Tredegar House
a historic house, open parkland and a very good day out
Pencarn Way, Newport, NP10 8YW
Visit WebsiteOne of the most significant late 17th-century houses in the British Isles, Tredegar House and its grounds are a proper destination for you and your dog. Twenty acres of parkland, formal gardens, quiet forestry and wildlife around every corner. This dog friendly day out is as leisurely or as adventurous as you want to make it.
- Children Welcome
- Good Food
- Multiple Dogs Allowed
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Rural Walks
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Overview
Follow the postcode above and you’ll find yourself at Tredegar House on the outskirts of Newport. Once parked up, the 20 dog-friendly acres are yours to explore.
Well-maintained paths wind through the extensive parkland and formal gardens, with quiet forestry areas branching off for those who want to get away from the main routes.
The grounds are spacious enough that dogs of all temperaments are well catered for. If your dog loves company, there are plenty of opportunities to socialise along the way. If they need more space and a quieter experience, the layout makes it easy to find a corner of the grounds that suits.
Dogs are not permitted inside the house itself, with the exception of service and guide dogs. There is, however, plenty to round out the visit once you’ve finished your walk. The Grade II listed Brewhouse café is a great spot to refuel, and there’s a children’s play area and a small selection of shops and stalls to browse at your leisure.
For The Dogs
Dogs are welcome throughout the parkland and formal gardens at Tredegar House. The grounds offer well-maintained paths suitable for both shorter and longer walks, with quieter forestry areas for dogs that prefer a bit more space. Dogs are not permitted inside the house itself. Service and guide dogs are the exception.
Parking
Parking is available on site at Tredegar House. Follow NP10 8YW and you’ll be guided straight there.
Top Tips
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Footwear matters: As with most of our destinations, sturdy footwear is a sensible call here, especially after wet weather when the parkland paths can get muddy underfoot.
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Watch the wildlife around the lake: Recall is your best friend at Tredegar House. Swans and cygnets are a regular sight near the lake after a dip, and they have absolutely no hesitation in making it clear who is in charge around here. The squirrel situation across the parkland, on the other hand, is a different kind of problem entirely and will give most dogs plenty of entertainment.
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Double your adventure: If you or your dog still has energy left after working through the parkland, Tredegar Park is right next door. Less than a five-minute drive away on the opposite side of the Junction 28 roundabout (NP20 3AJ), it has an even larger woodland and trail network and is well worth adding on if the mood takes you.
- Eat and drink locally: For coffee, breakfast and Welsh produce, Vanilla Pod Coffee Bar is just across the road. Owner Kelly is a genuine dog lover and welcomes just about every dog that comes through the door. If you’re after something stronger and some traditional pub food, The Dragonfly (a Vintage Inns) is right next door to Vanilla Pod and equally dog friendly.
