England — 23
Beeston Castle
Cheshire
“…sk and plenty of places to sit and eat. Dogs are welcome on a lead.”
Berry Pomeroy Castle
Devon
“…ly walks for our dogs. We we're able to take the dogs into everywhere. Lovely cafe, friendly staff. We had a free…”
Burgh Castle Roman Fort
Norfolk
“…car park for keen explorers. Extremely dog friendly, free entry, definitely worth a visit!”
Castle Rising Castle
Norfolk
“…glad I brought a sling for my toddler. Dogs were allowed in (and found a pigeon so they had a great time. Deffinetly…”
Cromwell's Castle
Cornwall
“…iew. Good hiking to the castle as well. Dog friendly.”
Dartmouth Castle
Devon
“…shop, independent tearoom and toilets. Dogs on leads are welcome. Interactive displays will help keep younger visitors engag…”
Etal Castle
Northumberland
“…out. The place is well maintained, very dog friendly and I would imagine a lovely place to picnic in warmer mont…”
Framlingham Castle
Suffolk
“Great half day out. Dogs welcome everywhere, except for cafe counter area. Nice opportunity…”
Goodrich Castle
Herefordshire
“…was surprising as it was half term. Our dog was also welcome in the Castle and he had doggy ice cream from the cafe.”
Grimsthorpe Castle
Lincolnshire
“…rk & gardens, not the castle/house. All dog friendly on a Sunday, not during the week though apparently. Blue li…”
Hurst Castle
Hampshire
“…next to it, you can spend there hours. Dogs are very welcome on the whole area including the ferry. Car park in Keyheave…”
King Charles's Castle
Cornwall
“…stle. Great hike to the castle as well. Dog friendly.”
Lowther Castle
Cumbria
“…the car park for some suggested walks. Dog friendly too, except the kids play area. Will definitely be back! Ca…”
Ludgershall Castle and Cross
Wiltshire
“…s. No other onsite facilities but it is dog friendly. Not spectacular, but very moody on the foggy day I visited…”
Lulworth Castle
Dorset
“…. Cafe, gift shop, toilets, completely dog friendly, ample car parking on site. Would advise checking for even…”
Newark Castle
Nottinghamshire
“…for a picnic during clement weather . Dog friendly ( Always pick up after your dog ). No toilets on site or r…”
Old Wardour Castle
Wiltshire
“…without bumping into too many visitors. Dogs were allowed and many visitors take their pooches along who were all ver…”
Powderham Castle
Devon
“…ative. I would recommend visiting, plus dogs are allowed in the house which is unusual as most don't allow. The gift…”
Prudhoe Castle
Northumberland
“…about possibly scheduling tours inside. Dogs are welcome on the grounds. Peaceful.”
Sandal Castle
West Yorkshire
“…antastic views from the top. Nice walk, dog friendly place. Cafe on site with toilets for customers. Very small…”
Sutton Valence Castle
Kent
“…ite. Free entry, no parking on site but dog friendly. Mote and bailey castle ruins situated in a quaint village…”
Tattershall Castle
Lincolnshire
“…ck castles like this in the U.K. it’s a dog friendly site as well although they are not allowed in the main cast…”
Totnes Castle
Devon
“…a gift shop with cold drinks for sale. Dogs on leads are welcome. There's no onsite parking or toilet facilities.”
Northern Ireland — 1
Scotland — 9
Balvaird Castle
Perth and Kinross
“…t and easy walk for most visitors. It’s dog-friendly, family-friendly, and best of all — free to visit. Tip: Vi…”
Craignethan Castle
South Lanarkshire
“…eautiful, a hidden gem. Great place to take the children and dogs allowed to as long as they are on the lead. We will defini…”
Crathes Castle
Aberdeenshire
“…for all day parking. The gardens aren't dog friendly, but the rest of the estate is.”
Duffus Castle
Moray
“…ely worth a look if you’re in the area. Dog friendly too.”
Melville Castle Hotel
Midlothian
“…ety of choices quite soon. The hotel is dog friendly and at meal times were kept to one specific dining room. W…”
Smailholm Tower
Scottish Borders
“…ck about dogs. I would like to say that dogs are allowed on a lead outside the Tower. Although you can't take dogs i…”
Stonefield Castle Hotel
Argyll and Bute
“…nu a bit limited. Excellent breakfasts. Dog friendly in the truest sense - the staff enjoy having the dogs too!…”
Tulloch Castle Hotel
Highland
“…b, with an option for fine dining. Very dog-friendly and accommodating. Would definitely stay again if in the ar…”
Urquhart Castle
Highland
“…appreciated that service and assistance dogs are allowed. Even though it’s a popular place, it did not feel too crow…”
Wales — 9
Beaumaris Castle
Isle of Anglesey
“…ly spend all day exploring the grounds. Dog friendly but they are only allowed on the ground level. As the steps…”
Caerphilly Castle
Caerphilly
“…esting with some really nice views. The dog was allowed in the grounds and lower levels including the various rooms…”
Caldicot Castle
Monmouthshire
“…stle and the parking are free. It's all dog friendly with plenty of bins. Even if the car parks appear full, dri…”
Carew Castle & Tidal Mill
Pembrokeshire
“…antastic value for money. And...you can take dogs throughout. And......a lovely café. All round great spot”
Chirk Castle
Wrexham
“…rdens. Staff were friendly and helpful. Dog friendly but must be kept on tight lead (provided) in gardens. Very…”
Dinefwr Castle
Carmarthenshire
“…steep, but worth walk up. Carpark good. Dogs allowed.”
Harlech Castle
Gwynedd
“…it's smaller, it's no less impressive. Dogs allowed on the ground floor and one way system around the walls. Ca…”
Oystermouth Castle
Swansea
“…ming, and it’s great to see it being so dog-friendly as well. You can walk around the castle walls and take in…”
Tretower Court and Castle
Powys
“…u can walk all around inside the tower. Dog friendly apart from the upper level of the house but the amazing lad…”
Where this list comes from
Every castle here is included because a real visitor said so in a Google review — not because we rang up and asked. That's deliberately conservative: a castle is only listed if the reviews are clear and don't conflict with a visitor saying dogs weren't allowed. If somewhere you know is dog-friendly isn't here, it likely just means nobody's mentioned it in their review yet, not that dogs aren't welcome — corrections and tip-offs are always welcome.
Always check before you travel
Policies change, and "dog-friendly" often means the grounds rather than the building itself — several of the quotes above say exactly that. Check the castle's own page (linked from every entry) or call ahead, especially if it's a long drive.