Dog Friendly Suffolk

Bring your dog to Suffolk with you – she’ll be delighted with the space she has to roam around, searching out pheasants and rabbits or splashing on the beach. A lot of pubs in Suffolk accept dogs and also many B&B's and hotels – there may be some restrictions on where Mutley can go within the hotel but generally she'll be most welcome.

For a list of Suffolk Hotels that accept dogs please see
Dog Friendly Hotels in Suffolk and for other pets welcome accommodation in Suffolk please see Dog Friendly Accommodation in Suffolk

Lesley Pyke Limited - Glass & Crystal Engraving


Have your four-legged friend immortalised by Lesley Pyke, a professional engraver since 1984! Visit Lesley to see her work on display and arrange for one of her beautiful creations to be designed especially for you. For more information please click on the link above.

For a night on the town with the hound, please see Dog Friendly Pubs in Suffolk!

Don't forget that many local butchers will be happy to supply a large bone, probably free or for a nominal charge, which will keep the dog occupied while you take a well earned rest!



Several village fetes incorporate dog shows during the summer so keep an eye out for these. They may not be Crufts but they are a lot of fun for all the family. There might be prizes for the owner that looks most like her dog (or vice versa) plus Most Lovable hound, Best of Heinz 57 Breed etc See our listing of Suffolk Fetes and Fairs for details, and What's on in Suffolk for a listing of events taking place in Suffolk during your holiday .



One annual event to look out for is Suffolk Dog Day, featuring shows, classes and competitions. This is a fantastic fund-raiser for The Suffolk Foundation so the charity can help voluntary groups and organisations throughout the county. Held at the stunning Helmingham Hall in July this is a great event for the dog lover, not to be missed.

For full details and to book tickets please see www.suffolkdogday.com



So far the annual doggy fashion show held by Harrods, Pet-a-Porter, hasn't quite reached Suffolk, and I haven't heard of any doggy weddings in the county yet, but watch this space!


(part of Southwold beach which is dog friendly all year round)

Also be sure to check out these Dog Friendly Beaches in Suffolk for a fun day out with your four-legged friend!

Maps4Pets Campaign

Maps4Pets are working together with county councils in promoting their dog friendly parks, which highlights domestic tourism with an emphasis on "bringing your pet". As part of this fantastic online campaign, Maps4Pets have launched www.maps4pets.com with the support of their partners - the British Hospitality Association, the UK Pet Industry and the leading UK Tourism Industry. This website offers all pet-friendly businesses (including pet-friendly accommodation providers) the opportunity to advertise free of charge with direct links to their chosen website. All UK dog-friendly parks can be found here: Dog Walking - UK Dog-Friendly Council Parks. Check them out today, whether you be a dog owner or the owner of a business that would like to register.

We look forward to welcoming the two of you in Suffolk very soon!