Kenwood

At a Glance

Dog Access

Off-lead areas in the grounds

Dogs are welcome guests at Kenwood, and there are plenty of beautiful walks to enjoy with your companion. Visitors with dogs should familiarise themselves with Kenwood's by-laws, which require dogs to be on lead while in the Kenwood estate (dogs may be off leads in the West Meadow only). These are on display by the service wing toilets, or ask a member of staff if you are unsure. Dog water bowls are available outside the cafés, these can be filled up in the bathrooms. Dog bins are located at many convenient locations around site. Assistance dogs are welcome in the house, shops, and cafés.

Site Type

House & Palace

Entry

Free

Members

Free for English Heritage members

Facilities

Café / restaurant, Exhibition, Gardens, Parking, Picnic seating, Shop, Toilets, Wheelchair access

Telephone

0370 333 1181

Parking

Parking charges apply. Free parking for English Heritage members. There are five designated Blue Badge holder parking spaces. Blue Badge holders are welcome to park in any available space free of charge. Please note parking is available only for vehicles that can fit within a marked bay (4.6m x 2.3m). Parking is only available within opening hours and is closed every evening.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Kenwood dog friendly?

  Kenwood is genuinely one of the better-thought-out dog-friendly attractions in the country. Dogs are welcome across the estate on lead, with off lead allowed in the West Meadow, and English Heritage has provided water bowls outside the cafés, refillable in the bathrooms, plus dog bins at convenient points throughout the site. Assistance dogs are welcome inside the house, shops and cafés.

• Are dogs allowed at Kenwood year round?

  The data available doesn't specify seasonal restrictions, so it's worth checking directly with Kenwood if you're planning a visit at an unusual time of year. What we can say is that the dog-friendly setup — lead rules across the estate, off lead in the West Meadow, water bowls and dog bins — appears to be a permanent, well-established arrangement rather than a seasonal one.

• What should I know before visiting Kenwood with my dog?

  Dogs must be kept on lead across the estate, with the exception of the West Meadow where they can run free — the lead by-laws are displayed by the service wing toilets, and staff are happy to explain them if you're unsure. It's also worth knowing that the landscaped grounds connect directly to Hampstead Heath, so you can easily extend your visit into 800 acres of open heath. Parking is charged (free for English Heritage members), and there are five Blue Badge spaces available.

Hampstead Lane

Hampstead NW3 7JR

51.5701, -0.1666