Dog friendly days out: your guide to 2021
June 21, 2021
From dog-themed festivals to fundraisers, there’s lots of events for dog owners and dog lovers to look forward to this year. Here’s your guide to dog friendly days out in 2021.
All About Dogs
30-31st May: Hylands Park
3rd-4th July: Blenheim Palace
31st July-1st August: Newbury Showground
29th-30th August: Norfolk Showground
4th-5th September: Newark Showground
Enter your pretty pooch or handsome hound in a fun dog show hosted by All About Dogs. Includes qualifying heats for Scruffts at some events.
Find out more about All About Dogs
Dogstival
5th-6th June: Burley Park, The New Forest
You’ll find plenty of things on offer for dogs and their owners at this fun day out. From doggy demonstrations to a vintage fun fair and a wide choice of locally-produced food and drink.
Find out more and book your ticket for Dogstival.
Muddy Dog Challenge
September - October (various locations)
Help raise funds for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home by taking part in a Muddy Dog Challenge. You can sign up with or without your dog for a 2.5 or 5km obstacle course.
Some dates for this the event have been cancelled, others have been postponed until later in the year. Find out how to sign up for your local Muddy Dog Challenge.
Dogfest
11th-12th September: Knebworth House
18th-19th September: Cirencester Park
25th-26th September: Tatton Park
Dogfest is back this year with an exciting line up of arena displays, expert advice, shopping and food and drink at this family-friendly event.
Find out more and book tickets for Dogfest
Paws in the Park
18th-19th September, Kent Show Ground, Detling
9th-10th October: South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex
There’s plenty to watch and do at Paws in the Park. You can enjoy demonstrations in the main arena and enter your dog into the companion dog show and much.
Find out more and book your ticket for Paws in the Park
Dogs Unleashed
3rd-4th July: Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire
11th-12th September: Uttoxeter Racecourse, Staffordshire
Dogs Unleashed is an event for the whole family. There’s lots to do from competitions and displays to have-a-go opportunities for your dog to try some sporting activities. Make a weekend of it and camp. Caravans and campervans are welcome.
Get your tickets for Dogs Unleashed.
Dog Lovers Festival
6th-8th August: Elvaston Showground, Derbyshire
This is a music festival with a difference - it’s designed exclusively for dog lovers. Book yourself a weekend camping ticket at K9 campsite and then sit and enjoy a great line-up of tribute acts.
Find out more and book tickets for the Dog Lovers Festival.
Goodwoof
Goodwood, West Sussex (posted until Spring 2022)
You’ve heard of Glorious Goodwood, well now there’s Glorious Goodwoof! This event, taking place over the May bank holiday weekend, promises to be a celebration of dogs, with plenty to do for canines and their human companions.
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