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DOG-FRIENDLY DAYS OUT KENT

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The Pup Cup Doggy Cafe

Tonbridge

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	07701 322628

	info@thepupcup.co.uk
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	dougsdoghouse.co.uk
	154 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent

Discover Tonbridge's very own dog café!

Open 9am to 5pm every day, The Pup Cup is where you can unwind, sip on your favourite coffee, and enjoy the company of fellow dog lovers.

With our 3 floors of dog centric amenities, we have everything you need to pamper, spoil and entertain your pup, while you can enjoy a cuppa stress free. So much more than just a cafe, we even have a self-serve Dog Wash, a Pet Accessories Shop and an in-house dog groomer!

Bring your pup down to The Pup Cup and have a barking good time!

Follow The Pup Cup on their socials to make sure you are the first to hear or pop in and grab a coffee and say hi with your pup!

Gusbourne Vineyard Kent

Ashford Tenterden

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	01622 809763

	gusbourne@gusbourne.com
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	gusbourne.com
	Kenardington Road, Appledore, Ashford Kent TN26 2BE

According to Gusbourne Vineyard, they "love welcoming four-legged friends! Dogs are very welcome to explore our grounds (on a lead, please) and relax with you in our outdoor hospitality areas. Inside The Nest, dogs are allowed on the ground floor, where we offer our tasting flights. Our Estate Tours, Icons Experiences, and other ticketed events held upstairs are for humans only. We can’t wait to see you, and your pup, very soon!"

Chiddingstone Castle

Tonbridge Tunbridge Wells







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	Chiddingstone Castle TeaRoom, Hill Hoath Road, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge Kent TN8 7AD

Dogs on leads are welcome in Chiddingstone Castle grounds, tea Room and gift shop entry to the grounds is free (parking payable on Ringgo). Grounds open daily with the exception of private events

Dog Advisor Kent highly recommends, you can explore the beautiful grounds, enjoy the tearoom, enjoy a little tour around Chiddingstone village accessible from the castle grounds or if you're feeling adventurous enjoy a circular footpath walk from the castle, you can find walks on our DOG WALKS KENT Enjoy!

Grounds open all year round tea room and gift shop open seasonally

Grove Ferry Inn - River Stour Kent

Canterbury








	Grove Ferry Road, Canterbury Kent CT3 4BP

Thank you Rox and Dude for this recommendation!

Lots of parking. Gate closes at 8pm. Easy access to the river via a jetty. BYO or you can hire from Canoe Wild. Beautiful place to sup or canoe. Dude absolutely loves it. Grove Ferry Inn is also dog friendly with a dog menu. It's closed on Monday and Tuesday.

Information correct as at Spring 2025 but do check before you travel!

Little Fant Farm

Maidstone

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	littlefantfarm@gmail.com
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	Farleigh Lane, Maidstone Kent ME16 9LY

Little Fant Farm is located on the outskirts of Maidstone with stunning valley views on a 'Darling Buds Of May' family farm. Sonya's Farm Tea Barn is open 10am-3pm weekend days in Winter with farm-baked cakes.

PYO Farm PYO season begins in late July/early August with plums and sunflowers - Pumpkin Patch is open every weekend from September through to the end of October

Free entry & parking - Dogs welcome on leads (don’t miss our doggy ice cream!) - Little Fant Farm is the perfect countryside escape for families – wander through the orchards and gardens, meet the animals, and relax in our friendly farm café.

Deal Pier Kitchen

Dover & Deal








	Deal Pier, Beach Street, Deal Kent CT14 6HY

Deal Pier is dog friendly and Deal Pier Kitchen is at the end serving Brunch and Lunch daily and Steak and Lobster Friday and Saturday evenings with outdoor takeaway shack for coffees and snacks

Scotney Castle

Tunbridge Wells




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	Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 8JN

We welcome dogs on short leads at Scotney. They are allowed in the garden, shops, tea-room and on the wider estate which provides miles of beautiful walking.

