Dog-Friendly Weekend Breaks

There is nothing more joyful than booking a last-minute weekend away.

Whatever the reason, impromptu dog-friendly weekend breaks are guaranteed to bring a sense of spontaneous fun that you just don’t get with a holiday that’s planned months in advance. And when your pet pooch can come along too, it’s even better.

Most caravan parks and holiday sites now welcome dogs with open arms, so booking a dog-friendly weekend break may be easier than you think. From dedicated dog walking areas and agility sections where pooches can meet up for doggy play dates to designated dining areas for dogs and water bowls and dog waste bins at your convenience, find dog-friendly caravan park accommodation, and you don’t need to worry about a thing.  

And so many venues, activities and attractions are now happy for you to bring your dog along, so they needn’t miss out on any fun. If you’re opting for a beach weekend break, then even better, as the UK has a healthy number of beaches that allow dogs all year round, or at the very least, that allow dogs on leads. Imagine walking on the beach with the whole family and the dog or going for a romantic stroll along the golden sands while your precious pup splashes in the water and chases sticks along the beach. It is always worth checking before you book that any nearby beaches are dog-friendly, and make sure that you adhere to the rules and always pick up any dog litter.

You can take your pick from any region of the UK and find a dog-friendly caravan park that suits for your weekend away.
For example, Hafan y Mor Holiday Park in North Wales is an oasis for doggies. It has a dedicated pet obstacle course where dogs can get active and meet other pets. Up to two dogs per family are welcome at the park. The on-site bars and restaurants also welcome dogs. Within a short walk of the site, there is a fantastic dog-friendly beach.

Somerset prides itself on its pet-friendly credentials, and Doniford Bay Holiday Park in Minehead is especially dog-friendly with loads of amenities for pets, and the main beach is open to dogs all year round. Other places you can take your pet include Brean Beach, where you can take a lovely, dog-friendly walk nearby along West Huntspill riverbank to Highridge. Loads of pubs, cafes and restaurants in Somerset now welcome pets, so you can look forward to a weekend spent doing dog walks on the beach followed by a refreshing pint in a beer garden, where you can soak up the beautiful surroundings.

Further up north, Marton Mere Holiday Village in Blackpool is the perfect dog-friendly base for you and your pup to enjoy a weekend break. The park allows up to two dogs, and the on-site pub and eateries have outside terraces to enjoy a drink and a bite to eat with your pet. Loads of local beaches welcome dogs, including Blackpool North, Pilling Sands, Hest Bank, Half Moon Bay and St Anns, providing the perfect opportunity for a day at the beach for the whole holiday party, dogs and all!

Keep moving up north, and for the ultimate dog-friendly weekend break, check out Craig Tara Holiday Park in Ayr, where you and any furry friends will receive a warm Scottish welcome. As well as being allowed on-site with a designated doggy dining area in the restaurant, the Brigs of Ayr, nearby beaches which are dog-friendly, include South Beach and Prestwick, with local attractions such as Culzean Castle also welcoming pets.