Durham
Durham is a cathedral city in County Durham whose Norman cathedral and castle sit dramatically on a peninsula above the River Wear. Both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and among the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Britain.
Taking your dog to Durham
- Beach access
- Year-round
- Dog walks
- 2
- Dog-friendly pubs & cafes
- 27
- Nearby towns
- 4
13 council-verified beaches nearby
Always check ahead before travelling
Closest: Beamish, 7.6 miles
Wharton Park
Durham, County Durham
1 mi · Easy
Wharton Park in Durham welcomes dogs on lead throughout, enforced under Durham County Council's Public Space Protection Order for dog control. Limited on-site parking (25 spaces, 80p per 30 minutes, 3-hour maximum) is available, gates open 9am to 5pm daily. Confirmed via Durham County Council's official visitor information page.
National Trust - Crook Hall Gardens
Durham, County Durham
0.5 mi · Easy
Crook Hall Gardens, a National Trust site in Durham, welcomes dogs on short leads throughout the gardens and café; assistance dogs only inside the medieval hall. On-site pay and display parking is available (free for NT members). Confirmed via the National Trust's official 'visiting with your dog' page.
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