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Dog-friendly Colchester

48 tail-wagging places to eat, drink, walk and explore with your dog in Colchester.

Colchester has 48 dog-friendly places: 15 dog-friendly pubs, 11 cafés and places to eat, 5 walks and beaches, 8 days out and 5 places to stay. Here is where we would start with a dog.

Where to start in Colchester

Dog-friendly Colchester: good to know

  • 2 dog-friendly beaches nearby — several have summer restrictions, so check the “dogs welcome today” status before you set off.
  • 7 places welcome dogs indoors, not just in the garden.
  • Plenty of spots lay on water bowls and treats for your dog.
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Beth Chatto's Plants and GardensPhoto © Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens via GoogleDays OutBeth Chatto's Plants and GardensElmstead Market, ColchesterWell-behaved dogs on leads welcome in the gardensColchester Castle ParkPhoto © Eryk Kirzanowski via GoogleDays OutColchester Castle ParkColchesterLower Castle Park fully dog-accessible; upper park notCudmore Grove Country ParkPhoto © Mark W. via GoogleDays OutCudmore Grove Country ParkEast Mersea, ColchesterLargely flat, dogs off-lead in most areasFirstsitePhoto © Rachel Skillen via GoogleDays OutFirstsiteColchesterAssistance dogs welcome; check current dog policyFlatford MillPhoto © Bob Payne via GoogleDays OutFlatford MillFlatford, ColchesterDogs welcome outdoors; cafe has a dog-friendly zoneHigh Woods Country ParkPhoto © Heng Ng via GoogleDays OutHigh Woods Country ParkColchesterDogs welcome, off-lead in ungrazed areas; on-lead in car parksLayer Marney TowerPhoto © John Miller via GoogleDays OutLayer Marney TowerLayer Marney, ColchesterDogs on leads welcome in the groundsWivenhoe Nature ParkPhoto © Jeffrey Soley via GoogleDays OutWivenhoe Nature ParkWivenhoe, ColchesterOff-lead section and scenic dog-friendly trailsBill'sPhoto © Bill's Colchester Restaurant via GooglePlaces to EatBill'sColchesterWell-behaved leashed dogs welcome inside and out; dog menuCafe 21Photo © sʞɔıʍ ǝʌǝʇs via GooglePlaces to EatCafe 21Trinity Street, ColchesterDogs welcome in the secluded gardenCoastal CoffeePhoto © Coastal Coffee West Mersea via GooglePlaces to EatCoastal CoffeeWest Mersea, ColchesterDogs welcome inside and outIsland Art CafePhoto © Sandra Hull via GooglePlaces to EatIsland Art CafeWest Mersea, ColchesterWell-behaved dogs welcomeMersea BarnsPhoto © Mersea Barns via GooglePlaces to EatMersea BarnsMersea Island, ColchesterDogs welcome in glass room, deck and gardenMilsomsPhoto © Milsoms via GooglePlaces to EatMilsomsDedham, ColchesterDine with dogs on covered terrace and in the lounge; pet roomsPlaces to EatNo 10 Museum Street CafeColchesterDog-friendly snacks and sometimes dog ice creamRomano LoungePhoto © Romano Lounge via GooglePlaces to EatRomano LoungeColchesterLaid-back dog-friendly cafe-barPlaces to EatThe Fox and RavenColchesterDog-friendly countryside pit stopThe Old Bakery CafePhoto © Heather Cairncross via GooglePlaces to EatThe Old Bakery CafeDedham, ColchesterDogs allowed insideWaterfront PizzaPhoto © Victoria Welham via GooglePlaces to EatWaterfront PizzaWest Mersea, ColchesterDog friendly waterfront diningKings ArmsPhoto © Kings Arms via GooglePubsKings ArmsColchesterDogs get a warm welcome and a bowl of 0 percent ABVThe Black BuoyPhoto © joanna lewandowska via GooglePubsThe Black BuoyWivenhoe, ColchesterDogs welcome in this community-run pubThe Coast InnPhoto © Rich “VolksCamper” via GooglePubsThe Coast InnWest