There are more and more dog friendly attractions in Cornwall, including some surprising ones such as animal rescue centres and art galleries. Here are a few of our favourites. Feel free to let us know of any others you think we should add to the list.
Cornish Seal Sanctuary, Gweek, near Helston
The team at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary rescue injured seals and rehabilitate them so they can be released back into the wild. Some seals stay on, and they live at the sanctuary along with sea lions, penguins, otters and the inhabitants of the wonderful rock pool displays. Dogs are welcome on leads. www.visitsealife.com/gweek
The Eden Project, near St Austell
Dogs are allowed in the main visitor centre and outdoor gardens at the Eden Project, as long as there is no more than one dog per person and they are on a lead. The Eden Project even have a special undercover dining area for our canine companions near the Eden Bakery and shaded parking in some areas. Not that we are suggesting leaving a dog in a hot car! Here is a video of two dogs enjoying the attraction https://youtu.be/F3zyRLxYTfQ
http://www.edenproject.com/visit/before-you-visit/dogs
The mini railway is the main attraction here, and you reach the main part of the grounds via a lovely steam train ride. There is also a boating lake, play areas and children’s rides, crazy golf and a cafe. Your dog can come along for the price of a £1 ticket
Newlyn Art Gallery and The Exchange, Penzance
Both of these prestigious art galleries now allow well behaved dogs. Newlyn has been an historic centre of support for British painters and the exhibitions in the galleries are excellent
newlynartgallery.co.uk
One of Henry VIII’s finest forts was built to protect the strategically important opening of the Fal estuary in Tudor times. Today dogs are allowed on leads, and visitors can enjoy the magnificent keep, grounds, tea room and shop as well as brilliant historic exhibitions.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/pendennis-castle
This fine Grade I listed building is set on a beautiful estate which has a history dating back to the 5th century AD. Ther eis also the beautiful St German’s Priory Church adjacent, known as the finest historic church in Cornwall. Dogs are allowed in the grounds on a lead and also in the Long Gallery Tearoom
Housed in Helston’s former Market House and Drill Hall, Helston Museum has some fascinating collections, and this is an ideal day out come rain or shine. Inside you can find exhibitions about archeology and geology on the Lizard Peninsula, a huge social history collection covering everything from toys to gardening equipment from the area in days gone by. There’s also a large costume collection, exhibited in the Martin Matthews Costume Gallery.
Dog Friendly Cornwall 
wow I didn’t realise Cornwall was so dog friendly, more places should be in other areas. I’ve always wanted to open a dog friendly cafe. My partner is from Cornwall but unfortunately doesn’t get back down as often as he would like.
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