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      Children walking through the forest with a Golden Labrador.
      You and your best friend

      Dog friendly holidays and breaks in Ireland

      Your dog deserves a well-earned break too, so bring them along on a dog friendly holiday at Center Parcs. With hundreds of acres to explore on the lead plus dog exercise areas, your four-legged best friend will love their adventure in the forest with you.

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      A dog play area.

      Facilities for dogs

      • Dogs should be kept on the lead while exploring the village, however there are designated dog exercise areas where they can roam free.
      •  These areas include dog bins, making for a stress-free toilet visit. 
      • Water bowls are provided around the village near shops and restaurants so that your dog can rehydrate during their woodland adventures.

      Dog play areas can be located on the map in the local walks section below.

      Accommodation in the forest.

      Dog-friendly accommodation

      Our dog friendly accommodation is designed with dogs in mind, including:

      • Vertical door handles to prevent escapes
      • Wooden flooring throughout making it easy to clean up any little accidents
      • A tether ring on your lodge patio so your dog can join you outside
      • Open plan living space
      • A bath, perfect for giving them a wash if they’ve been jumping in muddy puddles!

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      Mother and adult son walking dog through the forest

      Dogs in restaurants

      If you’re on a break with your four-legged friend, you are welcome to bring them into some of our restaurants if they are well behaved. 

      Your dogs are welcome in the following restaurants on our resort:

      • Pancake House

      • In the terraced areas of: Hucks, Sports Cafe, Rajinda Pradesh, Bella Italia

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      Local walks and places to visit

      If your dog still has some energy after all the fun at Center Parcs, here are some suggestions of local walks outside of the resort.

      Aerial view of the lodges amongst the trees.

      Longford forest walk: (Highlighted on the map in red)- A roughly 5km loop outside the perimeter of Center Parcs. You can join the pathway at the Security Lodge, and if you wish to extend the walk you can also access Newcastle Forest. Dogs must be on a lead.

      Newcastle Forest- Newcastle Forest can be accessed from the perimeter walk around Center Parcs, and has 14km of forest roads, trails and walkways through the woods and along the river. Dogs are welcome but must be on a lead.

      Royal Canal Greenway- The Royal Canal Greenway is a walking and cycling trail that stretches over 130km, connecting the town of Maynooth in Co. Kildare with the town of Longford. Dogs are welcome but must be on a lead.

      How to access the Greenway

      • Newcastle Forest - 2.6km walk from the main forest car park

      • Abbeyshrule Harbour – 10 minute drive from Center Parcs

      • Ballybrannigan Harbour – 15 minute drive from Center Parcs

       

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      Take a closer look at dogs at Center Parcs

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      A dog surrounded by leaves.
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      A couple walking their dog.

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      Explore with your four legged friends

      Get ready for your break

      Once you’ve booked your break at Center Parcs you can start to pre-book activities, make restaurant reservations and order essentials to your lodge online 12 weeks before your arrival date, allowing you to really make the most of your short break in the forest and ensure that you don't miss out.