Yes I saw lots of dogs

yes yarrow valley isn't far from Ashley hall and is a nice walk

Yes. You need to keep your dog on a lead in a number of area in the park because of the wildlife, but cafe ambio has dog water bowls outside and is accommodating to dog owners.

Not sure - sorry!!

Astley Hall Astley Hall will be closed from Monday 23 July-Saturday 4 August as we prepare for the Flower Show on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 July. The Hall will be open for Flower Show ticket holders only on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 July. From Saturday 4 August the Hall will be open as normal on weekends and Monday-Wednesday for the duration of the school holidays, until the end of August from 12noon-4.30pm.

No you don't pay to go in but can leave a donation at the end should you wish. It's not asked for or expected

Yes and no..... the grounds are accessible to dogs, but you cannot take dogs into the Hall, cafe or the additional buildings. I presume a Guide dog is exempt to this rule! There is outdoor seating at the cafe where I saw visitors sitting with their dogs. The grounds around the lake is also an area that you can take your dog 🐶. Hope you enjoy your visit.

Yes, lots of benches and a great little coffee shop.

Yes there are proper paths through the park to all three entrances and the paths through the woods (Bluebells and daffodils and snowdrops depending on season ) are accessible too. We often see groups of mums pushing buggies through the woods and families enjoying the meandering paths over little bridges and through the trees.

free