If you’re looking for things to do with your dog this October, you’ve come to the right place.
Autumn is one of our favourite times of year to explore with our dogs. The temperatures are cooler, the leaves are changing and, perhaps best of all, many of the UK’s seasonal beach restrictions have now come to an end.
We’ve handpicked some of the best dog friendly things to do across the UK and Ireland this October. From pumpkin patches and Halloween trails to food festivals, steam railways, light trails and beautiful autumn walks, there’s plenty of inspiration for your October adventures.
As always, we recommend checking the latest information with the organiser before travelling, particularly for outdoor events which may be weather dependent.
📍South East England
Stowe Community Dog Walk – Join other dog owners for a sociable walk through the beautiful landscape at Stowe – 11th October
Surrey Hills Fire & Food Fair – Enjoy live-fire cooking, BBQ food, local producers and plenty of autumn atmosphere at Hogs Back Brewery – 17th-18th October
Art on Your Doorstep – Discover works from the National Gallery in unexpected locations, including Brentford, as part of this nationwide art project
Tulleys Pumpkin Festival – Pick your own pumpkins and soak up the autumn atmosphere at one of the South East’s best-known pumpkin farms
West Wittering Beach – Make the most of the end of the summer dog restrictions and enjoy a proper autumn beach walk on the West Sussex coast
📍South West England
Autumn Paws Outdoors at Blenheim Palace – Explore the palace grounds with your dog as part of Blenheim’s autumn programme – until 4th October
Guided Autumn Trees Walk at Arlington Court – Join a guided walk through the estate and discover more about its trees, leaves, bark and seeds as the landscape changes for autumn – 18th October
Magic of Maples at Westonbirt Arboretum – See Westonbirt’s spectacular collection of maples as they transform into their autumn colours
Cotswold Farm Park Pumpkin Patch – Pick the perfect pumpkin while enjoying an autumn day out at Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park
Woolacombe Beach – Dogs regain access to more of this spectacular Devon beach once the summer restrictions come to an end, with Silent Disco Beach Cleans also taking place
📍East of England
Walk Felbrigg: Public Autumn Walks – Discover Felbrigg’s autumn landscape on a guided walk around the National Trust estate – 3rd, 7th & 21st October
Suffolk Heritage Antiques & Vintage Fair – Browse more than 40 antiques and vintage traders at Southwold Old Hall – 18th October
Autumn Steam Gala at North Norfolk Railway – See an intensive steam service in action during a special weekend on one of Norfolk’s best-loved heritage railways – 24th-25th October
Bell’s Pumpkin Patch – Wander through the pumpkin fields and choose your favourite at this popular Lincolnshire pumpkin patch
Cromer Beach – October means dogs can once again enjoy more of Cromer’s famous beach following the end of the seasonal restrictions
📍Midlands
Tabletop Steam Rally at High Peak Junction – See working miniature steam engines at the historic High Peak Junction in Derbyshire – 10th October
World Conker Championships – Watch competitors battle it out for one of autumn’s quirkiest sporting titles in Northamptonshire – 11th October
Edition Dog Live – A full weekend dedicated to dogs, with shopping, talks, activities and entertainment at Stoneleigh Park – 17th-18th October
October Half Term at Coventry Charterhouse – Enjoy seasonal activities and explore the historic house and surrounding parkland – 24th-31st October
Cattows Farm Pumpkin Picking – Head into the Leicestershire countryside to choose your own pumpkin from the farm’s huge pumpkin fields
📍Yorkshire
The Pikachu Art Adventure at Fountains Abbey – Follow a special Pokémon-inspired art trail around the spectacular Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal estate – 3rd October-1st November
TRAILDOG Castle Howard – Take on a trail running adventure with your dog through the beautiful Castle Howard estate – 11th October
Crowe’s Wood Halloween Trail at Kiplin Hall – Venture into the woods for a family-friendly Halloween trail at this historic North Yorkshire estate – 18th October-6th November
Farmer Copleys – Pick your own pumpkin from one of Yorkshire’s best-known pumpkin experiences near Pontefract
