City of Bristol local guide
Discover dog-friendly parks, waterside walks and services across Bristol.
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Bristol’s guide brings together green spaces, cafes and pubs with clear dog-use details. Castle Park, Eastville Park and Blaise Castle Estate are listed as places where dogs may be off lead under control under the city’s schedule, unless an officer directs a lead; their play areas remain dog-free. The Crafty Egg says it is dog friendly and invites visitors inside, giving you an indoor stop alongside the outdoor routes.
Bristol City Council says dogs must be on a lead on public open land except at listed parks, commons and nature reserves, where they may be off lead under close control. Pick up dog mess immediately on public land; not having a bag is no excuse. An authorised officer can require a lead. Dogs may not enter enclosed children’s play areas, or South Street Playing Field in Bedminster, subject to the stated trained-assistance-dog exemption.
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Discovery market: Bristol
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Policy jurisdictions: Bristol City Council
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Local authority guidance for dog owners. On-site signs take priority and restrictions can change.
Whoever is in charge of a dog must pick up its mess straight away on public land anywhere in Bristol; not having a bag is no excuse. The council can issue a £100 fixed penalty.
Bristol City Council (opens in a new tab)Dogs must be on a lead on public open land in Bristol, except on the parks, commons and nature reserves listed in the dog-control order, where they may be off lead under close control.
Bristol City Council (opens in a new tab)An authorised council officer can direct you to put your dog on a lead and keep it on; refusing is an offence.
Bristol City Council (opens in a new tab)Dogs may not enter children's play areas that are fenced or walled on all sides, anywhere in Bristol, or South Street Playing Field in Bedminster. Trained assistance dogs are exempt.
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