Days out for Dogs

Birling Gap: East Dean, BN20 0AB. I really enjoy walking up and around the Belle Tout Lighthouse. Mum keeps me on the lead as a few dogs have fallen over the cliff edge. The cafe and shop here are both dog friendly.

Bodiam Castle: Robertsbridge, TN23 5UA. A beautiful castle. I am allowed in the grounds and the cafe but not in the castle itself.

Bluebell Railway: Sheffield Park, TN22 3QL. Riding on a steam train is such great fun.

Camber Sands: Rye, TN31 7RH. Miles and miles of glorious sand. There are some areas I am not allowed between May and the end of September.

Knepp: Dial Post RH13 8NQ. There are lots of trails to walk at this estate which is being rewilded. I have to be kept on a lead because of the animals but I love going here. Lots of interesting sniffs. In the late Spring I have seen stork nests! There is a wonderful cafe here and the shop is also dog friendly. There is an automatic dog wash here if you get muddy.

Leonardslee Gardens: Brighton Road, RH13 6PP. Beautiful gardens with huge reflective lakes. I love going here in Autumn. The courtyard cafe and dolls house are dog friendly and I like going to visit the wallabies!

Michelam Priory: Upper Dicker, Hailsham, BN27 3QS. This is a wonderful place to walk in the Spring when all the daffodils are in bloom. Sadly, I am not allowed in the priory or cafe.

Rathfinny Estate: Alfriston, BN26 5TU. There is a self guided walking trail at this winery. Mum and Dad like to stop at the cellar door shop.

Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare: The Broyle, BN8 5AJ. You need to book the free tickets before you go as visitor numbers are limited for animal welfare reasons. I like the alpacas and the tortoises. There is a nice airy cafe and charity shop where mum and dad can spend their pennies and support this wonderful charity.

Wakehurst Place: Ardingly, RH17 6TN. There is a dedicated dog walking route here that takes you around some highly enriching sights, sounds and smells. There is an off lead run area by the millennium seed bank. You will also find plenty of dog bowls dotted around plus biodegradeable poo bags and bins. The Seeds Cafe and Stable Pantry are both dog friendly.