🐾 Dog Friendly Cumbria
Discover the best places in Cumbria that welcome you and your dog with open arms. Whether you’re exploring the Lakes, wandering through market towns, or stopping for a cosy pub lunch, Cumbria is full of businesses that love dogs just as much as you do. This guide highlights local spots that go the extra mile to make dogs feel at home.
Below you’ll find dog-friendly cafes, pubs and attractions across Cumbria. Each listing includes a short description and a link so you can explore further.
Food & Drink
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A lovely sea front cafe welcoming dogs inside and out . Fresh water bowls provided on request, friendly staff. Wide selections of food choices, including vegetarian and vegan options
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A lovely pub on the sea front, serving food daily. Welcomes dogs inside and out. Traditional, good value pub food.
Attractions
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Fuel your nostalgia at the Lakeland Motor Museum! Explore 30,000 exhibits, including the iconic Campbell Bluebird display. Well-behaved dogs visit free, and they’re even welcome to join you at Café Ambio.
Lakeland Motor Museum, Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow Ulverston Cumbria LA12 8TA. www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk
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Scenic cruises along England's largest natural lake - Windermere. Cruises range from 45 minutes to over 3 hours in length and they are open every day except Christmas Day. Dogs are welcome and travel for free, they even get their own ticket! Look out for the doggy-friendly Walkers Ticket that combines a 5 mile walk and boat rides into a stunning circular route - wlc.co.uk/walkers
Board at Ambleside (Waterhead) LA22 0EY, Bowness LA23 3HQ or Lakeside LA12 8AS