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Dog friendly days out during National Walking Month

  • 24/04/25

With Barnsley's fabulous landscapes and friendly atmosphere, it's the ideal place for people seeking to explore with their furry companions. This guide highlights some of the best dog-friendly places to visit in borough, covering great food and drinks venues that are also close to excellent walking spots.

FACT: Barnsley is a town of dog lovers! 

With its fabulous landscapes and friendly atmosphere, it's the ideal place for people seeking to explore with their furry companions. This guide highlights some of the best dog-friendly places to visit in borough, covering great food and drinks venues that are also close to excellent walking spots. Follow our recommendations to make sure you have an unforgettable experience.

Wentworth Arms, Mapplewell 

In the heart of Mapplewell, the Wentworth Arms welcomes furry friends to enjoy their modern take on a traditional village pub. Their delicious food and broad range of drinks are sure to keep owners happy, plus they offer doggy-friendly treats and a water station. Just a stone’s throw away in either direction you can find walking trails such as Longfield’s Community Green Space, making it a great way to spend a summer afternoon.

Millers Tea Rooms, Worsbrough

With fabulous walks on the doorstep, Millers Team Rooms based at Worsbrough Mill and Country Park isn’t one to be missed! Venture and explore the vast parkland before enjoying a cuppa and a cake with your furry friends who are welcome both indoors and outdoors. With so much to explore down at Worsbrough Mill, you can definitely make a day of it! 

Norman Inn, Monk Bretton

This well-loved family pub scores 10/10 on the dog-friendly scale, even offering a dedicated webpage to our furry friends! Why not enjoy an afternoon outdoors at Monk Bretton Priory, before making a short walk over to the Norman Inn for a delicious family meal? Sounds like the perfect Sunday afternoon!

Pot House Hamlet, Silkstone

Nestled in the small village of Silkstone, Pot House Hamlet is the perfect afternoon location, offering food and drinks from The Potting Shed Café, retail therapy with lots of choice, and even a petting zoo! The whole site is dog friendly, and it doesn’t stop there as it offers a great starting point for a long walk along Silkstone beck. 

Is your pooch in the mood for a more cosmopolitan day out? 

We also have some great spots across our town centre which ideal for brunch, lunch, drinks and socialising with your dog - think rest and relaxation, rather than a long weekend walk!

Falco Lounge, The Glass Works 

Serving up delicious food and drinks from their all-day menu, as well as daily deals, the Falco Lounge welcomes dogs both inside their quirky venue and on the outdoor terrace. Soak up the sun and rest those paws!

Old No.7, Market Hill

Old No.7 is not only dog friendly, but is also an award-winning real ale and craft beer pub. They host exciting events and offer a range of drinks, making it the perfect pitstop for your town centre visit.

Old George 

Puppachino anyone? That’s right, the Old George serves delicious food, sweet treats, and tasty drinks for you and your pooch. We’re sure your dogs will give their furry friends’ menu five star – Bone Appetite!

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