Attending Dog Events
Dog events can be a fantastic way to introduce your pup to other dogs in a positive environment. They are also often amazing places to see new and exciting dog businesses to support.
Attending dog events can be a great way to spend the day, just you and your dog, or opportunities for the whole family to enjoy time out and about!
Here are some of the top UK dog events coming up this year!
March
The UK’s biggest dog show! With plenty of exhibitors and events to watch, Crufts is a must-go for dog owners!
10th - 13th | NEC Birmingham, B40 1NT
PATS is a huge industry event that showcases some of the best dog-friendly businesses around! This is a trade-only event so you can’t just pop in, but it’s a must visit if you’re involved in the dog industry.
27th - 28th | Sandown Park, Esher, KT10 9AJ
April
Organised by dog lovers, for dog lovers, All About Dogs is a weekend of dog shows, arena displays, have-a-go activities and much more!
17th - 18th | Newbury Showground, Thatcham, RG18 9QZ
Organised by dog lovers, for dog lovers, All About Dogs is a weekend of dog shows, arena displays, have-a-go activities and much more!
23rd - 24th | Newark Showground, Notts, NG24 2NY
May
Organised by dog lovers, for dog lovers, All About Dogs is a weekend of dog shows, arena displays, have-a-go activities and much more!
1st - 2nd | Hylands Park, Chelsmford, CM2 8WQ
DogFest runs across the country and these events are fantastic places to spend the day! Fun dog shows, breed meet-ups and lots of food and drink options, make DogFest a place for all dog owners.
7th - 8th | Losely Park, Surrey, GU3 1HS
Paws in the Park run fun dog shows with plenty for visitors to get involved in! There are all sorts of different activities to get involved with and events to watch!
14th - 15th | South of England Showground, West Sussex, RH17 6TH
A fun dog show, hosted by Emily’s Canine Crew! Give dog showing a try in a relaxed and fun environment!
21st | Shilton Village Hall & Playing Fields, Wood Lane, Shilton, CV7 9JZ
A whole weekend of family fun with the dogs! Two exciting days of adventure for the whole family.
21st - 22nd | Trentham Gardens, Stone Road, Trentham, Staffordshire, ST4 8JG
DogFest runs across the country and these events are fantastic places to spend the day! Fun dog shows, breed meet-ups and lots of food and drink options, make DogFest a place for all dog owners.
28th - 29th | Ragley Hall, Warwickshire, B49 5NJ
June
This year Dogstival has a special Jubilee Celebration! With everything you’d expect from a dog festival including; activities to try, shows to watch, toys, and food, Dogstival is perfect for a day out with the family!
4th - 5th | Broadlands Estate, Romsey, SO51 9ZD
DogFest runs across the country and these events are fantastic places to spend the day! Fun dog shows, breed meet-ups and lots of food and drink options, make DogFest a place for all dog owners.
18th - 19th | Tatton Park, Cheshire, WA16 6SG
DogFest runs across the country and these events are fantastic places to spend the day! Fun dog shows, breed meet-ups and lots of food and drink options, make DogFest a place for all dog owners.
25th - 26th | Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, NG32 1PE
July
Unleash your dog with all of the have-a-go activities at Dogs Unleashed! These fun and friendly shows are the perfect place to try new activities with your pup.
2nd - 3rd | Driffield Showground, Driffield, YO25 9DN
August
Organised by dog lovers, for dog lovers, All About Dogs is a weekend of dog shows, arena displays, have-a-go activities and much more!
28th - 29th | Norfolk Showground, Norwich, NR5 0TT
September
The North East Dog Festival has something for everyone! There are professional displays and demonstrations, as well as a large selection of activities you can try with your dog.
3rd - 4th | Kirkley Hall, Ponteland, NE21 0AQ
Join PetTrailer UK in raising money for The Cinnamon Trust as part of their 5th Annual Charity Trail Day 2022! 100% OF ALL PROCEEDS raised on the day will be DONATED to The Cinnamon Trust. The National Charity for the elderly, the terminally ill and their pets.
This year’s 5th Annual Charity Trail Day event, organised by Pettrailer UK, will be a day full of fun activities for all the family including hide and seek dog trails, tombola, a friendly sausage fling to see whose dog can catch at the greatest distance, blind auction, sausage bobbing and ‘dogbola’.
4th | Blakemere Village, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2EB
DogFest runs across the country and these events are fantastic places to spend the day! Fun dog shows, breed meet-ups and lots of food and drink options, make DogFest a place for all dog owners.
10th - 11th | Knebworth House, Hertfordshire, SG1 2AX
Unleash your dog with all of the have-a-go activities at Dogs Unleashed! These fun and friendly shows are the perfect place to try new activities with your pup.
