Top Dog-Friendly Holiday Spots in Cheshire

Cheshire boasts beautiful rolling hills, ancient landscapes and charming canals for you and your four-legged companion to take in. Discover all that there is to do and see here!

Cheshire offers something for every dog-loving holidaymaker on our top picks list for fun dog friendly holidays – city culture to countryside adventures. Check out these tail-wagging trails and pup-per stops!

Chester City Centre

Chester city center is an exquisite blend of old and new. First settled by Romans 2,000 years ago, its ancient black and white buildings can still be seen today, alongside beautiful medieval and Tudor architecture carefully preserved over time. A perfect place for strolling with numerous pubs, stylish bars and friendly cafes offering plenty of traditional pub fare as well as trendy options.

Explore Grosvenor Park, an historic open space featuring a miniature railway that will delight children as well as an open-air theatre and many restaurants nearby. Additionally, its river is an inviting location for strolls or lunch.

If you want to shop, the Chester Rows provide an arcade of half-timber houses featuring shops on both levels – Debenhams, Reiss or independent Harriet & Dee are just a few examples of high-end fashion available here. Additionally, for culture seekers there is The Storyhouse; an exquisite Tudor building transformed into cinema, theatre, library restaurant and general cultural hub.

There are numerous parks and green spaces nearby, ideal for enjoying an enjoyable dog-friendly outing. Delamere Forest’s sandy trails make an especially picturesque walk when leaves change color, or alternatively you could head up to Alderley Edge for stunning moors and woodland vistas.

Chester Zoo provides another entertaining family outing, featuring animals from around the globe as well as one of Britain’s largest aquariums – perfect for family fun! Plus, admission includes educational sessions designed specifically to promote family fun!

At night, there are numerous great places to unwind with a drink in Telford’s Warehouse or Alexander’s Live. Other great drinking establishments include Rosie’s Bar and Cruise and Off The Wall for drinks with friends or for cocktails and live music performances by both local and national acts.

If you’re planning a visit to Cheshire with your four-legged companion, take a look at this handy guide of top dog-friendly activities in the county. This list features five scenic dog walks as well as restaurants, cafes, pubs and hotels that welcome them.

Brereton Country Park

Cheshire offers breathtaking scenery that’s ideal for an adventuresome walk or simply taking it all in, making its villages and towns perfect destinations. Dog friendly pubs and cafes welcome them with open arms. In Chester itself, greenery abounds; parks, gardens, restaurants all welcome dogs inside as well as on alfresco terraces for indoor dining experiences or al fresco terrace dining experiences!

Brereton Country Park, situated at Davenport Lane in Brereton is an award-winning local nature reserve featuring extensive forests and woodland, two new ponds, a 15 acre lake, heathland areas, wildflower meadows and wetland areas, walks through woodland to the scenic Brimstone Trail offering restful lakeside views, along with an abundance of wildlife such as Great and Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers, Nuthatch Treecreepers Heron Great crested Grebes and goldfinch to name just some species regularly seen here!

This park is part of the Dane Valley Way long distance footpath and free to enter. For more information about what can be seen there and its features visit their website.

Brereton Country Park provides multiple pay and display parking options, while blue badge holders may park free of charge. There is also an annual permit available to visitors as an added perk.

From this stunning sandstone escarpment, you’ll be treated to stunning woodland walks and impressive views over Cheshire Plain. Wildlife enthusiasts will find plenty to keep them busy here; including hare, fox, badgers and red squirrels who frequent this area. Beeston Castle stands proud 350 feet above Cheshire Plain on a rocky outcrop nearby – one of England’s most striking medieval castles!

While exploring this stunning corner of Cheshire, be sure to stop at The Pheasant Inn for lunch or dinner – both humans and their pups alike will be welcomed with open arms into this cozy pub that serves delicious cuisine alongside breathtaking panoramic views over Cheshire (and North Wales) from its panoramic windows. Dog walkers especially will find this pub an ideal stop, while it provides panoramic vistas across both counties! Suitable as a pit stop along Cheshire’s Sandstone Trail as well as offering delicious brunches, lunches and dinners served daily!

Alderley Edge

Cheshire County offers plenty of dog friendly holidays for you and your four-legged friend to explore, with spectacular scenery, breathtaking walks, charming villages, historical landmarks and shopping opportunities aplenty – making Cheshire County ideal for pet friendly vacations!

Explore historic sites at Chester or Tatton Park; each property offers plenty of historical landmarks for exploration. Also consider taking your pup with you as they will love exploring its 1,000-acre ancient parkland! With family-friendly trails and an exclusive dog area, Tatton Park makes an excellent visit.

Alderley Edge offers visitors a spectacular red sandstone escarpment for woodland walks and panoramic views over Cheshire Plain. This natural formation was formed through weathering and faulting resistant sandstone over soft rock; over time this created a horseshoe-shaped ridge known as The Hough which once housed scattered houses.

Alderley Edge boasts an incredible collection of Victorian villas crafted from the local sandstone, many with gorgeous front gardens and original sandstone setts. You can also take a leisurely stroll along the Macclesfield Canal or head over to Blakemere Village where there is an eclectic group of independent shops.

Once you’ve taken a long stroll and worked up an appetite, stop at Fishpool Inn pub for a hearty meal – proud winner of dining awards and dog friendly! They welcome canines with open arms.

After your hike, take a leisurely stroll along Delamere Forest Lake. As one of Cheshire’s largest woodlands, Delamere Forest is perfect for long meandering walks while admiring its tranquil waters while your pup dries off near you with some refreshments from visitors cafe or Delamere station cafe.

The Meadows

In the heart of Cheshire is The Meadows – an expanse of grassland and wetlands alongside Chester’s River Dee. Summer-grazed by cattle, these meadows boast an abundance of flora and fauna as well as being popular among nature enthusiasts. Look out for Greenfinchs and Linnets amongst wildflowers as well as aquatic wildlife like Smooth Newts, Frogs, and Reed Buntings grazing around.

Warmingham is only a short drive away, while several pet-friendly pubs like The Bear’s Paw and Pheasant Inn provide special packages just for canines! And don’t forget the world’s first and only Ice Cream Drive-in; where owners can treat their four-legged companion to refreshing Bark Brew Dog Beer and Cool Dog Ice cream treats during their visit!

If you want to venture further afield, Chester city centre, the Peak District and Northwich can all be reached in less than an hour via car from The Meadows. And for an amazing family day trip experience Chester Zoo or beWILDerwood Cheshire can easily be reached within half an hour!

The Meadows offers spacious one-bedroom apartments for rent, all equipped with the latest features to help you relax and feel at home. Private patios and balconies allow residents to take in the local scenery, while amenities like granite countertops and modern kitchen appliances ensure comfort at home. Plus, pet-friendly policies and an onsite community manager ensure their furry family members are taken care of too!

Visit The Meadows’ website and book a tour today, or if you are ready to move into one of Cheshire’s brand new apartments for rent, get in touch with us right now – our team are always on hand to answer any queries that arise and look forward to welcoming both you and your furry family member home to The Meadows!