Best Places to Eat, Stay, and Adventure with Your Pup!

Looking for dog-friendly destinations in the UK? You’re in luck! With its stunning countryside, historic castles, and picturesque towns, Kent is a top choice for a getaway with your canine companion.

We’ve put together a series of guides to help you find the best dog-friendly hotels and cottages, attractions, restaurants, and walks in Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding areas. So, pack your bags and grab your four-legged friend—it’s time to plan your next adventure!

Dog-Friendly Attractions in Kent

Whether looking for leisurely strolls through enchanting grounds of medieval castles or a promenade along a Georgian colonnade lined with boutiques, dog-friendly cafes, and restaurants, this guide includes beautiful and historical attractions you can explore with your four-legged friend. From steam and heritage railway rides and vineyard walks to adventurous reservoir treks, there’s something for everyone!

Kent’s Dog-Friendly Gardens, Woods, and Trails

Known for its stunning green spaces and natural beauty, Kent offers a plethora of beautiful and dog-friendly outdoor spaces that you and your canine companion can enjoy throughout the year. The High Weald, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is a paradise for dog walkers, with abundant trails and footpaths meandering through ancient heathland forests and woods.

Discover Ashdown Forest, famous for inspiring Winnie the Pooh’s Hundred Acre Wood, or stroll through Calverley Grounds with its meticulously maintained lawns and floral displays. For a more adventurous trek, Bedgebury Forest boasts over 2,000 acres of forested land you and your pup can enjoy.

This comprehensive guide takes you through some of the best dog walks in Kent/Tunbridge Wells.

Dog-Friendly Places to Eat

From pubs and breweries to restaurants and cafés, this guide highlights some of the best dog-friendly places to eat and drink in Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding areas. We’ve included eateries that offer water bowls and doggy refreshments and others that provide cosy beds, treats, and doggy ice cream. So, whether you’re savouring a cup of coffee on the Pantiles or digging into a hearty pub meal, you can rest easy knowing your pup feels right at home!

Dog-Friendly Places to Stay in Kent

Once you’ve discovered just how much there is to see and do in the Garden of England, you may consider extending your visit. The good news is that there are plenty of dog-welcoming places to stay in Kent. Our guide to dog-friendly accommodation in Kent includes traditional hotels, country cottages, stylish apartments, quaint inns, and scenic camping spots in Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding areas.

Dog on a train

Planning Your Dog Friendly Trip to Kent

With food, attractions, and lodgings sorted, you’ll want to look for a dog-friendly, convenient way to get to Tunbridge Wells. Royal Tunbridge Wells can be easily reached by car from London and beyond. Both the M20 and M25 motorways are within a 20-minute car journey from town.

If you’d rather leave the driving to someone else, Southeastern’s pet policy allows dogs onboard their trains as long as they are well-behaved. The service runs every half hour from London Charing Cross to Hastings.

For more information about your transport options, including ferries, coaches, and buses, see our guide to getting here and around.