M40 welcoming and dog-friendly cafe, Warwickshire Warwick A very handy cafe for the M40, and an excellent alternative to the motorway services nearby. Great coffee and an all-day menu as well as cakes.
Dog-friendly dining and circular dog walk, Derbyshire An ideally placed dog-friendly eatery if you're visiting the sensational Creswell Crags just up the road, or simply looking for a break from the M1 near Junction 29A (heading Northbound) or Junction...
Cafe and secure dog park near North Berwick, Scotland We love this combo of a secure dog park and a cafe with outstanding cakes and great coffee. You can grab a coffee to go and then spend off-lead time with the pooch in a totally safe dog field.
Dog-friendly pub in Durham, County Durham Traditional dog-friendly pub that's close to the university and a woodland dog walk (listed separately). Expect generous portions of sublimely cooked old-school favourites.
Character dining inn in the centre of Oakham, Rutland Plenty of character at this child and dog-friendly dining inn in the centre of Oakham. It's very close to Oakham castle too.
Dog-friendly pub not far from Whitby and the Moors, North Yorkshire A really good Yorkshire pub not far from Whitby and worth the drive. It dates to the 18th century and boasts a fine pint of Theakstons and a blazing fire in winter.
Dog walk and country pub near Cirencester, Gloucestershire A pleasant combo of a country dog walk across fields and a relaxed and friendly dog-friendly pub.
A51 Marvellous country pub and a short dog walk, Staffordshire A dog-friendly country pub in a village that seems to be rooted in a cap-doffing, feudal system dominated by the very impressive Hall just around the corner.
A48 Farm Shop and Cafe, great for kids, Gloucestershire An ideal place for a stop if you're heading into Wales and need to stock up with a quality food shop. The cafe is dog-friendly and it's a very family friendly space.
A46 Teddington Stores and Cafe, Gloucestershire Excellent foodie stop with a cafe and farm shop with some luscious produce. Children and dogs welcome. It's a good choice for a food stop just before or after the M5.
Dog-friendly zoo and woodland walk, Cambridgeshire This is a great stop for a family visit It's a working farm and zoo with tropical gardens, and quite an exotic place to stop and take a break.
A7 dog-friendly cafe in Stow, Scotland A dog-friendly cafe that's right on the A7 and easy to find. We couldn't find a good walk nearby, but if you're desperate for a coffee and a quick bite then this is a handy stop.