Your  Dog-­‐Friendly  Guide  to  Suffolk DOGS  LOVE  SUFFOLK!  THERE  ARE  PLENTY  OF  COUNTRYSIDE  AREAS  THAT  YOUR  DOGS  WILL  ENJOY,  AS  WELL  AS  DOG-­‐FRIENDLY  PUBS  AND  

RESTAURANTS.

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 Suffolk   is   packed  with   scenic   areas   that   your  dog   will   love!   Mickfield   Meadow,   Dedham  Vale  and  RSPB  Minsmere  are  perfect  to  bring  your  dogs   to   for   some   fun.  Suffolk   rivers   like  the   River   Orwell   and   River   Deben   are   also  ideal   locaEons.   This   page   describe   some  major  dog  events  in  Suffolk.    

Suffolk  Dog  Day  This   is   a   day   to   celebrate   our   furry   friends!   There   are  dog  classes  with  great  prizes,  and  lots  of  aIracEons  and  stands  to  keep  everyone  entertained.  Highlights  include  Doglympics,  Doggytude  –  a  new  music  area,  Agility  ring,  and   demonstraEons.   It   is   based   in   the   beauEful  Helmingham   Hall   in   Stowmarket.   A   great   day   out   for  family,  friends  and  doggies!  www.suffolkdogday.com    

Great  Bri2sh  Dog  Walk  There   are   two  walks:   the   7km   route   through   habitats  and   potenEal   for   sighEng   deer.   You’ll   also   pass   the  ‘Fairy   Lake’   which   is   a   great   nature   haven.   The   3km  route   is   the   other,   where   you   can   try   various   fitness  objects,   from  pole  climbing   to   ladder  walks.  There  are  stalls   here   which   include   cards   and   staEonary   and  prints  by  Helen  Wiseman.  You  can  also  meet  and  greet  hearing  dogs   from   the  Hearing  Dogs  display   team  and  very   cute   dogs   in   training.   This   walk   is   based   in  Ickworth.  www.greatbriEshdogwalk.org    

Strut  Your  Mu8  Dog  Day  Based   in  Beccles,  Strut  Your  MuI  is  a  day  to  celebrate  our   doggies.   It’s   about   raising   awareness   and   funds  Dogs  for  the  Disabled  and  Hounds  for  Heroes.  Whether  you  want   to  spoil  your  dog  or  meet  other  dog  owners  who  love  their  pets  as  much  as  you  do,  StruI  Your  MuI  Dog  Day  is  the  place  to  come.  There  are  displays  shown  and  dog  training  available  on  site.    www.struIyourmuI.co.uk    

The  Stonham  Dog  Extravaganza  Head   to   Stonham   Barns   village  with   your   fluffy   friend  for  a  day  full  of  displays,  classes,  trade  stands  and  free  face  painEng.  This  event  is  all  in  aid  of  raising  money  for  the  Hearing  Dogs  For  Deaf  People  organisaEon.  hIp://stonham-­‐barns.co.uk    

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Dog  friendly  beaches

Aldeburgh   –   there   is   a   mile   of   dog-­‐friendly   beach   just   to   the   North   of  Aldeburgh.   It   is   signposted   well,   and  goes   from   the   Wentworth   Hotel   to  Thorpeness.

Dunwich  –  Dunwich  makes  a  great  dog  friendly  locaUon  with  lots  of  long  walks  and  fresh  water  on  offer.  Not  only   is   it  the   NaUonal   Trust   site   of   Dunwich  Heath   (which   does   have   occasional  restricUons),  but  a  beach  as  well  which  is  dog  friendly  all  year  round.

Southwold   –   Southwold   is   one   of  Suffolk’s   most   famous   beaches.   The  main   beaches   of   Southwold   have   pet  restricUons   during   the   summer  months,   however   Southwold   Benes   is  dog-­‐friendly   throughout   the   year.   This  is   just   north   of   the   main   beach.   The  sandy  beach  to  the  South  of  Southwold  is  pet  friendly  all  year  round  too.

Walberswick   –   this   is   completely   dog  friendly   all   year   round   with   no   pet  restricUons  in  place.  This  coastal  village  is   home   to   many   celebriUes   and   has  the   yearly   Crabbing   Championship   in  August.

 Although   there   are   restricEons   in   the   summer  on   some   beaches,   from  October   to   April   there  are   no   dog   restricEons   on   Suffolk’s   beaches.  Here   are   some   of   the   beaches   in   Suffolk   that  you  can  bring  your  dog  to.    

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Dog-­‐friendly  pubs  and  restaurants -­‐  The  Crown  in  Southwold -­‐  The  Angel  in  Debenham -­‐  Shepherd  and  Dog  in  Stowmarket -­‐  CreUngham  Bell  in  Woodbridge -­‐  Ramsholt  Arms  in  Ramsholt -­‐  Red  Lion  Veggie  Pub  in  Gt  BriceZ -­‐  BuZ  Oyster  Pin  Mill  in  Ipswich -­‐  Angel  Nayland  in  Stoke  by  Nayland -­‐  Anchor  in  Stoke  by  Nayland -­‐  The  Black  Lion  in  Long  Melford -­‐  Sorrel  Horse  in  Barham -­‐  The  Jolly  Sailor  in  Orford -­‐  The  King’s  Head  in  Laxfield -­‐  The  Starr  Inn  in  Wenhaston

 Many   pubs   and   restaurants   across   Suffolk   are  dog-­‐friendly,  some  even  provide  a  bowl  of  food  and  water!  Several  butchers  are  even  willing  to  give  bones  to  dogs.  Listed   below   are   some   of   the   pubs   and  restaurants   in   Suffolk   who   welcome   our   furry  friends.    

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So  there  is  no  need  to  be  concerned  about  bringing  your  pooches  to  Suffolk  because  we  welcome  them  

with  open  arms!    

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