Visiting with Dogs

Unfortunately you won’t be able to take your dog off our dog walking route. If you’re visiting with others we ask that a member of your group remains with your dog on the route whilst others visit the memorials. If you’re exploring alone, and you want to look more closely at the memorials you may consider, if possible, leaving your four-legged friend at home.

Currently we are asking all visitors to enter through the Remembrance Centre and head straight out onto the grounds.

Only working assistance dogs are permitted within our Exhibition spaces (including Far East Prisoners of War Building), Restaurant, Millennium Chapel and Shop.

Our Coffee Shop is dog friendly, although indoor seating that space is currently unavailable due to Covid-19 Restrictions.

Only working assistance dogs are allowed in our Restaurant.

Our Coffee Shop is dog friendly, although indoor seating that space is currently unavailable due to Covid-19 Restrictions.

Most of our events and activities take place away from our dog walking route. Whilst you are welcome to bring your dog on normal event days, when the Arboretum is open, it’s worth remembering that one member of your group will need to remain with your four-legged friend on the dog walking route. Our grounds may also be a lot busier than normal, and some dogs may not enjoy their experience. Only working assistance dogs are permitted in all event areas and at evening events.  

It’s hard to strike the right balance for both dog walkers and those who believe dogs should not be allowed at the Arboretum. We have trialed different approaches and feel that the best approach is to allow dogs, on leads in some areas of the site.

The nature of our site means that some visitors may require peaceful contemplation. Whilst we understand most dogs and their owners will be respectful of others, this can only guaranteed if dogs are kept on their leads.

Stick Man has asked us to let you know that dogs aren't permitted on his trail, as it takes you off the permitted Dog Walking Route. 

Drinking water is available in Heroes’ Square for dogs. We do not provide drinking bowls along the route because our site is exposed to lots of wildlife which may make the water unsafe for pet dogs.

We ask visitors not to leave their dogs in the cars on our car park.

Tether points can be found in a number of places along the route. Owners tether their pets at their own risk and should not leave animals for long periods of time.