We found four Norfolk dog daycare centres we could verify: each has its own website, a Google Maps listing and a licence we could see, either on a council’s published list or quoted by number on the centre’s own site with the council named. We haven’t visited any of them. Daycare is a licensed activity, so ask to see the licence before you book, and treat this as a shortlist to meet.
Daycare centres with a website, a licence we could see and a Google Maps listing
Pooch’s Yard
★★★★★ 5.0 · 119 Google reviews
Thetford (IP24)
Licence: its website footer shows “AWL0007 (5-Star Breckland Council)”. We couldn’t read Breckland’s public register, so we haven’t matched it to a council record, and the website shows no expiry date, so ask for it
Daycare Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm, Saturdays and public holidays 7am to 6pm, per its website, which shows a full day at £35.95 and a half day at £30.25
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Bark Side of the Moon
★★★★★ 5.0 · 31 Google reviews
Terrington St Clement, near King’s Lynn (PE34)
Licence: King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council’s public register (read 12 November 2026) lists Bark Side of The Moon under providing day care for dogs, 26/00421/AA_AWL, 5 star, valid 18 July 2026 to 17 July 2029. Its website shows no licence number
Daycare, dog walking and grooming, per its website, which shows no hours or prices
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Kempton Park Farm Dog Daycare
★★★★★ 4.9 · 18 Google reviews
Hevingham, near Norwich (NR10)
Licence: its website says Kempton Park Farm Dog Day Care Limited is licensed by Broadland District Council, number 25/01942/AAL, rated 4 stars. Broadland’s register isn’t published online, so we couldn’t check it against a council record, and no expiry date is shown, so ask for it
Daycare Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, per its website, which shows £35 to £40 a day depending on how many days a week, and £25 for a half day
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Scent-a-Barks
★★★★★ 4.6 · 10 Google reviews
Felthorpe, near Norwich (NR10)
Licence: its FAQ page says it holds licence number DC0001 from Broadland Council, and that it was the first dog daycare licensed by Broadland, in 2018. We couldn’t check that against a council record, and no expiry date is shown, so ask for it
Half-day and full-day daycare run on a pick-up and drop-off service rather than a drop-in basis, per its website, which covers postcodes NR1 to NR10 and points to a separate pricing page we didn’t read. Only 10 reviews so far, so weigh that
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Ratings and review counts are from Google Maps on 12 November 2026 and come from the public. We haven’t checked them independently.
Listings we left out, and why
Dizzy Dogs Daycare at the Royal Norfolk Showground (4.9 from 8) has its own website, but it didn’t load for our tools, so we couldn’t see a licence. Dereham Dog Den (4.6 from 10) offers daycare from £35 a day, per its website, but shows no licence number. Django’s Dog Club in Norwich (4.7 from 28) describes dog walking and group play and shows no licence. Akila K9 Training in Felmingham (5.0 from 45) is on North Norfolk’s register for home boarding and day care (NNDC/A A058, expiring 13 February 2027), but its website advertises training and dog walking and doesn’t describe daycare, and the address on the register differs from the one on Google Maps, so we couldn’t tie them together. Doggy Fun Day Care in Hindolveston is on North Norfolk’s register for day care (AA004, expiring 21 July 2029), but shows only a Facebook page on Google Maps, so it doesn’t meet our own-website rule. House and Hound of Holt and Happy Walks are also on North Norfolk’s register for day care, but we couldn’t match either to a Google Maps listing with its own website. Cronin’s Canine Companions in Hilgay is on King’s Lynn’s register for day care but has only 2 Google reviews. Woof Woof Home Dog Care in West Winch (5.0 from 9) is on King’s Lynn’s register for home boarding only, and its website describes overnight stays rather than daycare. The Horseshoes Doggy Day and Holiday Care in Whinburgh (4.3 from 16), Mill Kennels (4.7 from 39) and Charlou Boarding Kennels (4.9 from 29) have no website on Google Maps. Crostwick, Two Acre, St Margarets and Bondi Pet Care describe boarding kennels and their websites don’t mention daycare, and Loyalty Boarding Kennels, Woodland Meadows and Andrews Holiday Inn have websites our tools couldn’t read. Brandon and Barnham sit just over the border in Suffolk, so K9 Retreat Center and The Borders Canine Club belong in a Suffolk guide. We couldn’t read Breckland’s, Norwich’s, Great Yarmouth’s or the Broadland and South Norfolk registers, so other licensed centres may exist. Many kennels, home boarders and walkers came up in the same searches and we didn’t check every one, so this list is not exhaustive. We didn’t assess any Rover hosts. A centre being left out doesn’t mean it is unlicensed. It means we couldn’t see the proof, so ask it.
