A good family stop near Stockton-on-Tees with really interesting living history activities, adventure playground and fun stuff for kids (school holidays only) and plenty of walking along part of a...
A dog-friendly country pub with great food, set in maybe one of the prettiest villages in the Wolds. And a magnificent dog walk with a view over to Lincoln cathedral on a clear day.
On the rainswept day we were here it was hard to imagine Roman soldiers getting excited about Mithraic rituals here, let alone bull sacrifices and pagan fun.
A very safe walk for dogs that starts straight from the car park, and in the village you'll find two dog-friendly pubs. Our pup loved this walk and found happy spaniels to chase around with.
Nice that the dog-friendly pub here serves coffee in the mornings, and there's a pleasant relaxing feel to the whole village. Good for a journey break and stress-free dog walk.
One of Jem's favourite doggiestops and it's lovely for dog swimming, a short walkies, and really excellent home-made cakes. The operational steam railway will thrill everyone, and it smells divine!
Quaint village pub with hospitable staff (and local customers). In winter there's a massive fire to keep you toasty warm, and in summer the beer garden swings into action.
Big-hearted 17th century pub with loads of parking and a welcome to match. The scatter cushions and kilims give the spotless interior a faintly bohemian touch.
Totally brilliant old-school pub where the owner and customers are fabulously dog-friendly and have a fantastic track record of raising funds for the Canine Partners charity.
Welcoming and dog-friendly inn on the Surrey/Sussex border and easy to find from the A29. There's loads of atmosphere, parts of the building are 15th century.
Wonderful combo of dog-friendly inn and its own grounds where dogs can enjoy a happy sniff. A really good place to stop if you have dogs and kids with you.
A dog walk off the beaten track with big, big views, and a dog-friendly pub with B&B. More than just a doggiestop off the A37 and a hard place to leave when the sun's shining.
Fabulous place to stop with dogs, kids, granny or on your own. The dog walk is right from the car park and the atmosphere is very relaxed and friendly.
A 17th century coaching inn that's had new life and creativity breathed into it by a talented restaurant team. It's a fine and dog-friendly place to take a driving break.
Posh and proud of it, a country inn with immense style. And close to a delightful dog walk. Dogs are welcome, or in their own words: "We welcome dogs as long as they don't eat our bantums!"
Rural village pub with banter at the bar, and generous portions. Friendly, relaxed and there's an enormous beer garden. Popular with walkers and cyclists. Really good beer.
The Crown's very welcoming, and ideal for a stop no matter what time of day it may be. Dogs are welcome in the first bar, where you are able to have restaurant menu choices too.
An open air museum perched on the top of a ridge, and overlooking the site of a famous battle. This is great for making some Horrible History very real for kids, and adults too.
If you're looking for sheepfree walks in Wales, then the Forestry Commission can usually be relied on to provide one. Perfect for dogs. Perfect for people too.
What a hospitable town this is! As well as the friendliest Tourist Information office in the UK, you'll find a 76 acre park for dog-walking almost in the town centre, a High Street with cafes and...
Avoid this one in peak tourist season, but definitely try for a stop here at quieter times of the year. The town has plenty of dog-friendly shops and a surprisingly large park just behind the centre.
A truly wonderful watery walk with the dog and even in high summer visitors are few. We loved it here and the pup was so excited to play in the water for nearly all the walk.
Why not take a break for some fresh air and a walk through one of the iconic battle sites of English history? This is 1066 when King Harold took on Harald Hardrada and won here, but then had to dash...
Dog-friendly country inn with a choice of excellent dog walks nearby. Quite close to the popular tourist village of Alnwick, and very easy to find from the A1.
A slightly odd mix of old lime kilns and a modern power station here. But dogs will adore the space at low tide and the parking is easy. It's really close to the A1 and easy to find.
A hidden gem of a dog-friendly country pub that we'll certainly be coming back to. Expect a warm welcome from the owners, and a short no-fuss dog walk from the door.
Easy roadside parking close to the water and the chance for a longer dog walk if you want. Really lovely walking spot and rarely crowded. Also a popular wild swimming place.
If you have never been to Lacock before, you may be surprised by how much you recognise. It has been the location for a number of TV series including Pride and Prejudice, Cranford and Downton Abbey.
Enjoy the rural delights of the Wiltshire / Gloucestershire border at this lovely pub where walkers, dogs and horses are made very welcome. The walk is easy to find and is wonderfully quiet and flat.
Lots of good things to be said for taking a break from the A4 in this village. The walk is an ideal and safe dog run, and the pub is a clever combo of cafe and dining pub.
This is such a charming village, and once home to Kenneth Grahame - author of Ratty and Mole in Wind in the Willows. The dog walk is simple and pleasant and there's a dog-friendly pub too.
Dogs delight of a walk on the fringes of the New Forest, and close to Wimborne Minster. A lovely stop for a run and a relaxed and happy pooch for the rest of your trip.
An inn with a large car park, easy to spot from the main road and well placed for a break on your journey. As travellers have been doing for centuries.
You'll find this dog-friendly pub in the shadow of the Malvern Hills, which adds quite a bit to the atmosphere. A dog walk from the door, plus B&B rooms and camping makes this one to add to the list.
Slightly under the radar dining pub, with dog-friendly rooms and a lovely snug where dogs are welcome to join you. The menu is innovative and grounded in local produce.
An old coaching inn with an open-hearted welcome for kids, dogs and newcomers. And roaring fires in winter. It's a 'Walkers Welcome' village and the paths are well marked.
Dog-friendly village pub dating from the 14th century and still in touch with its history with antique farm implements at the front, and with menu and service to suit modern folk.
A rural hideaway, well worth exploring and maybe even tarrying longer than just a doggiestop. The dog-friendly accommodation looked spotlessly clean and very comfortable indeed.
Woodland dog walk from the village which is perfect for dogs. Dog-friendly country pub with a well-tended and pretty garden in summer, and blazing log fires in cooler months.
A small town surrounded by dog walks and a lovely spot for a doggiestop close to the A27. For refreshments you have the choice of three astonishingly historic inns, and a cafe.
Quiet and relaxed country pub, it's probably got the perfect mix between a pubby pub and a dining pub. It's dog-friendly in the bar and the dog walk is an easy one to follow. Good for families.
Tudor, the real deal, dog-friendly pub just inside the city walls. There's a link to the Beatles here as John Lennon's grandmother was born in the building.
A choice of dog walks with riverside paths and varied countryside. Sensational views from the terrace of the quirky, stylishly rustic dog-friendly pub.
Wow - this dog-friendly pub is really, really historic and the dog walk pases all sorts of interesting features. Well worth an explore and close to the A28 near Canterbury
This is one for the rail enthusiasts, as well as the dog. It's a good long walk for pretty much as long as you can manage. And the pub has some interesting old photographs of steaming trains.
At first glance this is just another small village with a pub. But as soon as you start to walk around with the dog, it's clear that there are some marvellous moments to be had here.
Absolutely perfect English picture-postcard village. The dog-friendly pub sits on the enormous village green, complete with village cricket pavilion and pitches.