Best Dog Friendly Vineyards and Wineries in Gloucestershire

Dog policies at Gloucestershire vineyards vary more than in most counties, so it is worth knowing which ones take dogs on the tour and which keep them outside.

Larkhill Vineyard, near Tetbury, welcomes well-behaved dogs on a lead on its tours, which run from April or May to October and end with a tasting and local cheeses. Three Choirs Vineyards, near Newent, welcomes well-behaved dogs on a lead at an outside table in its courtyard or on the terrace, but dogs are not allowed in any of the buildings, including the rooms and lodges. Woodchester Valley, near Stroud, does not allow dogs on its regular tours, but runs a Vineyard Tour and Dog Walk, which starts with a welcome drink and a walk through the vines, and finishes with a flight of three wines in the Tasting Room. It costs £20 per person and has to be booked.

At Poulton Hill Estate, near Cirencester, dogs (except guide dogs) are not allowed on tours and tastings, but well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome at its Friday evening Bulari Bar events, which run through the summer season. Road Green Vineyard, below the Cotswold escarpment, welcomes dogs at The Grape Escape, its glamping cabin.

For a tour with your dog, Larkhill is the straightforward choice, and Woodchester Valley's dog walk is the one to book if you want a longer walk through the vines. At Three Choirs, order a glass and a plate of tapas and sit outside.

Keep your dog on a lead and check the vineyard's own page for the latest policy before you set off. For lunch, see our guide to dog-friendly vineyard restaurants and cafes, and for a night away, our guide to dog-friendly vineyard stays. Without a car, Gloucester is the closest mainline station for Three Choirs, Woodchester Valley and Road Green, with a taxi for the final stretch. Our guide to vineyards you can walk to lists the vineyards within walking distance of a station. For dog-friendly vineyards elsewhere, see our UK guide, or read more about visiting Gloucestershire's vineyards.