Our Dog Show is back for 2025!

On Bank Holiday Monday 5th May... it's Dog Show Time!

We're delighted to share that our Dog Show is back for its third consecutive year, taking place on Bank Holiday Monday 5th May 2025 at Waterloo Park, on the grass area in front of our cafe.

This event has become known for being one of the most paw-some days of the year, for both dogs and their owners.

Much like last year, there is space for 80 dogs to take part, with 8 classes which can have up to 10 dogs in each.

The top 3 dogs in each category will receive a rosette and a certificate. ​The winning dog in each category will go forward to the 'Best In Show' class and the winner of that will receive a trophy to keep.

Registration

The cost is £3.50 per entry and each dog can only take part in one category so as many dogs as possible can be part of the Show.

We have allocated 50% of places for advance registration, which you can book by clicking here!

The remaining 50% of places will be available to book on the day of the show from 9.00-10.00am. You will be able to register with our team who will be outside the café. Again, these final places are first come, first served.

Timings on the Day

8:30am Café opens, breakfasts served until 12.00pm then lunches. Drinks, cakes, sausage rolls all day. Dog treats on sale too. Full menu and café information here.

9:00 - 10:00am Registration of final places, first come, first served.

10:00 - 11:00am Collecting numbers and signing in.

11:00 The Dog Show starts!

11:10 Waggiest Tail​

11:20 Most Like its Owner (can be costumes)​

11:30 Golden Oldie (over 7 yrs)​

11:40 Precious Pup (under 12 months)​

11:50 Furry Friend (1yr – 6 yrs old)​

12:00 Best Kept Coat​

12:10 Best Paw Shake​

12:25 Best Biscuit Catcher​

12:40 Best In Show​ (for winners of the 8 previous categories)

​1:00pm Dog Show ends but the café stays open to 4.00pm

As part of being our headline sponsors, TopDog Harnesses are kindly providing a harness, collar and lead set for each of the 8 category winners. Their continuous support for our Dog Show is incredible, and they will also have a stall on the day for you to shop their excellent range of fun and unique dog accessories.

A look back at last year's event to get you excited...