Dog Friendly
Canine Dip and Dive, Pakenham
Canine Dip and Dive is quite simply, a 32ft outdoor swimming pool for dogs. Humans are allowed in too to join their dogs for a swim. The area around the pool is securely fenced off.
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Places to Visit
Jimmy’s Farm, Ipswich
Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park is an award winning wildlife park, rare breeds farm, restaurant and wedding venue based in the heart of Suffolk. One of only two Wildlife Parks in the country where you can bring your dog!
Food & Drink
The White Horse Inn, Badwell Ash
A beautifully restored 16th-century coaching inn offering award-winning cuisine. Features a cozy main bar with an open fire, a relaxing lounge bar, and The Stable restaurant celebrating fresh, local ingredients. Family and dog-friendly.
Family Friendly
West Stow Country Park, Bury St Edmunds
There is plenty to discover at West Stow Country Park. Wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy visiting the two bird hides and bird feeding area, as well as a lake and the River Lark, plus there’s an adventure playground for children, making it an ideal family destination.
Places to Visit
Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, Stowmarket
The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway is Suffolk’s only standard gauge heritage railway, offering steam open days and events to the general public. Services are normally steam operated on both standard open days and special event days.
Dog Friendly
Nowton Park, Bury St Edmunds
Explore 200 acres of landscaped gardens, featuring a maze shaped like an oak tree and an arboretum with trees from around the world. Dogs are welcome on leads, and there’s a café with indoor and outdoor seating for dog owners.
Places to Visit
St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk’s cathedral, blending ancient and modern architecture, stands as a place of worship and community in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. Open daily to visitors, it offers a space for reflection, learning, and exploration.
Places to Visit
Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds
A beautifully maintained 14-acre park set amidst the historic ruins of a former Benedictine Abbey. Features include vibrant floral displays, a sensory garden, a children’s play area, and an aviary.
Dog Friendly
Dog Friendly, Bury St Edmunds
Voted the UK’s Most Dog Friendly Town in 2024, Bury St Edmunds offers a warm welcome to four-legged visitors. Look for the blue paw print stickers and water bowls indicating dog-friendly businesses throughout the town.
Food & Drink
The Brewers, Rattlesden
Award-winning village pub offering refined, seasonal food in a relaxed setting. Family and dog friendly, with a charming courtyard garden and cosy interiors.