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Dog Friendly Norfolk

  • Writer: Nacho
    Nacho
  • 4 hours ago
  • 2 min read

A guide to visiting Norfolk with your dog


A small, fluffy dog with a happy expression sits on a sandy beach. Colorful beach huts and trees line the background under a cloudy sky.

Norfolk is known for its huge skies, flat landscapes, and long coastline. It’s a mix of seaside towns, countryside, and waterways—much quieter and less crowded than places like Cornwall or the Lake District.


It's huge 80-90 mile coastline and dog friendly culture make it a great place to visit with your dog.


Beaches:

A happy dog sits on a blue table in front of a striped beach café with teal entrance signs. The sky is clear and sunny.
Visit Explore Norfolk for more details

Dog are permitted all year on the following beaches:


Holkham - Dogs on leads April - August

Old Hunstanton - no restrictions

Brancaster - small area restriction in Summer

Thornham - no restrictions

Burnham Overy - no restrictions

Happisburgh - no restrictions

Waxham - no restrictions

Caister - no restrictions




Where to stay:

Dog in harness looks at "The Hoste Arms" inn with visible signage on a sunny day. Background shows white building and clear blue sky.

Featured


''A beautiful pub with rooms in the very pretty village of Burnham Market.

Our room was really spacious and here was a welcome hamper of treats and a bed for Nacho.

The pub has great food and a really lovely outdoor space.''


Read @the4leggedfoodies full review here



A small dog rests on a paw-print blanket atop a blue sofa. There's a geometric pillow and a plant in the background, creating a cozy vibe.

Featured


''There is a lovely deli and farm shop in Thornham who also have a cottage and some apartments where dogs can stay.

We stayed in their apartment in Hunstanton which was right by the beach and good location for exploring North Norfolk''


Read @the4leggedfoodies full review here



A small dog looks out from a blue beach hut. A sign reads "Sandy Paws Beach Hut, Wagging Tails Welcome" with paw and crab illustrations.

Featured


''Wells next the sea is one of our favourite places in Norfolk and The Globe is right in the town with a green in front for walkies.

The pub food is exceptional and there are bar treats for pooches.

The room had a bed, bowl and treats for Nacho.''


Read @the4leggedfoodies full review here



More dog friendly places to stay in Norfolk:






Dog Friendly Cottages:


Modern dining area with wooden table set for a meal, featuring a green sofa, large windows, and black lamps. Text: Norfolk Hideaways.


Where to eat:


A small brown dog sits on a wooden table outside a pub named 'The Chequers'. Bright day, with a quaint house in the background.

Featured


''We love a pub who have a speciality and do it really well. At The Chequers, the pie is the hero. So if you love a pie and a pint, this is the pace for you.

They also have a dog menu courtesy of Denzel's.''

You can also stay the night here.


Read @the4leggedfoodies full review here.



Brown dog with a harness stands on gravel outside The Orange Tree pub. Green shrubbery and a stone building are in the background.

Featured


''The Orange Tree is more than a pub, it's more like a Michelin starred restaurant. The food really is THAT good.

Dogs are welcome in the cozy bar area and thee are tables outside too.''


You can also stay the night here.


Read @the4leggedfoodies full review here


Small fluffy dog on a black mat with "thornham deli" in white text; feet visible in background. Indoor setting, relaxed mood.

Featured


''We loved this place! It's so relaxed and the staff are amazing. Food was great n the cafe and the deli/shop had so many nice things to buy, we had to leave before all our money was gone!

The Thornham Suites are also a lovely place to stay.''


Read @the4leggedfoodies full review here.











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