Pet-friendly places in Lincoln
If you’re planning a trip to Lincoln, you don’t need to leave your dog at home. Recently named as one of the most dog-friendly cities in the UK, Lincoln is full of places to explore with your four-legged friends in tow.
If you fancy treating your pooch to a holiday, you will find an abundance of dog-friendly accommodation in Lincoln. Whether your pup prefers to be pampered in a luxury hotel, or cosy up in a self-catering cottage, you will find plenty of pet-friendly options on offer.
Across the city, cafés, pubs and restaurants will welcome your dog with open arms – quite literally. Pups can expect a warm welcome and a free dog treat at Coffee by the Arch, or even a dog-friendly ice cream at Bell’s Tea Shop. If your pooch is partial to a pub, The Duke William, The Wig & Mitre and The Pyewipe will be more than happy to accommodate them.
When it comes to finding things to do, there are plenty of dog-friendly attractions in Lincoln. Lincoln Cathedral allows dogs inside all year-round, whilst Lincoln Castle hosts special dog-friendly weekends throughout the year. At the IBCC, dogs are allowed both inside the visitor centre and outside in the gardens. If your dog loves to feel the wind in their ears, you can even take them onboard the Brayford Belle.
If you’ve got an energetic pooch, you will find a number of dog-friendly parks in Lincoln. Liquorice Park, Lincoln Arboretum and Temple Gardens are all just a short walk from the city centre and allow dogs on leads. If you’re looking for a bit more space to run around, Boultham Park, Hartsholme Park and Whisby Nature Park are pawfect for long strolls.
Dog-friendly attractions
Lincoln Cathedral
- Cathedral / Minister
Considered to be one of the finest examples of gothic architecture in Europe, Lincoln…
International Bomber Command Centre
- Heritage / Visitor Centre
The IBCC was created to mark the service and sacrifice of World War II aircrew…
Cornhill Market
- Markets
Situated just a stone’s throw from the High Street, the Cornhill Market is a…
Doddington Hall & Gardens
- Formal Garden
Discover the history and heritage of Doddington Hall, an Elizabethan mansion situated…
Dog-friendly accommodation
24 Burton Road, Lincoln
- Self-Catering
Situated just a short walk from Lincoln's Cathedral Quarter, 24 Burton Road is the ideal base…
31 Bailgate
- Self-Catering
Enjoy a high-end short stay in the heart of Lincoln's Cathedral Quarter. 31 Bailgate offers an…
32 Bailgate
- Self-Catering
Enjoy this newly-renovated sanctuary in the heart of Lincoln's historic quarter. 32 Bailgate…
5 Occupation Road, Lincoln
- Self-Catering
Situated in Lincoln's Cathedral Quarter, this cosy cottage is just a short walk to the historic…
Chorister Mews
- Self-Catering
Situated in the heart of historic Lincoln, this luxury cottage is within easy walking distance of…
Elms Farm Cottages
- Self-Catering
The award-winning holiday cottages at Elms Farm provide the perfect base for exploring the…
Greetham Retreat Holidays
- Self-Catering
Luxury, 4-star self-catering accommodation in the tranquil Lincolnshire Wolds. Located close to the…
Hanworth Country Park
- Self-Catering
Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of 42 acres, 6 lakes and varied wildlife at Hanworth Country Park…
Healing Manor Hotel
- Hotel
Healing Manor is a quintessential country house hotel, expertly combining the old with the new…
Bainland Lodge Retreats
- Self-Catering
Situated on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, Bainland Lodge Retreats is a collection of…
Black Swan Guest House
- Bed & Breakfast
The Black Swan Guest House is set within a beautifully restored former 18th Century Coaching Inn…
Cleethorpes Pearl
- Holiday Village
The sun and the seaside await at the Cleethorpes Pearl holiday park. Cleethorpes Pearl Holiday Park…
Doddington Hall Holiday Cottages
- Cottage
Stay at Doddington Hall in one of the estate's historic but beautifully renovated holiday…
Washingborough Hall Hotel
- Boutique hotels
This welcoming, boutique hotel is a beautiful early Georgian House, set in three acres of mature…
Doubletree by Hilton Lincoln Hotel
- Hotel
Overlooking Lincoln's Brayford Waterfront, a luxury hotel boasting fabulous views of the marina…
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