Theme parks can be a great fun day out for the whole family, and in some cases that can mean your dog is invited too! Ok so they wonโt be able to join in on the rides, but some UK theme parks still allow pooches to come along for a fun family day out.
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So where are the top dog-friendly theme parks in the UK:
Summary
Devon: The Milky Way Adventure Park
Inverness-shire: Landmark Forest Adventure
Isle of Wight: Blackgang Chine
Is Oakwood theme park dog friendly?
Is Woodlands theme park dog friendly?
Dog friendly theme park suggestions
The Milky Way Adventure Park, Devon
๐ฆฎ Guide dogs: yes โ - unrestricted access
๐ถ Pet dogs: yes โ on leads but not ๐ซ at the play areas or shows
๐ Where: Clovelly, North Devon
The Milky Way Adventure Park in Clovelly, North Devon provides a great day out for kids and adults alike, and canine companions are very welcome, as long as they are kept on lead. Acres and acres of outdoor activities await at this year round, all-weather park. Dogs can access all of the park except the play areas and shows, and while they might not be able to board the fair rides, many pups will love watching the fun with all four paws firmly on the ground.
Landmark Forest Adventure, Carrbridge, Inverness-shire
๐ฆฎ Guide dogs: yes โ - unrestricted access
๐ถ Pet dogs: yes โ on leads but not ๐ซ at The Butterfly House and Bamboozeleum
๐ Where: Carrbridge, Inverness-shire
๐ Landmark Forest Adventure Park
Based near Aviemore in Inverness-shire, Landmark Forest Adventure offers attractions for all age groups. From the Dinosaur Kingdom to the Wild Water Coaster, thereโs fun to be had by all. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are kept on lead and under control at all times.
A couple of the indoor spaces are not accessible to dogs including The Butterfly House and Bamboozeleum, but they can enjoy the sights and smells of the Ancient Forest Adventure walk and join the family for lunch at the Pinewood Grill.
Blackgang Chine, Isle of Wight
๐ฆฎ Guide dogs: yes โ
๐ถ Pet dogs: yes โ on leads
๐ Where: Isle of Wight
๐ Blackgang Chine Theme Park
The UKโs oldest theme park, opened in 1843, Blackgang Chine offers a fun family day out for all ages. With rides, attractions and amazing views, youโre sure to have a pawsome time. Dogs are very welcome to visit the park with their humans, as long as pooches are kept on short leads, and are cleaned up after. Blackgang Chine do advise getting in touch with them before bringing your dog during special events though as there might be lighting effects or loud noises that could upset your pup.
Brean Theme Park, Somerset
๐ฆฎ Guide dogs: yes โ - unrestricted access
๐ถ Pet dogs: yes โ on leads
๐ Where: Somerset
๐ Brean Theme Park
Situated on the west coast, near Weston-Super-Mare, Brean Theme Park has more than 40 rides for all ages and adrenaline levels. Whatโs more, well-behaved, on-lead dogs are able to visit too, as long as they are supervised at all times.
Doggy perks: the park has lots of water bowls for your pooch to keep hydrated, as well as offering tasty treats in the form of dog-friendly ice cream. And after a fun day at the theme park, thereโs a local dog-friendly beach too! Wooftastic!
Flamingo Land, Yorkshire
๐ฆฎ Guide dogs: yes โ - unrestricted access
๐ถ Pet dogs: yes โ on leads but not ๐ซ at the zoo, Childrenโs Planet, Splish Splosh or the accommodation
๐ Where: Kirby Misperton, North Yorkshire
๐ Flamingo Land
In the village of Kirby Misperton, North Yorkshire you can find the 375 acres of Flamingo Land. Suitable for guests of all ages, Flamingo Land is a theme park, zoo and resort! Dogs can join the family in investigating most areas of this pawsome park, except the zoo, Childrenโs Planet, Splish Splosh or the holiday accommodation, unless they are assistance dogs which have unrestricted access. All pooches should be on lead at all times, and as always, cleaned up after.
Is Oakwood theme park dog friendly?
๐ฆฎ Guide dogs: yes โ
๐ถ Pet dogs: no ๐ซ
Kennels: yes โ (reserve a kennel by calling 01834 815170)
๐ Where: Wales, Pembrokeshire
๐ Oakwood Theme Park
Is Woodlands theme park dog friendly?
๐ฆฎ Guide dogs: yes โ
๐ถ Pet dogs: no ๐ซ
Kennels: yes โ
๐ Where: Devon, Dartmouth
๐ Woodlands Theme Park
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