Welcome to the Days Out section of our Doggy Tourist Guide to Norfolk! Here you’ll find all the best dog friendly attractions for a tail-wagging adventure with your human. Sniffs, sniffs and fun await!
While you’re exploring these pawsome days out, don’t forget to pop back to our home page to check out all the latest blog posts, tips and dog-friendly gems around Norfolk.
Woofs Miss Zsa Zsa – Canine Editor
LATEST UPDATE: June 2026
Doggy Guidelines 🐾
For the safety of wildlife and other visitors, dogs should be kept on leads in most locations. Some areas, such as certain parks or open spaces, may allow off-lead exercise — please always check signs on site for local rules and seasonal restrictions.
🐴 Animal Sanctuaries
Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary (West Runton)
Rescue centre for horses and farm animals; café and shop on site.
Redwings Horse Sanctuary (Centres at Aylsham and Fritton)
Visit rescued horses and donkeys. Free car parking and entry (donations very welcome).
🏰 Countryside Estates & Heritage
Blickling Estate
Parkland, woodland and several trails, including 4 mile multi-use to explore. There is livestock in the fields so watch out for signage. Dogs welcome in the barn, café and bookshop. Only guide dogs allowed in the house.
🐾 Woof tip: Read more to follow our pawprints on this visit.
Castle Acre
Pretty village with a Priory, Bailey Gate and 12th-century Castle to visit. Countryside walks nearby.
Felbrigg Hall
A 17th-century estate with 520 acres of woods and way-marked trails. Dogs welcome in grounds, tearoom and shop but not the house. Stay on leads 1 March–31 July during the bird breeding season.
Holkham Hall Estate
There are several trails from 1–6 miles, including a lakeside walk. Lots of deer and other wildlife. Dogs welcome in the shop, walled garden, Holkham Stories Experience and Courtyard Café. The Hall is off-limits for pups.
🐾 Woof tip: Read more about our adventures at Holkham.
Merrivale Model Village (Great Yarmouth)
Seaside model village.
Oxburgh Hall – (King’s lynn)
Moated country house built c.1482. Dogs welcome across the estate, including tea room and gift shop. No doggy entry inside the house.
Sandringham Royal Park
A 243-hectare Royal Park; dogs welcome in the courtyard, shop and designated restaurant areas. We are not allowed in the house or gardens. Dogs can attend craft fairs, flower shows and are allowed to visit the parish church. We’ve met many members of the Royal Family on our visits.
🐾 Woof tip: Read more for seasonal canine illness (Aug–Jan).
Walsingham Abbey – (Walshingham)
Famous medieval priory ruins. Best visited late January–early March for the snowdrops.
🐾 Woof tip: Read more for details of the Snowdrop Walk.
Walsingham Abbey
🌸 Gardens & Parks
Bawsey Country Park (King’s Lynn)
Lakes, woodland, picnic areas and four marked walks (0.5–1.5 miles). Some slopes and steep bits; perfect for a paddle.
Drove Orchards (Thornham)
40+ acres of orchards with 160 varieties of apples and pears. The humans can pick their own fruit and then explore dog-friendly shops and eateries. Free parking.
Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden – (South Walsham)
130 acres of woodland and water trails with lovely views over the private Broad.
Gooderstone Water Gardens
The Water Gardens and Nature Trail will be closing permanently on Friday 3rd April 2026
6.5 acres of water gardens and nature trails.
Holt Country Park (Holt)
Way-marked woodland walks. Be aware of wild ponies and livestock.
🐾 Woof tip: Read more about BB repawter Cocoa’s adventure at the park.
Priory Maze & Gardens – (Beeston Regis)
Woodland, water and meadow gardens with benches and Norfolk’s only hedge maze. Café off-limits.
Sheringham Park
National Trust landscaped park with gardens and 1–5 mile trails. Keep on leads 1 March–31 July during the bird breeding and around Courtyard Café. Adders may be present Feb–Nov. Assistance dogs only in Bower Gardens.
Snettisham Park
329-acre working farm. Dogs welcome on farmyard and walking trails. The Deer Safari is not accessible to dogs.
Stody Estate – Stody Lodge Gardens – (Melton Constable)
Open on select dates in May for rhododendrons and azaleas.
Thetford Forest Park
UK’s largest lowland forest with 18,730 hectares to explore. Stay under control for wildlife safety.