Other options we could not licence-verify
These Norfolk centres offer daycare and have their own website and a Google Maps listing, but we could not see a daycare licence number or an official record that clearly covers daycare, so we do not recommend them as verified. Ratings are from Google Maps on 12 November 2026. We have not visited them. Ask each for its licence, what it covers, who issued it and its expiry date before booking.
Dogotel
★★★★★ 4.7 · 123 Google reviews
Hillington, near King’s Lynn (PE31). Its website lists day care among its services and quotes “Animal Boarding Licence No: 25/01564/AA_AWL” with King’s Lynn and West Norfolk. The council’s register lists that number for boarding in kennels for dogs and boarding for cats, not day care, so we couldn’t see a daycare licence
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Tom and Toto
★★★★★ 4.9 · 88 Google reviews
White House Farm area, near Norwich (NR13). Its website says it holds “a 5-Star licence from Broadland District Council” but shows no licence number, and Broadland’s register isn’t published online. Daycare 8am to 6pm, five days a week, with memberships at £42 to £47 a day, per its website
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The Dog House
★★★★★ 4.7 · 84 Google reviews
Ormesby St Margaret, near Great Yarmouth (NR29). Its website offers “day care or longer” and shows a licence number, 43754/LTC/22, without naming a council. It is a boarding kennel and Great Yarmouth Borough Council’s pages show no register, so we couldn’t tell what the number covers. Ask who issued it, whether it covers daycare and when it expires
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Warren Boarding Kennels & Grooming Services
★★★★★ 4.7 · 45 Google reviews
Sheringham (NR26). Its website offers “boarding, day care and grooming” and shows “License No: NNDC/AA066” without naming a council. We found no entry for that number or the business in North Norfolk’s register (as at 8 November 2026), so ask who issued it, whether it covers daycare, and whether it is current
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Skye’s Doggie Day Care
★★★★★ 5.0 · 44 Google reviews
Heacham, near King’s Lynn (PE31). King’s Lynn and West Norfolk’s register lists Skye’s Doggie Day Care at 24/00672/AA_NEW, 5 star, valid to 26 September 2027, but under providing home boarding for dogs, not day care. Its website blocks our tools, so we couldn’t read what it says about daycare
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Wootton Rovers
★★★★★ 4.9 · 17 Google reviews
South Wootton, near King’s Lynn (PE30). Its website offers doggy day care and boarding and shows “5-Star License Number 26/00750/AA_AWL”. King’s Lynn and West Norfolk’s register lists that number for providing home boarding for dogs (valid to 16 July 2029), not day care, so we couldn’t see a daycare licence
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How to check a daycare licence in Norfolk
In England, dog daycare run as a business needs a licence from the local council under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018. The licence holder’s name and number must appear on the business’s website, and a copy must be displayed at the premises. In Norfolk there is no single council. Licensing sits with Breckland, Broadland and South Norfolk (which share one licensing team), Great Yarmouth, King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, North Norfolk and Norwich. On 12 November 2026 we read King’s Lynn and West Norfolk’s public register, which shows the activity, star rating and dates for each licence, and North Norfolk’s register (as at 8 November 2026). We could not read a register for the others. Breckland’s page pointed to a register but listed no entries, Norwich’s pages say a list is kept but we found no link, Great Yarmouth’s pages show none, and Broadland and South Norfolk say a copy is available on request by email. For those areas, ask the council’s licensing team. Then ask the centre to show its licence, how many dogs it takes at once, how dogs are separated, and what happens if your dog needs a vet.
A first day at daycare can be a lot for a sensitive dog. A calming bite is a complementary feed some owners use around change, and if your dog struggles with being left, speak to your vet or a qualified behaviourist first.
More for Norfolk: our Norfolk dog services hub, dog walkers in Norfolk if you only need a midday walk, vets in Norfolk, dog trainers in Norfolk and secure dog fields in Norfolk.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did you choose these Norfolk dog daycare centres?
Each has its own website, a Google Maps listing and a licence we could see, either on a council’s published register or quoted by number on its own site with the council named. We checked Google Maps and the council registers on 12 November 2026. We haven’t visited any of them, so meet any centre first.
Does dog daycare need a licence in Norfolk?
In England, daycare run as a business needs a council licence under the 2018 regulations. In Norfolk that is the district, borough or city council for the area. Ask to see the licence, its number and its expiry date.
What should I ask a dog daycare centre?
Ask for the licence, how many dogs attend at once, how dogs are grouped, who is on site, and what happens if a dog is unwell.
Why are some well-reviewed centres missing?
We only list as verified the centres where we could see a licence that clearly covers daycare. Some council registers couldn’t be read, some websites blocked our tools, and some centres show a boarding or home boarding licence only. A few with daycare and a website are in the ‘Other options we could not licence-verify’ section instead.
Written by Georgiana & Figo, who prefers his playdates to be properly licensed.
