Ilam Park: Family Dog Show
Every dog deserves their moment of fame — and this summer, your four-legged friends can shine at our fun and friendly Small-Scale Dog Show!
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Join us for a light-hearted celebration of all things canine, where dogs of all shapes, sizes, and talents are welcome to step into the ring and have a go at our doggy assault course and parade around for rosettes!
🗓️ 20th August | 29th August | 1st September 🕑 1:30 - 2:30pm Free to join in!
🎉 Expect: Silly and sweet doggy contests Prizes for standout pups Plenty of pats and photo ops A relaxed, welcoming atmosphere for families and furry friends No booking required – just turn up and join the fun! 🐕 Car parking charges apply.
📸 Don’t forget to tag us in your photos using #IlamParkDogShow!
Times
The basics
- Suitability
All families welcome.
- Meeting point
Meet us at the Welcome Hut to collect a map and be directed down infront of the hall .
- What to bring and wear
Dress to impress, that means you and your furry friends. But don't forget the weather, that might mean your best sunhats or most sparkly wellies and umbrellas!
- Accessibility
We are proud to offer a circular accessible path (1 mile), a changing place, an accessible path, and step free access to our Coach House Kiosk and Stables Bookshop. There is step free access to the performance space so everyone can enjoy the fun.
- Other
Ilam Park is open to everyone and there is no admission charge. There is only a charge for car parking £6 for 4 hours and £8 all day, National Trust members and blue badge holders park for free. The Manifold Tearoom (upstairs) and Coach House Kiosk (downstairs) are open throughout the summer holidays, serving a range of delicious food, drinks and all important ice creams! Please note we do not allow BBQs, fires or cooking of any kind on site. We do welcome picnics but ask that you take all your litter home with you or use the bins provided.
Upcoming events
Ilam Park: Highlighted Event: Mole Hole installation by Bruce Asbestos
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Ilam Park: Go on a Mole Mission
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Ilam Park: Highlighted Event: Summer of Play
Bigger and better than ever, Summer of play is back! Join in the festival feeling and explore the many exciting play opportunities for all ages, from tiny tots, to not so grown ups all for free!
Annual Highlight: Summer at Ilam Park
Nestled in the rolling hills, next to the pristine river Manifold, come and enjoy the beautiful Ilam Park this summer. We’re excited to be pulling out all the stops and filling the calendar with a wide range of wonderful events all for free!