Stody Lodge Gardens
🖼️ Museums
Charles Burrell Steam Museum (Thetford)
Exhibits include steam engines and Dad’s Army memorabilia. Dogs allowed in outdoor areas, the indoor museum and café area.
🐾 Paws up tip: Read more for insider tips on exploring the museum.
Dad’s Army Museum (Thetford)
Recreation of TV show locations with memorabilia displays. Guided tours available.
🐾 Paws up tip Read more for insider tips on exploring the museum.
Museum of the Broads (Stalham)
Learn about the Norfolk Broads history; dog life jackets available for boat trips.
RAF Bircham Newton Heritage Centre
Learn about the airbase and World War pilots.
Strumpshaw Steam Museum
Steam engines, narrow-gauge railway, fairground and memorabilia. Countryside walks nearby.
Dad’s Army Museum
🏙️ Norwich City & Nearby Attractions
Norwich Cathedral
Over 900 years old; most complete Norman cathedral in England. Dogs allowed in visitor centre and cathedral, excluding refectory café.
Norwich Ghost Walks
Guided walks through the city’s haunted areas.
Earlham Park
Open park with woods and the River Yare for paddling. Dog-friendly café on site.
Eaton Park
80-acre park with tree-lined avenues, bandstand, boating lake and a dog-friendly café. Dogs on leads in rose garden and around pitch & putt.
Sainsbury Centre Sculpture Park
350 acres of parkland with sculptures, ancient oaks and diverse flora. Please don’t climb the sculptures. Museum off limits for dogs – sorry!
Waterloo Park
Grade II listed park. Pavilion café welcomes dogs.
Whitlingham Country Park
Lake circuit suitable for dog strollers; dogs on leads in conservation areas, children’s play area, café and meadow. Check updates on Whitlingham Country Park website for blue-green algae warnings.
⛵ On the Water
Norfolk Broads – Boat Trips
You can hire self-drive boats at several locations on the Broads. We’ve used Simpsons Boatyard at Stalham and Broads Tours at Wroxham. Also river trip with commentary available at Broads Tours.
🐾 Tail tip: Read more about our adventures on the Norfolk Broads.
Seal Boat Trips – (Morston Quay)
See seals along the coast. Calm dogs welcome.
🐾 Woof tip: Read more for adventures on the water.
Searles Sea Tours (Hunstanton)
Short trips along The Wash.
A boat trip on the Norfolk Broads
🚂 Railways & Heritage Transport
Bure Valley Railway (Alysham)
9-mile narrow-gauge steam railway from Aylsham to Wroxham. Dogs welcome in public areas including the café. Footpath along the line for stretching paws.
Mid-Norfolk Railway (Dereham–Wymondham)
Heritage line with standard trips allowing dogs for a small fee.
Poppy Line – North Norfolk Railway (Sheringham–Holt)
Diesel and steam trains between Sheringham and Holt. Doggies are welcome in the seating area of the buffet at Sheringham only, not at Weybourne or Holt buffets.
Whitwell & Reepham Station (Reepham)
Restored station with steam and diesel engines, small museum and dog-friendly café. Dogs welcome in most areas.
The Wells & Walsingham Light Railway (Wells-next-the-Sea)
Miniature steam line with countryside views. Dogs travel free — a real treat for tail-waggers.
🐾 Woof tip: Read more for tips on a smooth ride
Wells & Walsingham Light Railway
💦 K9 Swimming pools
Canine Dip & Dive (Wymondham)
32-foot outdoor pool for dogs; classes for all ages.
🐾 Paws-on tip: Read more about our splash day.
Finn’s Outdoor Pool (Great Dunham)
Cold-water outdoor pool open April–October.
🐾 Tail tip: Read more about our pawsome time at Finn’s.
🐦 Wildlife & Nature Reserves
RSPB Snettisham (Snettisham)
Coastal reserve. Rare birds and wildlife.
RSPB Titchwell Marsh (Tichwell)
Dogs must be on leads and stay on the dog-friendly routes only! Shop with water bowls.
Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve (Knettishall)
Six trails from 1–2.5 miles; all-access trail around river. Dogs on leads. Ponies and cattle grazing!
🐾 Woof tip: Download map for trail highlights and wildlife spotting tips.
Norfolk is a doggy walking paradise: discover over 1,200 miles of shoreline and countryside trails. Details on all the trails can be found here.
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