Filey Beach – With seasonal restrictions ending, October is a brilliant time to rediscover the full sweep of this beautiful Yorkshire beach with your dog
📍North West England
Autumn Family Dog Walk at Combermere Abbey – Explore normally private areas of the beautiful Combermere Abbey estate on a special autumn dog walk – 11th October
River of Light 2026 – Follow Liverpool’s spectacular outdoor trail of illuminated artworks as the city lights up for autumn – 23rd October-1st November
Dog Friendly Nights at Land of Lights – Experience Warrington’s huge illuminated trail on dedicated evenings where dogs are invited along too – 25th & 28th October
Kenyon Hall Pumpkin Festival – Head into the pumpkin fields to choose your own at this popular Greater Manchester autumn day out
St Annes Beach – Enjoy a long autumn walk along the Lancashire coast now the main summer dog restrictions have lifted
📍North East England
Ford & Etal Scarycrow Trail – Follow a family-friendly trail of imaginative scarecrows through the Ford & Etal estates in Northumberland – 16th October-1st November
Halloween Weekend at Aln Valley Railway – Climb aboard for a spooky journey on this dog friendly heritage railway in Northumberland – 30th-31st October
Halloween Dog Show at Lislesburn Miniature Shetland Ponies – Get your dog dressed up and join in a suitably spooky Halloween dog show – 31st October
Brocksbushes – Pick your own pumpkin at this Northumberland farm and enjoy a classic autumn day out
Long Sands, Tynemouth – Head back to this spectacular stretch of North East coastline as seasonal dog restrictions come to an end
📍Wales
Calan Gaeaf at Dyffryn Gardens – Discover Welsh folklore and traditions as Dyffryn Gardens marks the changing of the seasons – 23rd October-1st November
SpookWood at GreenWood Family Park – Follow a spooky woodland adventure through this dog friendly North Wales attraction – 24th October-1st November
Halloween Trains at Bala Lake Railway – Take a spooky steam train journey along the shores of Bala Lake for Halloween – 30th-31st October
Gower Fresh – Pick your own pumpkin at this popular Swansea farm before exploring more of the beautiful Gower Peninsula
Tenby North Beach – October sees seasonal dog restrictions lift, making this a brilliant time for an autumn walk along one of Pembrokeshire’s most recognisable beaches
📍Ireland
Pet Expo Ireland – Discover pet brands, demonstrations, activities and plenty more at Ireland’s major pet show in Dublin – 17th-18th October
Savour Kilkenny Food Festival – Spend a weekend discovering food, local producers and events across beautiful Kilkenny – 22nd-26th October
Halloween at Giant’s Causeway – Experience one of Northern Ireland’s most famous landscapes with a suitably spooky seasonal twist – 28th-31st October
Maxwell’s Pumpkin Patch – Pick your pumpkin at this autumn attraction in Castlederg, County Tyrone
Whiterocks Beach – Enjoy an autumn walk along this spectacular stretch of the Causeway Coast after the summer season
📍Scotland
Loch Lomond Scary Trail – Follow a Halloween trail around Loch Lomond Shores with your four-legged companion – 2nd October-1st November
Family Fungi Foray at The Hermitage – Join a ranger-led woodland adventure and discover some of the fascinating fungi growing around The Hermitage at Dunkeld – 14th October
Newhailes Halloween Trail – Explore the grounds of Newhailes House on a spooky seasonal trail – 31st October-1st November
Arnprior Farm Pumpkin Festival – Wander through the pumpkin fields and choose your own at one of Scotland’s best-known pumpkin farms
Broughty Ferry Beach – The western section of the beach reopens to dogs after the summer restriction, making October a great time for a coastal walk
Autumn is made for exploring
October really does feel like one of the best months to get out and explore with your dog. You’ve got the colours of autumn at their best, plenty of seasonal events happening and some of the UK’s most beautiful beaches becoming fully accessible to dogs again after the summer restrictions.
Whether you fancy pumpkin picking, a spooky Halloween trail, a steam train ride or simply a long autumn walk somewhere beautiful, hopefully there’s something here to add to your plans this month.
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