Dog Days AwayGOOD DAYS. TOGETHER.Norfolk · England · City
Norwich offers a cathedral visit you can share with your dog and an optional park outing away from the city streets. The Maids Head places you in Tombland but has a restrictive public-area policy; Holiday Inn on Ipswich Road offers designated lobby dining with a separate journey into the centre. That contrast matters more to the weekend than simply choosing the hotel closest to the cathedral.
Policies researched 27 September 2026 · Check directly before booking
A BASE FOR YOUR BREAK
A dog-friendly hotel may only allow dogs in certain rooms. Arrange the right room directly before you pay.
Maids Head has three Executive dog rooms, up to two dogs and £20 per dog per stay, with no unattended dogs. Holiday Inn quotes £15 per dog per night and designated Open Lobby dining. Compare the total charge, city journey and where you will eat together before reserving.
Tombland · Norwich
A Tombland hotel with three designated Executive dog rooms. Reserve one directly and plan meals around the limited dog access.
The dog detailsMaximum two dogs, £20 each per stay. Dogs cannot enter hotel public areas or be left alone; courtyard use is weather-dependent.
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Arrange the dog room and confirm the total charge directly before paying.
Ipswich Road · Norwich
An Ipswich Road hotel outside the central cathedral area. Dog-permitted Open Lobby tables provide a practical meal option.
The dog details£15 per dog per night in designated rooms. Confirm dog numbers, supervision and the dining arrangement; table service is available in the dog-permitted lobby area.
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Arrange the dog room and confirm the total charge directly before paying.
GOOD DAYS OUT, TOGETHER
Plan a cathedral visit and a modest outdoor stroll through the Close. Check current opening and events before setting off from the hotel.
Dogs on leads are welcomed inside the cathedral, cloisters and Close. The Refectory Bakery and Café admits assistance dogs only.
Official visitor information ↗Make a separate park outing and choose a short path circuit. The park’s visitor information describes entrances, parking and facilities.
Keep dogs controlled and out of the children’s play area. Follow lead rules in the rose garden and around pitch-and-putt; the café welcomes dogs on leads.
Official visitor information ↗AN UNHURRIED COUPLE OF DAYS
Check into the confirmed dog room and visit the cathedral if opening hours suit. Enjoy the Close without relying on the Refectory for a pet-friendly indoor stop. Return to the dining arrangement you have planned, particularly at the Maids Head where leaving the dog in the room is not permitted.
Head to Eaton Park for a modest circuit if the weather suits. Check the current parking arrangements and keep to permitted dog areas. If the cathedral was not possible yesterday, make that today’s main visit and keep the park optional.
A suggested plan, not a booked itinerary. Adapt it to your dog, the weather and current access.
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
At Maids Head, the no-public-areas policy affects more than evening dining; arrange breakfast with your dog in mind.
The cathedral admits pet dogs; its Refectory café does not.
Yes, on leads, including the cloisters and Close. The Refectory Bakery and Café is assistance-dog only.
No. Its policy prohibits leaving dogs alone, and hotel public areas exclude them. Plan the whole meal arrangement before booking.
Researched from the official accommodation and visitor pages 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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