11 Sep Pooch Passport

The National Trust’s Pooch Passport Is Back

The National Trust’s Pooch Passport is back – which means it’s the perfect time to plan some tail-wagging autumn and winter adventures with your four-legged friend. You can pick up a Pooch Passport from participating National Trust places from now until 28 February 2027.

Whether you’re all about long woodland walks, crisp parkland strolls or grand house backdrops for your dog photos, the Pooch Passport gives you an extra excuse to get out, explore the UK and start collecting those all-important stamps for prizes.

Collecting stamps with the Pooch Passport

For each participating National Trust site you visit, you can collect a stamp. After collecting five stamps, your dog(s) can get a free packet of Forthglade natural dog treats. When you’ve collected ten stamps your dog can collect an exclusive Pooch Passport pin badge.

National Trust places to visit with your dog

Wondering what National Trust dog friendly places to visit to collect stamps? There are 137 National Trust participating places in across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. So, there’s plenty of places to visit far and wide with your passport in hand (and treats in your pocket). We’ve highlighted just a few brilliant spots to explore with your pooch below:

• Bodnant Garden (Wales) – Wander through stunning seasonal colour, riverside paths and big open views across the Conwy Valley. Ideal for a good sniff and a scenic selfie.
• Calke Abbey (Derbyshire) – A vast historic parkland with plenty of space for adventurous dogs to roam on lead, plus for those Peaky Blinder fans, Calke Abbey was used as a filming location for Tommy Shelby’s new home in the Netflix film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.
• Wallington (Northumberland) – Woodlands, rivers and big open spaces make this a great all-day outing. Perfect for energetic dogs who love variety on a walk.
• Blickling Estate (Norfolk) – Beautiful lakeside walks and long avenues, with the impressive house as your backdrop. Great for a leisurely wander and a flask of something hot afterwards.
• Felbrigg Hall (Norfolk) – Mix ancient woodland, waymarked trails and peaceful parkland, ideal for dogs who like to explore at their own pace.
• Clumber Park (Nottinghamshire) – Miles of paths, a huge lake and plenty of room for zoomies (in the right areas, of course).
• Wentworth Castle Gardens (South Yorkshire) – Gorgeous gardens and parkland with views, follies and plenty of spots to pause and take it all in.
• Cragside (Northumberland) – Dramatic scenery, forest trails and lakeside routes – perfect if you fancy more of an “adventure walk”.
• Hardwick (Derbyshire) – Rolling parkland, far-reaching views and historic hall silhouettes – a classic countryside day out for you and your dog. And those Harry Potter fans might recognise the exterior of Hardwick Hall as it served as the exterior filming location for Malfoy Manor in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
• Wicken Fen (Cambridgeshire) – One of Europe’s most important wetlands, with boardwalks, big skies and wildlife-rich landscapes for a different kind of dog walk.
• Belton House (Lincolnshire) – Sweeping parkland, ancient trees and plenty of space to stretch legs (yours and your dog’s) with a stunning country house as the backdrop.
• Longshaw (Peak District) – Heathland, moorland and rocky edges that feel wild and open, perfect for dogs (and humans) who love big views.

Dog-friendly visits at the National Trust

From crunchy leaves under paw in autumn to frosty morning strolls in winter, the Pooch Passport is a fun way to turn your regular dog walk into a mini adventure. Each new place you visit is another stamp, another memory and another happy, tired dog snoozing in the car on the way home.

So, dust off your walking boots, grab the lead, pack the treats and pop your Pooch Passport in your pocket – it’s time to explore more of the UK together, one stamp at a time.

We’ve also got a seasonal guide to autumn pet care as we roll into the crisp autumn air weather.