Festive Best Dressed Dog with Santa
Visitors can take their four-legged companions for a seasonal walk around the Subtropical Gardens. Guests and their pets can visit the Café to meet Santa Claus and pose for a festive holiday photo. Dressing dogs in festive outfits is encouraged.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Hours
Lunchtime.
Ages
All ages
Pets
Bring your best friend to the Cafe for a festive photo with Santa.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book online for quicker entry, as recommended for Gardens events.
- Keep dogs on short, non-extendable leads while walking around the Gardens.
- Dress your dog in a festive outfit if you wish; festive attire is encouraged.
- Keep your dog’s noise to a minimum in and around the Café where possible.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children under 5 enter free.
- Disabled visitors and their carers receive half-price entry.
- RHS members receive free access from October to February.
- Historic Houses members receive free entry.
- Groups of 10 or more have group admission rates.
Links & Contact
Run by Abbotsbury Tourism
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can visitors and dogs do during the event?
Take a seasonal walk around the Subtropical Gardens, then visit the Café for a festive photo with Santa.
Can dogs wear festive outfits?
Festive outfits are encouraged.
Should I book online?
Online booking is recommended for quicker entry.
Are dogs allowed in the Gardens?
Dogs are allowed on short, non-extendable leads. Dogs listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 are not permitted.
Can dogs come into the Café?
Dogs can visit the Café for a photo with Santa; visitors are asked to keep dogs’ noise to a minimum in and around the Café where possible.
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