Exploring Dog Friendly Manchester

Manchester is home to many parks and open areas that are perfect for dog walks and playtime. Here are 3 to consider:

• Castlefield Urban Heritage Park

Castlefield Urban Heritage Park is located in the southwest of Manchester city centre. The area of Castlefield offers a blend of historic canals, green spaces, and walking paths. It’s a great spot for strolls with your dog whilst admiring Manchester’s industrial heritage. 

• Heaton Park

Heaton Park is one of the largest municipal parks in Europe. Here you can find large open spaces, woodlands, and lakes. As well as plenty of on-lead walks, dogs are free to enjoy off-the-lead fun in designated areas.

• Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden

Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden is in the town of Didsbury. This popular botanical garden combines formal historical gardens with wild landscapes. It’s a peaceful retreat where dogs on leads are welcome to explore. The park is very popular with dog walkers, especially in the mornings.

After your daily dog walk you may want to find somewhere to relax and grab a bite. Here are 3 cafes and restaurants in Manchester that happy to welcome you and your pooch.

• North Tea Power

Located in the Manchester Northern Quarter, North Tea Power is the perfect spot for you to grab a coffee with your pup. Being described as serving the best coffee in Manchester it’s one for the list. Dogs are allowed to either sit next to you on the inside benches or to enjoy their outdoor spaces.

• 19 Cafe Bar

19 Car Bar is a dog-friendly breakfast & brunch restaurant serving a variety of tasty meals and drinks. From loaded pancakes to coffee and cocktails. They class themselves as 100% dog-friendly and have a variety of indoor and outdoor areas for you to choose from.

• Ezra & Gil

Ezra & Gil is a popular little cafe that serves delicious brunches and artisan coffee. Dogs are very welcome inside, where you will find plenty of dog bowls for them to enjoy a drink. It is a favourite spot for locals and visitors who are looking for a place to relax with their pets.

Manchester’s pub culture is vibrant, and many are happy to welcome you and your dog. Here are a few to consider.

• The Old Hall

The Old Hall is great dog friendly pub found in Altrincham. Whether you’re in the mood to mingle with other dog lovers or unwind in a cosy corner with your four-legged companion, this dog-friendly pub is the ideal spot. They have water bowls at the ready and tasty treats to keep your pup happy!

• The Old Packet House

The Old Packet House is nestled next to the Bridgewater Canal making it an ideal place for dog walkers to visit after an afternoon stroll. Dogs are welcomes in the pub area. Sit next to the cosy log fire centrepiece in winter or enjoy their pleasant walled beer garden to the rear on warmer days.

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  The Wharf

The Wharf is an award winning pub found on the canal side in Castlefield. It is an ideal location for dog walkers and even has a dedicated trail walk that starts or ends here. Bringing your dog walk and a tasty bite to eat together in the best way. The Wharf Manchester City Trail is 2.2 miles long and takes just under 1 hour to complete.

Heading out for a day with your dog? Here are four simple tips to make sure it’s a fun and stress-free experience for both you and those around you.

1. Know the Rules: While many places welcome dogs, some do require them to be kept on a lead. Check the rules before you go to avoid any surprises.
2. Clean Up After Your Dog: Always carry poo bags and dispose of waste in the designated bins. Lets keep spaces clean so everyone can enjoy their day out.
3. Keep Your Dog Hydrated: Exploring can be thirsty work! Bring water and a portable bowl, especially during warmer weather.
4. Respect Wildlife and Others: Stay aware of local wildlife and be considerate of fellow visitors, particularly in nature reserves and parks.

Altrincham in Greater Manchester is also home to the NEW Bruce’s Doggy Day Care. Offering a variety of services for the local dog community.

Our 5 star doggy day care centre offers endless amounts of fun and freedom to all of the dogs that we care for. 

Staff are all expertly trained and have your dog’s interests at heart from the minute they arrive to the second they leave.  Each day will be a new adventure, full of purposely designed enrichment activities and plenty of free playtime for pups to nurture those all important social skills. Rest and cuddles are available all day long allowing them to enjoy some bonding time with our expert carers.

Our convenient home collection and drop off service, letting your dog travel to and from day care in comfort and style. Here you will find a list of all of the areas we will be picking up from when we open. More routes will be added in the future.

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A dedicated puppy area available for dogs from 12 weeks of age.

Altrincham Puppy Preschool is a dedicated puppy area that will teach your dog how to play with other dogs and how to socialise with a wide variety of people. It is also a great way of getting them used to spending time without you. Our puppy staff will encourage basic training like toilet training and will help your furry friend grow into an independent and confident dog.

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