Well behaved dogs are welcome in the Great Park and Forest. Our lakeside walks, wild forests and open fields offer an unrivalled variety of short and longer walks along good quality trails and tracks.

Planning your visit

Dogs must always be under control whether on or off the lead. Please be aware of the affect that your dog may have on other Park visitors. Some people, dogs and horses can feel uncomfortable if even the friendliest pet approaches them.

Dogs can access any area of the Park where public are admitted (with exceptions listed below).

Dogs are not permitted in:

• The Savill Garden Visitor Centre
• The Savill Garden
• Virginia Water Pavilion and Shop

Assistance dogs are permitted in all public areas.

Areas with facilities for dogs and their owners are located at:

• The Savill Garden Visitor Centre Garden Terrace.

(Please walk through the Building to the Garden Terrace)

• Virginia Water Pavilion dog terrace. (This is signposted as you walk through the main entrance and is located on the left-hand side of the Pavilion)

Dogs must be on leads in the following areas:

• Car parks
• Around the visitor centres at The Savill Garden and Virginia Water Pavilion
• Obelisk Lawn
• The Valley Gardens
• The Deer Park
• or, when signs dictate

Dog bins

We have provided dog bins across the Great Park for your convenience. Please use these bins for your bagged dog waste, and do not leave the bags on the ground or hanging in bushes and trees.

Local authority advice is that bagged dog waste may be disposed of in domestic bins at home, or as a last resort may be disposed of in public litter bins.

The best option is to use the dog waste bins provided - helping us to keep the Great Park both clean and safe for everyone to enjoy.

A copy of The Crown Estate's agreement with the Kennel Club, outlining a code of best practice for walking dogs in Windsor Great Park. 

Kennel Club Agreement

Professional dog walkers please refer to the Dog Walking Guide produced by Dogs Trust.

Professional dog walkers