Opening Times

From Friday March 21st , Wednesday to Sunday plus bank holiday Mondays

Gates & Gardens: from 10am
Courtyard Café: 10am – 5pm
Gift Shop: 10.30am – 4.30pm
Hall: 11am – 4pm

Café, Gardens & Gift Shop Hall
Wednesday to Sunday plus bank holiday Mondays CLOSED

Holker Hounds – Fun Dog Show

Sunday 10th August

Join us for a fun-filled celebration of our four-legged friends at Holker Hall & Gardens’ inaugural Fun Dog Show on Sunday 10th August. Whether your canine companion is a champion biscuit catcher or simply has the waggiest tail, there’s something for every pooch to enjoy. Owners too!

Show Categories.

Bring your best friend to compete in one or more of the friendly and entertaining categories:

 

10:30   Best Puppy

11:00   Dog Most Resembling Its Owner

11:30   Best Costume

12:00   Best Junior Handler

12:30   Best Pedigree Pooch

14:00   Best Rescue

14:30   Waggiest Tail

15:00   Best Biscuit Catcher

15:30   Best Cross Breed

16:00   Holker Hounds – Best in Show

 

Rosettes will be awarded to category winners, who will gain automatic entry into the Holker Hounds – Best in Show grand finale.

 

Dog Agility course

In addition to the category competitions in the show parade ring, there will be the opportunity for your dog to try their paw at Dog Agility – testing their skills specially constructed course.

 

“Have-a-go” Scurry

Hosted by Cunning Shot Dog Training of Brough, this just-for-fun activity – inspired by gundog training – is open to dogs of all shapes, sizes, and skill levels, offering a fun opportunity for pets to test their speed and recall.

 

The Holker Hound of the Year Cup

At 3:30pm, we’ll crown Best in Show with the proud winner taking home the prestigious trophy.

 

Our Hosts

The show will be compered by firm favourite, Gary and team from Bread & Butter Theatre – expect plenty of laughs and good-natured competition!

 

How to Register 

Places are limited, so to avoid disappointment, click here to book your places. Advance booking will be available until classes are sold out or until 2.30pm on Saturday. Any remaining places will be available to book on the day.

On the day you will need to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of your category and check in at the registration desk.