The Big Bark - Trentham

A Doggy Day Out is tremendously excited to bring you not one, but two fun-packed days of adventure and excitement for you, your dog and all the family. Whether on two legs or four, there’ll be plenty to see and do, so be sure to get your tickets now.

Trentham is a very special place. Set in 725 acres of spectacular countryside and glorious ancient woodland, its home to award-winning Gardens and a delightful shopping village full of gift shops, eateries, and quirky stores galore. Both gardens and the shopping village are dog-friendly too. In fact many of our shops and restaurants welcome our four-legged friends.

Both fun-packed days will include:

• Have-a-go Agility – balancing and weaving, jumping over and dashing under, is your dog going to be fastest?
• Have-a-go Hoopers – from hoop to hoop, turning on a sixpence, try the new craze hitting the doggy world!
• Temptation Alley – treats or chews, gravy bones or fish skins - can your dog resist the temptation of the Alley?
• Fly Ball – get your ear plugs at the ready for a noisy, fun, and fast race that pits dog against dog over hurdles.
• Scurry – on your marks, get set… Will your dog hurdle the hay-bales to retrieve the dummy in record time?
• Dog Displays – discover and learn all things doggy at our fascinating displays and demonstrations from a host of experts in their fields. We have Britain’s got Talent Lucy Heath and her team of dogs hosting a trick display
• Trick Arena – Have-a-go with your dog in our very popular trick arena
• Kid Zone – let the little ones take charge at a selection of scaled-down versions of our fun activities.
• Puppy Zone – a zone dedicated to puppies with activities such as hunt the sausage, tricks through hoops and lots more!
• Doggy Photobooth – bring your own costumes or choose from our basket of props, it’s time to strike a pose for our professional canine photographer and capture that pooch-perfect family portrait (charged separately)

.. and lots, lots more!

BETTER STILL DON’T CHOOSE, TRY THEM ALL!

You will also be able to buy some of the loveliest products on the market!  We’ll play host to an array of dog-centric small business traders where you can shop for great products and services. Why not treat your dog to a posh new collar and lead, a lovely, cosy bed, or a box of healthy treats? Meet these and many other stall-holders at The Big Bark this May.

A Doggy Day Out is committed to supporting and promoting ethical dog-businesses, promoting healthy attitudes and positive training methods among dog owners, raising funds for local pet charities, and promoting good causes.

Please note that owing to the proximity of livestock, well-behaved doggy-visitors MUST be kept on a lead. Trentham Estate is fully accessible, however please be aware that the event arena is 0.5km from the car park.

Important Ticket Information

We offer a variety of ticket options to suit all needs. Please note that the event is being hosted over two days and ticket entry will only be valid for the stated date. Please ensure you select the correct tickets at the checkout.

Concessionary  tickets are available for attendees aged 60 and over, as well as discounts for members of Trentham Gardens. If you purchase a Members ticket, you must show a valid membership card to Trentham Gardens upon entry to the event. Non-member tickets are for the general public who are not members of Trentham Gardens.

People with disabilities may bring their carers for FREE.

Family bundles are available. Children aged 3 and under may enter for FREE.

Entry for all dogs is FREE.

There will be plentiful FREE parking.

Day tickets include access to the display arena, and entry to Trentham’s award-winning gardens but do not include any activities.

If you would like to participate in any of the activities with your furry friend, you can purchase an All-Inclusive Activity Wristband. All-Inclusive Activity Wristbands include unlimited use of  have-a-go arenas, excluding charity dog shows and temptation alley.
You can pay per activity at the have-a-go arenas for £1.50 (cash only) if you do not have an all-inclusive ticket.