10th - 11th | Uttoxeter Racecourse, Uttoxeter, ST14 8BD
Paws in the Park run fun dog shows with plenty for visitors to get involved in! There are all sorts of different activities to get involved with and events to watch!
17th - 18th | Kent Showground, Maidstone, ME14 3JF
DogFest runs across the country and these events are fantastic places to spend the day! Fun dog shows, breed meet-ups and lots of food and drink options, make DogFest a place for all dog owners.
24th - 25th | Harewood House, Leeds, LS17 9LG
October
Run by The Kennel Club, Discover Dogs gives you the opportunity to meet hundreds of dogs, chat to dog owners, and watch world-class displays and competitions. A great day out for the whole family!
15th - 16th | ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1XL
Take part in a fun-filled sponsored walk, in a beautiful location in the UK, and help raise vital funds to help deaf people leave loneliness behind. Click here to see the different locations where walks are taking place.
These Halloween-themed dog cafes are the perfect place to socialise your pups with others of the same breed, or just spend some time around some cute dogs!
16th | Revolucion de Cuba, Southampton, SO14 7FH
These Halloween-themed dog cafes are the perfect place to socialise your pups with others of the same breed, or just spend some time around some cute dogs!
23rd | Revolution, Sheffield, S1 4JL
These Halloween-themed dog cafes are the perfect place to socialise your pups with others of the same breed, or just spend some time around some cute dogs!
30th | The Refinery at Bankside, London, SE1 0TF
November
Dog cafes are the perfect place to socialise your pups with others of the same breed, or just spend some time around some cute dogs!
5th - 6th | Tempest on Tithebarn, 12 Tithebarn St, L2 2DT
Christmas Fairs are always lovely events and there will be stalls for all the family to enjoy including crafts, bric-a-brac, homemade jams and chutneys, rafle, tombola, hot and cold refreshments and more.
12th | Holbrook Village Hall, Ipswich, IP9 2PZ
Transporting humans & hounds to warmer climes for a night of faraway fun, and tickets include a premium lip-smacking five-serving doggy supper, an Asian-themed buffet & a non-alcoholic Paradise Punch for humans.
13th | Ollie's House 236 Fulham Rd., London SW10 9NB
Dog cafes are the perfect place to socialise your pups with others of the same breed, or just spend some time around some cute dogs!
13th | Revolucion de Cuba, BS1 5EP
There will be over 20 stalls to have a look around as well as a kid’s corner with fun colouring and craft activities. There will also be a very special visit from Santa!
19th | The Bawtry New Hall, Station Road, DN10 6PU
A Christmas Fayre with festive stalls and lots of fun. Supporting the Worcester branch of the RSPCA.
20th | The Holdings Animal Centre, Holdings Lane, WR5 3FP
Dog cafes are the perfect place to socialise your pups with others of the same breed, or just spend some time around some cute dogs!
20th | The Refinery at Bankside, SE1 0TF
Dog cafes are the perfect place to socialise your pups with others of the same breed, or just spend some time around some cute dogs!
27th | Revolucion de Cuba Cardiff, CF10 3FA
December
Dog cafes are the perfect place to socialise your pups with others of the same breed, or just spend some time around some cute dogs!
4th | The Refinery at Bankside, SE1 0TF
Lots of fun things for you to spoil your canine chum. From lovely new things to wear, to yummy treats to eat. Santa Paws will be making an appearance too so why not have a picture taken to remember the day.
10th | Unit 46 Dalsetter Business Centre 42 Dalsetter Avenue, Glasgow West End G15 8TE
Get those Doggy Festive Feels going because the run-up to the Christmas season isn’t just for humans. Our four-legged friends can now share the excitement of Christmas with their very own Doggy Market!
10th | Matford Park Rd, Marsh Barton, Exeter EX2 8FD
Walk or run with your family, friends and importantly canine companions on Sunday 11th December. Join Support Dogs for a walk through the beautiful Porter Valley in Sheffield along paths and trails.
11th | Endcliffe Park, Sheffield, S11 7AB
A Christmas walk with RSPCA Leeds and Wakefield to raise money for the important work they do. Take part in the 4km walk with your pup!
11th | RSPCA Centre, Moor Knoll Lane, WF3 2DX
Dog cafes are the perfect place to socialise your pups with others of the same breed, or just spend some time around some cute dogs!
11th | Revolucion de Cuba, NE1 1EE
Dog cafes are the perfect place to socialise your pups with others of the same breed, or just spend some time around some cute dogs!
18th | The Refinery at Bankside, SE1 0TF
Join The National Trust on their Christmas dog walk starting at Central Bark at 10am for their dog-friendly Cafe Central Bark. The guided walk lasts approximately one hour through the estate and ends back at Central Bark where complimentary refreshments will be available for everyone who takes part. Explore the park while making new friends for you and your dog. Christmas Jumpers welcome!
