Allison Homes East shares top places to take your four-legged friends

To celebrate International Dog Day (Monday 26^th August), we are sharing some of the best places that you and your pooch can spend the day together near our developments across the East region.

Kelly Toms, Sales and Marketing Director at Allison Homes East, said: “At Allison Homes we chose the areas we build in with great care, and we understand that anywhere our residents live also has to be perfect for their pooches, so we hope that sharing this list can help people find some great places to spend time with their furry friends.”

Secure dog parks

Secure dog parks are an excellent way to let your dog run wild without the worry of them running too far away or encountering other dogs or humans that may interrupt their fun.

High-energy dogs residing at our Frampton Gate development in Lincolnshire only have to contain their excitement for a few short minutes before getting to Sutterton Dog Park, which is comprised of two acres of secure paddocks and an orchard where dogs can run safely off lead until their hearts content. The park can be booked for individual use or for a fun day out with fellow trusted dog owners.

Four-legged residents of Abbey Park in Cambridgeshire on the other hand can make use of Thorney Dog Park. The private, enclosed dog park features an agility course, selfie stand for pictures and picnic tables for the human guests.

Dog-friendly pubs

A nice meal and a drink in a local pub is hard to beat, and being able to bring your furry friend along makes it all the better.

Residents of our Venus Fields development over in Suffolk can visit the aptly named The Dog pub, which describes itself as “extremely dog friendly” and welcomes your beloved pet in both the bar and restaurant. There is even a nearby 4km dog walk that patrons can take once their drink and food are finished.

The Plough is a quintessential English pub in Oakham, Rutland near our Farriers Reach development. The popular establishment is dog friendly and even has an onsite ice cream parlour offering Waggy Doggy ice cream.

Scenic walking routes

Walking your dog is important for their wellbeing and good for your health, and with the excellent locations we build in it can also be a great opportunity to take in stunning scenery.

Dog owners living in our Kings Meadow development in Newark are in luck, as they can plan their walking routes to pass through any of the non-roofed areas of the iconic Newark Castle and take in the breathtaking view whilst their four-legged companion enjoys the exercise.

Norfolk is well known for The Broads National Park which is within easy reach of The Oaks. Dogs are more than welcome and can enjoy exploring riverside paths, marshes, woodlands and even the waterways. The iconic historical suites Burgh Castle and St Benet’s Abbey welcome dogs, in addition to several pubs and eating venues.

Dog-friendly beaches

A day at the beach is hard to beat and dogs love the sand and sea almost as much as humans do. Our Wootton Grange development in South Wootton is just over half an hour away from one of the best dog-friendly beaches in Norfolk, Brancaster Beach. This coast is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is also popular for windsurfing and kite surfing.

Find out more about our developments and the locations we build in.