Taking pets on holidays abroad requires extra travel considerations such as a pet passport and your companion being microchipped, which can make it more expensive and stressful. Therefore, it’s no surprise that pet owners are looking at holidays closer to home, with searches for ‘where can I go on holiday with my dog uk‘ increasing by +40% and ‘what to do with my cat when on holiday’ also increasing by +27%.
From walks on the beach in Brighton to exploring historical Edinburgh, Kitty Bingo has ranked the top UK cities for a pet staycation based on a range of criteria from pet-friendly restaurants and accommodation costs to green spaces and air quality.
So, if you’re thinking of enjoying a holiday with your pet(s) in 2024, here are the score rankings for the top pet-friendly UK cities that you should visit:
The top pet-friendly UK locations:
- Brighton
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- Preston
- London
- Middlesbrough
- Belfast
- Birmingham
- Cardiff
- Nottingham
- Brighton
This historical seaside location has been crowned as the most pet-friendly UK city, with an overall score of 560. Not only can you visit the famousbeach, but you can also enjoy a very high quality of greenery and parks, so your pooch in addition to the air quality being high too.
You can even treat your pet to a pamper on their holidays, with plenty of pet groomers to choose from in the city. Also, if you want to do an activity that isn’t pet-friendly then there are 134 pet sitters who can look after your beloved animal.
- Edinburgh
If you’re looking for an activity packed getaway with your pet, then this historical and lively capital city is where you should head, with the highest number of pet-friendly attractions in the UK. To be exact, there are 262 attractions to choose from, including
Finding a lush green park to go on a walk with your animal companion will be a breeze in Edinburgh, with lots of pet-friendly and high-quality green spaces such as Leith Links, London Road Gardens, Holyrood Park and Calton Hill.
- Glasgow
This vibrant hub that is also a UNESCO City of Music has 94 restaurants and cafes that are happy for you to dine in the company of your pet, along with 16 pet shops, if you want to treat your pet to some treats or new lead.
Also, with the choice of 60 pet-friendly attractions, you can choose from plenty of things to do such as Bothwell Castle and Spin Pottery.
For more information and expert commentary about the top pet-friendly UK cities, please visit the Kitty Bingo blog here: https://www.kittybingo.com/blog/top-10-pet-friendly-cities-in-the-uk
