Newcastle works as a city break with generous green-space outings rather than a schedule of indoor attractions. Stay near the centre, use Leazes Park for an easy first walk, then make Jesmond Dene your main second-day excursion. Its woodland paths offer a change from the busy streets, although some slopes call for a shorter route if your dog tires easily.
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Dog-friendly places to stay in Newcastle upon Tyne
Dog access can depend on the room or accommodation you choose. Confirm the exact dog arrangements before you pay.
Holiday Inn Express on Waterloo Square publishes £30 per pet per stay, with pre-booking essential. Crowne Plaza at Stephenson Quarter publishes a £25 stay charge; confirm whether that covers each pet. Both are city bases rather than park-side country hotels, so check meal access and plan the journey to Jesmond Dene.
Waterloo Square, St James Boulevard · Newcastle upon Tyne
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG
A city-centre Holiday Inn Express on Waterloo Square. Contact the hotel to add the dog before booking; pet-package rates may have different inclusions.
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£30 per pet per stay outside applicable pet packages; pre-booking essential. Confirm numbers, room allocation, dining and supervision.
Book directly with the property Arrange the dog room and confirm the total charge directly before paying.
Stephenson Quarter, Forth Street · Newcastle upon Tyne
Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter
A Forth Street hotel in Stephenson Quarter, useful for a central city base. The operator asks pet owners to contact the hotel before arrival.
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Published £25 per-stay pet charge; confirm charging unit and the allocated room. Ask about dog numbers, meal spaces and whether the dog must stay with you.
Book directly with the property Arrange the dog room and confirm the total charge directly before paying.
Use this city park for a gentle arrival outing. Keep the route flexible around the lake and paths rather than setting a distance target after travelling.
Keep your dog controlled, avoid play areas and respect wildlife and local signs.
Choose a woodland outing along the Ouseburn, using the council information to select a route that suits your dog. Flatter riverside paths provide an alternative to some of the steeper slopes.
Keep your dog close around wildlife and other visitors. The walk does not assume pet access to Pets Corner or indoor facilities.
Check in, agree your dog-friendly eating arrangements and take a short Leazes Park walk. Leave time to settle rather than adding busy sightseeing to a long journey.
Day two · woodland time
Travel to Jesmond Dene and choose a manageable riverside or woodland section. Turn back before steep paths become tiring. Return for a meal in a space agreed with the hotel, or leave after the walk.
A suggested plan, not a booked itinerary. Adapt it to your dog, the weather and current access.
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Good to know before you go
A city base needs a meal plan
Confirm where the dog can join you for breakfast and dinner; neither booking should depend on leaving it alone.
Pick the right Dene route
The park contains steep paths as well as flatter options. Use the current council access information.
Your Newcastle upon Tyne questions
Is Jesmond Dene a flat walk?
Not throughout. Some paths are steep, although the council identifies flatter riverside sections.
Do I need to pre-book my dog at Holiday Inn Express?
Pre-booking is essential unless you book the hotel’s dedicated pet package. IHG publishes a charge of £30 per pet per stay and advises guests to contact the hotel to check availability.
Where can I pause during a Jesmond Dene walk with my dog?
The council lists a café at the Visitor Centre, a picnic area, seating and toilets at the centre and near the waterfall. Use an outdoor stop if your dog cannot enter the café, as the page does not specify its dog-access rules.
The council’s Leazes Park listing describes a public park but does not state its dog-admission rules, so check posted signs before entering. On public land in Newcastle, dog walkers must clear up after their dog, and an authorised officer can direct them to put it on a lead.
Is there another dog-friendly central hotel option?
Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter lists dogs and cats as permitted, charges £25 per stay and asks guests to contact the hotel before arrival. Confirm room availability and the charge for your booking directly.
Researched from accommodation operators, property listings and visitor information linked above on 27 September 2026. Prices and policies can change; a stated dog fee is not a room quote or a promise of availability. We have not personally inspected these places. Our day plans are editorial suggestions.
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