Dog walks at Wakehurst

Date

Daily

Time

All day

Wakehurst opening times

Location

Designated routes around Wakehurst.

Dog walks at Wakehurst map

Price

Included with entry to the gardens

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Welcome to Wakehurst - our 500 acre site offering a dog walk with a difference!

Our dog walking routes include a huge variety of landscapes and vistas around our extensive gardens. You can experience the woodlands of the world, including our American redwoods in Horsebridge Wood, our National Birch Collection in Bethlehem Wood, the ancient Wollemi Pines in Coates Wood and our iconic Yew Tree Walk. Valleys and meadows feature too, as you take in Bloomers Valley and Meadow, Westwood Valley and Westwood Lake.

There is also a dedicated off lead area especially for dogs who like to run off some energy, located close to the Millennium Seed Bank, our Noah's Ark for plants.

Visitors and their dogs can also enjoy some down time together inside our dog-friendly Seeds Cafe, and outside the Stables Pantry. Our shop is also dog-friendly, stocked with a range of gifts, plants, books, homeware and dog treats!

Please note, as a botanical garden it is necessary to have some areas which are not open to dogs. These include the formal gardens around the Mansion and Mansion Pond, the Water Gardens, Coronation Meadow, Pearcelands Wood, American Prairie, Walled Garden and Pinetum.

Grab a dog walking map at our entrance so you are prepared for the best places to get water, dog treats, waste bins and complimentary biodegradable waste bags. If you forget your short dog lead, you can borrow one from our Visitor Centre.

Please read our Canine Code and Everything you need to know about dog walking at Wakehurst for more detailed information.

Canine Code

Dogs must remain on a short lead at all times on the designated path. Please note, extendable leads are not allowed. Short leads are available to borrow from the Visitor Centre.
Please be a responsible owner and clear up after your dog. Waste bins are provided along the designated paths.
We welcome up to two dogs per adult to enjoy the gardens at Wakehurst.
Dogs can stretch their legs in our brand-new off-lead area beside the Millennium Seed Bank. See map for directions.
To protect our plant collections and wildlife, please stick to the designated paths and ensure dogs do not walk onto planting beds or borders.
Disability assistance dogs are welcome across the entire site on a short lead. Read more about accessibility at Wakehurst.
Dogs are not permitted to enter the outdoor play spaces or any buildings, except the Visitor Centre and Stables Pantry.
Please ensure your dog doesn’t run up to other people – especially children.
Please do not leave dogs unattended at any time, including in the visitor car park.
Wakehurst reserves the right to refuse entry to, or remove, any dog thought to be dangerous to visitors, staff, wildlife or other dogs.

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