 7NB. Tel 01642 775086
Email post@winkiescastle.co.uk
Website http://www.winkiescastle.co.uk
Dog notes on lead & well behaved

Wolds Way Lavender Sandy Lane, Wintringham, Malton YO17 8HW. Tel 01944 758641
Email admin@woldswaylavender.co.uk
Website https://woldswaylavender.co.uk
Dog notes Dogs welcome on a lead

Yorkshire Lavender Terrington, York YO60 6PB. Tel 01653 648008
Email lavenderworld@btconnect.com
Website http://www.yorkshirelavender.com
Dog notes Dogs are welcome to the gardens and gift shop as long as they are kept on a lead at all times

Dog friendly accommodation


Abbot's House Farm Goathland, Whitby YO22 5NH. Tel 01947 896270
Email abbotshousegoathland@gmail.com
Website http://abbotshouse.org.uk
Dog notes on lead at all times

Black Bull Caravan Park Malton Road, Pickering YO18 8EA. Tel 01751 472528
Email enquiries@blackbullcaravanpark.com
Website https://www.blackbullcaravanpark.com
Dog notes Maximum 2 dogs per touring pitch and in our hire fleet holiday homes

Crown Inn Hutton le Hole, York YO62 6UA. Tel 01751 417343
Email office@crownhuttonlehole.com
Website http://www.crownhuttonlehole.com

Feversham Arms Hotel High St, Helmsley, York YO62 5AG. Tel 01439 770766
Email stay@fevershamarmshotel.com
Website https://www.fevershamarmshotel.com

Foxhill Park Caravan, camping Claxton, York YO60 7RX. Tel 01904 468355
Email enquiries@foxhillpark.com
Website http://www.foxhillpark.com
Dog notes On leads

Golden Square Caravan Park Oswaldkirk, Helmsley, York YO62 5YQ. Tel 01439 788269
Email reception@goldensquarecaravanpark.com
Website https://www.goldensquarecaravanpark.com
Dog notes Max 2 per pitch. No dangerous breeds.

Hutton-le-Hole Caravan Park Westfield Lodge, Hutton le Hole, York YO62 6UG. Tel 01751 417261
Website https://huttonleholecaravanpark.co.uk
Dog notes On lead only

Ingleby Manor Ingleby Greenhow, Great Ayton TS9 6RB. Tel 01642 722170
Email christine@inglebymanor.co.uk
Website http://www.inglebymanor.co.uk
Dog notes In one aparment only by prior arrangement.

Jasmine Park Cross Lane, Snainton, Scarborough YO13 9BE. Tel 01723 859240
Email enquiries@jasminepark.co.uk
Website http://www.jasminepark.co.uk/
Dog notes On leads, to be exercised off the park.

Kildale Camping Barn/Campsite Park Farm, Kildale, Whitby YO21 2RN. Tel 01642 722847
Email barnandcamping@kildalebarn.co.uk
Website https://kildalebarn.co.uk
Dog notes £1 per dog per night

Laskill Near Hawnby, Helmsley, York YO62 5NB. Tel 01439 798265
Email mandy@laskill.co.uk
Website http://laskill.co.uk
Dog notes Not in dining room. Allowed in bedrooms on own dog beds.

Robin Hood Caravan Park Slingsby, York YO62 4AP. Tel 01653 628391
Email info@robinhoodcaravanpark.co.uk
Website http://www.robinhoodcaravanpark.co.uk/
Dog notes On lead at all times - maximum 2 per unit

Rosedale Abbey Caravan Park Rosedale Abbey, Pickering YO18 8SA. Tel 01751 417272
Email info@rosedaleabbeycaravanpark.co.uk
Website https://www.rosedaleabbeycaravanpark.co.uk
Dog notes by arrangement - two dogs, touring & camping - one dog in pods and certain cottages.

Royal Oak Hotel 123 High Street, Great Ayton, Middlesbrough TS9 6BW. Tel 01642 722361
Email royaloakgreatayton@gmail.com
Website http://www.royaloakgreatayton.co.uk
Dog notes Well behaved dogs on lead in bistro bar. Dogs allowed in rooms £10 charge per stay.

Royal Oak Inn 1 Main Street, Gillamoor, York YO62 7HX. Tel 01751 431414
Email info@theroyaloakgillamoor.co.uk
Website http://theroyaloakgillamoor.co.uk
Dog notes On a lead in the set area next to the bar or in the snug room.

