RESTRICTIONS have finally eased and there are tons of amazing restaurants, cafes, pubs and attractions around Hampshire that we just can’t wait to visit.
For dog owners though, it can be tricky to find somewhere where four-legged friends can come too, whether that's for a day out or a meal out.
Fortunately, dog-friendly holiday provider Canine Cottages has crunched the TripAdvisor data to find the most dog-friendly places to go in Hampshire.
Based on the percentage of reviews on TripAdvisor, they found the most dog-friendly places to visit, pubs and cafes across the county, which can also be found in this handy interactive map.
Shannon Keary, Digital PR Manager at Canine Cottages, said: “With so many more people looking to explore what’s on their own doorstep with their dogs this summer, it’s fantastic to see the sheer number and diversity of places that welcome dogs across the country; hopefully this can only continue to grow.
“We hope that our Dog-Friendly Index tool helps to highlight the top spots for dog owners to visit near them, as well as highlight some hidden gems they may not have been aware of.”
The top ten dog-friendly attractions in Hampshire are:
- Queen Elizabeth Park , Farnborough
- Blackwood Forest, Winchester
- Petersfield Lake, Petersfield
- Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley
- Holly Hill Woodland Park, Fareham
- Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway, Exbury
- Itchen Valley Country Park, Eastleigh
- Stokes Bay Beach, Gosport
- Hurst Castle, Lymington
- Fleet Pond, Fleet
Offering a real mix of attractions, it’s clear to see reviewers agree there are great places to go in Hampshire with your dog, whatever your interests are.
Feeling peckish? Well then why not visit one of the top ten dog friendly eateries.
Below is the full top 10:
- The Compass Inn, Winsor
- Turfcutters Arms, Brockenhurst
- Woodlands Lodge Hotel, Southampton
- The Hampshire Bowman, Bishop's Waltham
- High Corner Inn, Ringwood
- The Jack Russell Inn, Andover
- The Guide Dog, Southampton
- Peggy May's Cafe, Lyndhurst
- Caffe Lee, Gosport
- The Chequers Inn, Lymington
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