Mersea, ColchesterDogs welcome at this waterfront pubThe CrownPhoto © David Briones via GooglePubsThe CrownArdleigh, ColchesterDogs welcome in bar area; water and treats providedThe Dog and PheasantPhoto © Dog and Pheasant East Mersea via GooglePubsThe Dog and PheasantEast Mersea, ColchesterDogs welcome in one bar and the large gardenThe Fat CatPhoto © Graham Seal via GooglePubsThe Fat CatButt Road, ColchesterDogs welcome insideThe Fox InnPhoto © Keith Beckett (keithb) via GooglePubsThe Fox InnWest Mersea, ColchesterOwn section for dogs and owners; treats behind the barThe Hare and HoundsPhoto © Lyubomir Georgiev (Lyubo) via GooglePubsThe Hare and HoundsLayer Breton, ColchesterDog-friendly village pub and restaurantThe Layer FoxPhoto © The Layer Fox via GooglePubsThe Layer FoxLayer de la Haye, ColchesterDogs welcome in bar and lower eating level; water bowlsThe Marlborough HeadPhoto © The Marlborough via GooglePubsThe Marlborough HeadDedham, ColchesterDogs welcome inside and out; dog-friendly roomsPubsThe Rose and CrownGreat Horkesley, ColchesterWell-behaved dogs welcome in bar and gardenThe Sun InnPhoto © Sun Inn Dedham via GooglePubsThe Sun InnDedham, ColchesterDogs welcome in front bar and oak room lounge, not lower diningThe Swan InnPhoto © The Swan Inn via GooglePubsThe Swan InnChappel, ColchesterDogs welcome; serves dog-friendly beerPubsThe Victoria InnNorth Station Road, ColchesterDogs welcome; treats for sale behind the barThe WhalebonePhoto © William Penn via GooglePubsThe WhaleboneFingringhoe, ColchesterDogs welcome inside and in the huge gardenJollyes ColchesterPhoto © Jollyes Pet Clinic - Colchester via GoogleShopsJollyes ColchesterColchesterDog-friendly pet supplies storeShopsPet City ColchesterColchesterDogs welcome; 5000-plus products stockedPets at Home ColchesterPhoto © N Butt via GoogleShopsPets at Home ColchesterColchesterDog-friendly pet care superstoreThe Range ColchesterPhoto © The Range, Colchester via GoogleShopsThe Range ColchesterColchesterDogs welcome on lead throughout the storeBrook Red Lion HotelPhoto © Brook Red Lion Hotel via GooglePlaces to StayBrook Red Lion HotelColchesterPets welcome in designated rooms at GBP 15 per pet per nightDelta Hotels by Marriott ColchesterPhoto © Michelle Scott via GooglePlaces to StayDelta Hotels by Marriott ColchesterColchesterPets welcome for GBP 40 per room per stay; food and water bowlsHoliday Inn ColchesterPhoto © Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG via GooglePlaces to StayHoliday Inn ColchesterColchesterDog-friendly rooms at GBP 15 per dog per night; dog-friendly areasThe Victory at MerseaPhoto © Richard Wade via GooglePlaces to StayThe Victory at MerseaWest Mersea, ColchesterDogs welcome in designated rooms at no extra feeWivenhoe House HotelPhoto © Wivenhoe House Hotel via GooglePlaces to StayWivenhoe House HotelWivenhoe, ColchesterDogs of any size welcome for a fee; food and water bowlsWalks & BeachesDedham to Flatford Riverside WalkDedham, ColchesterDogs on lead due to grazing livestockMonkey BeachPhoto © Ihor Zeiger via GoogleWalks & BeachesMonkey BeachWest Mersea, ColchesterDog-friendly beach with a boardwalk over the mudWalks & BeachesTown to Sea TrailColchesterFully dog-accessible sculpture trailWest Mersea BeachPhoto © Steve D via GoogleWalks & BeachesWest Mersea BeachWest Mersea, ColchesterDog-friendly beach with wide open spacesWivenhoe TrailPhoto © Heng Ng via GoogleWalks & BeachesWivenhoe TrailWivenhoe, ColchesterDog-friendly riverside route about 5 miles

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