The Inn on the Moor Hotel The Mill Green Way, Goathland, Whitby YO22 5LZ. Tel 01947 896296
Email info@theinnonthemoorhotel.co.uk
Website http://www.theinnonthemoorhotel.co.uk
Dog notes Well behaved dogs only (£10.00 per stay) No dogs in the Conservatory and Dining Room Areas

The Owl Hawnby Hill top, Hawnby, York YO62 5QS. Tel 01904 208000
Email karen.boyle@ccinns.co.uk
Website https://www.theowlhawnby.co.uk
Dog notes In bar and outside areas only, not in the restaurant .

Vale of Pickering Caravan Park Carr House Farm, Allerston, Pickering YO18 7PQ. Tel 01723 859280
Email info@valeofpickering.co.uk
Website https://www.valeofpickering.co.uk
Dog notes max 3 dogs, chargeable.

Westfield Lodge Farm Hutton le Hole, York YO62 6UG. Tel 01751 417261
Website http://www.huttonleholecaravanpark.co.uk
Dog notes on leads

Wombleton Caravan & Camp Site The airfield, Wombleton, York YO62 7RY. Tel 01751 431684
Email info@wombletoncaravanpark.co.uk
Website http://www.wombletoncaravanpark.co.uk
Dog notes On lead and max of 2

Wrens of Ryedale Touring Park Gale Lane, Nawton, York YO62 7SD. Tel 01439 771260
Website http://www.wrensofryedale.co.uk
Dog notes Max two.

Wyse House Campsite Wyse House Farm, Wise House Lane, Old Malton, Malton YO17 6RE. Tel 07949 794648
Email admin@wysehouse.co.uk
Website https://wysehouse.co.uk
Dog notes max 2 per pitch

York Meadows Caravan Park York Road, Sheriff Hutton, York YO60 6QP. Tel 01347 878508
Email reception@yorkmeadowscaravanpark.com
Website https://www.yorkmeadowscaravanpark.com
Dog notes Max 2 well behaved dogs. Dog walk field

Dog friendly clubs, societies & organisations


Ampleforth College Golf Club Castle Drive, Gilling East, York YO62 4HP. Tel 01439 788274
Email sec@ampleforthgolf.co.uk
Website http://www.ampleforthgolf.co.uk
Dog notes On lead

Friends of Moorsbus 4 Foundry Cottages, Wrelton, Pickering YO18 8PF. Tel 01751 477216
Email friendsofmoorsbus@outlook.com
Website http://www.moorsbus.org

Whitby Tourist Information Centre Harbour office, Endeavour Wharf, Langborne Rd, Whitby YO21 1DN. Tel 01723 383636
Email tourismbureau@scarborough.gov.uk
Website http://www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com
Dog notes On lead

Dog friendly restaurants


Lordstones Country Park Carlton Bank, Chop Gate, Northallerton TS9 7JH. Tel 01642 778482
Email info@lordstones.com
Website https://www.lordstones.com
Dog notes Outdoor terraced area only.

Pheasant Hotel Mill Street, Harome, York YO62 5JG. Tel 01439 771241
Email reservations@thepheasanthotel.com
Website https://www.thepheasanthotel.com
Dog notes On terrace and in certain rooms only.

The Royal Oak Gillamoor, York YO62 7HX. Tel 01751 431414
Email info@theroyaloakgillamoor.co.uk
Website http://www.theroyaloakgillamoor.co.uk
Dog notes On lead. In set area next to bar or small room

Dog friendly shops & services


Active Mobility 4-6 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough YO12 5AT. Tel 01723 355122
Email enq@activemobility.co.uk
Website http://www.activemobility.co.uk
Dog notes if well-behaved & on lead.

Carters Country Wear 7 Market Place, Helmsley, York YO62 5BH. Tel 01439 770688
Email ccw7@btconnect.com
Website https://www.carterscountrywear.co.uk
Dog notes On leads.

DV Townend 12 Bridge Street, Helmsley, York YO62 5DX. Tel 01439 770313
Email info@dvtownend.com
Website http://www.dvtownend.com

Helmsley Outdoors 14 Market Place, Helmsley, York YO62 5BL. Tel 01439 771628
Dog notes On lead & well behaved

Ryedale Vets Station Road, Helmsley, York YO62 5BZ. Tel 01439 771166
Email enquiries@ryedalevets.co.uk
Website https://www.ryedalevets.co.uk

Whitby, Scarb. & Ryedale DAG Church House Centre, Flowergate/Windsor Terrace, Flowergate, Whitby YO21 3BA. Tel 01947 821001
Email info@whitbydag.org.uk
Website http://www.whitbydag.org.uk
Dog notes on lead at Church House. Assistance dogs only at Whitby Library