Dog bins are provided, water bowls are available, fresh running water is outside the walker’s toilet, we serve doggy ice cream and the staff love to share their supply of doggy treats.

Collect your pooch passport from Visitor Reception on your next visit.

Please note that to guarantee entry to Scotney Castle you need to book your parking space in advance of your visit via the Scotney homepage or the National Trust app.

Boathouse Cafe

Isle of Sheppey








	Bartons Point Coastal Park, Marine Parade, Minster on Sea Isle of Sheppey Kent ME12 2BE

Dog-friendly Boathouse Cafe at Bartons Point open weekends from March 2026 hires for the water a bit later in the season. Check their Facebook page The Boathouse Cafe - Bartons Point for current information

Jasmin's Tea Room at Cooling Potted Garden Nursery

Maidstone








	Ashford Road, Bearsted, Maidstone Kent ME14 4NH

Open 7 days a week 10-4 water bowls and a big box of doggy biscuits. Toasties, light bites, hot drinks, cakes for the hoomans. The Potted Garden Nursery dog-friendly.

Sissinghurst Castle

Weald of Kent

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	01580 710700

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	Sissinghurst Castle, Biddenden Road, Cranbrook Kent TN17 2AB

Pictured Alan from Kent Canine Rehabilitation HQ enjoying a bit of doggy parkour at Sissinghurst Castle!

According to the National Trust website there are more than 450 acres for your dog to explore out on the estate around Sissinghurst Castle Garden with lakes to jump into and wide-open fields.

Sissinghurst Castle welcomes well behaved dogs on leads around the estate and inside the Old Dairy Café, Plant Shop, and main Shop. Only assistance dogs are allowed inside the garden due to conservation purposes, and inside the vegetable garden to meet Food Hygiene Safety standards.

Dogs on leads are welcome around the wider estate at Sissinghurst. Please keep your dogs under close control at all times when near livestock.

450 acres and a cafe will do us nicely thank you Sissinghurst!

Herne Bay Pier

Herne Bay








	Central Parade, Herne Bay Kent CT6 5JN

Herne Bay Pier is dog friendly various retail huts, rides and food huts

Dog Friendly Cinema Canterbury

Canterbury


	01233 555644




	curzon.com
	Curzon Canterbury Westgate Cinema, Westgate Hall Road, Canterbury Kent CT1 2BT

Dog-friendly cinema day is Sunday at Curzon Canterbury Westgate Cinema how fun is that! Check their website for the specific dog friendly showing

Whitstable Castle

Whitstable




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	Whitstable Castle, Tower Hill, Whitstable Kent CT5 2BW

Whitstable Castle cafe is dog friendly downstairs in the wooden floor section dog treats available to buy, no charge to go in gardens and castle

Hever Castle and Gardens

Edenbridge




	info@hevercastle.co.uk



	Hever Road, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG

We welcome dogs in the grounds as long as they’re kept on a lead at all times and in all areas of the grounds including Lake Walk, Woodland Walk, the jousting field and even on the Rowing Boats. Dogs are not allowed inside the cafés, restaurants, shops, Castle, mazes, play areas or Festival Theatre. There are water bowls provided for them at both our Moat Restaurant and at the Guthrie Pavilion Café where there is also outside seating.

Parking is free and accessible parking is available. There is more than one car park. On arrival, you will be met by staff to guide you to the car park that is open for use.

Tonbridge Castle

Tonbridge




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	Tonbridge Castle, Castle Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1BG

Very dog friendly here at Tonbridge Castle. Well behaved dogs are welcome in all areas of the castle and grounds. Dog treats available in the gift shop.

Lympne Castle

Hythe








	The Street, Lympne, Hythe Kent CT21 4LQ

Lympne Castle is very dog friendly, no charge for going into the grounds and inside the castle note it may be closed for a private event. If it is open The Good Knight inside the castle is dog friendly open from midday with a good roast dinner on a Sunday apparently and you can get a picture of your dog with a knight! The Naughty Dog cafe is part of Lympne Castle entrance on the outside of the castle. Lympne Church next door has beautiful views of the sea from the churchyard and the Lympne Village Recreation ground is handy for a runaround if you're going for a meal at The Naughty Dog or The Good Knight and want an exercised dog! Subject to village sports events. Lympne Castle circular dog walk on our CAFE PUB DOG WALKS KENT page. Lympne is a true hidden gem enjoy!

Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

New Romney

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	01797 362353




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	New Romney Station, 2 Littlestone Road, Littlestone, New Romney Kent TN28 8PL

Dogs are welcome on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch steam railway. Check the timetable as it's weekends only (and half term) until Easter weekend 2025. Dogs travel free. Free parking when you take the train and End of the Line restaurant at Dungeness is dog-friendly (do check if there are specific areas when you are there). Or hunt out dog-friendly The Britannia Dungeness. Dungeness Beach is dog-friendly all year round. Enjoy!

Chimera Climbing Chatham

Medway

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	Unit 4, The Quays, Jetty, 5 Dock Head Road, Chatham Kent ME4 4ZJ

Chimera Climbing Chatham is dog-friendly and the Puppy Dog Tails team had a lovely afternoon drinking coffee and watching a family member have fun climbing.

Spa Valley Railway

Tunbridge Wells







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	Tunbridge Wells West & Eridge with intermediate stations at High Rocks & Groombridge

Dog-friendly Steam & Heritage Diesel trains operate throughout the year between Tunbridge Wells West & Eridge with intermediate stations at High Rocks & Groombridge. Dogs not allowed in any food areas :-( Full details of parking etc. on the website depending on which station you board at.

Ashford Designer Outlet

Ashford








	Ashford Designer Outlet, Kimberley Way, Ashford Kent TN24 0SD

Dog-friendly shopping, eating and drinking at Ashford Designer Outlets check for the paw print in store windows to find out which stores welcome dogs. There is a water fountain next to Guest Services and pop in for some doggy treats! Dogs on leads and do clean up otherwise have fun!

Cafe Nero, Pret and Starbucks are listed on the website as being dog-friendly but there may be other eating places do let us know!

Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury







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	Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury Kent CT1 2EH

Canterbury Cathedral is now dog friendly! Four-legged friends can now enjoy both the grounds and inside the Cathedral on a lead. Only assistance dogs are permitted at services though!

WHAT IS HOOPERS?!

Hoopers is fast and fluid where dogs get to negotiate a course of hoops, barrels and tunnels whilst the handler directs them at distance.

Distance handling upskills the human/canine partnership whilst 'lower impact' and generally safer by avoiding jumps, tight turns and heights. Great for junior and senior dogs as well as handlers with limited physical fitness - your dog does the hard work! Big dogs, small dogs, any breed of any age can enjoy Canine Hoopers. Come and join the fun!

This pawsitively gorgeous Collie X Golden Charlie training Hoopers at Ted’s Field, Paddock Wood with The Dog Squad Official

Canine Paws Academy and The Dog Squad Official Kings Hill offer Hoopers training but the TRAIN link on the Doggy Directory is growing all the time! The Dog Squad Official train Hoopers at Ryarsh Paw Ground.

Canine Paws Academy train Hoopers at Cliffe Woods, Upchurch and Faversham, get in touch with Carly at Canine Paws Academy to find out more and get booked on.

DOGGY SWIMMING!

Head to Kent Canine Swim in Cliffe Woods Rochester or book one of the unique doggy swimming events listed in the Doggy What's On!

Indoor Doggy Swimming Pool

Alexandra from Kent Barn Hunt and Flawless Paws Dog Food's gorgeous dog loving its life at Kent Canine Swim Indoor Doggy Swimming Pool, Kent's only indoor doggy swimming pool.

Open Water Doggy Paddle

My Dog Advisor inspo and I Toby love the water to the extent that I headed round the M25 to go open water swimming together with TriSwim at Chipstead Lake at one of their Doggy Paddle sessions. Keep an eye on the Doggy What's On for Kent for the next TriSwim Doggy Paddle.

We didn't manage a selfie the both of us but I was swimming too!