Dog owners are being invited to pick up a free Pooch Passport this autumn, as the National Trust launches a new scheme in partnership with natural pet food maker, Forthglade.
Once six stamps are collected at any of the participating National Trust places, dog owners will receive treats from Forthglade’s National Trust natural pet food range.
And with 12 stamps, owners will be able to collect an exclusive National Trust dog snood.
More than 100 National Trust places are participating in the scheme and have either a two or three paw-print rating, a classification designed with support from Forthglade and created with dog owners in mind. Three paw print places have been identified as ‘best’ for dogs, with enhanced facilities such as dog-friendly cafés, dog-washing areas, and exercise fields, and two paw prints are ‘good’ for dogs with water bowls, dog bins and dog-friendly walks.
The National Trust’s Pooch Passport, in partnership with Forthglade, will be available from participating Trust places from 1st September and valid until 28th February. For full terms and conditions visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/pooch-passport.
The top places involved with the Pooch Passport in the Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire area include Clumber Park, Belton House, Gunby Estate Hall and Gardens, and Sandilands.
If you’re planning on visiting Clumber Park with your pooch any time soon, here’s what you might enjoy:
- Central Bark dog-friendly café includes a warm-water dog shower
- Weekly Dog Walking Social, every Wednesday at 10.00am from Central Bark
- Monthly Family Dog Walk, First Sunday of every month at 10.30am from Central Bark
- Annual Dog Show
- Dogs are welcome across Clumber Park; please keep them on a short lead in the main visitor areas and around grazing animals
As a three pawprint rated place, Clumber Park offers a dog-friendly experience with dogs welcome in most areas, including inside for a cuppa and a slice of cake at Central Bark. The café sells hot and cold refreshments and snacks, as well as dog treats, accessories and the use of a warm-water dog shower.