Whats On: Who Let the Dogs Out! National Dog Day and More This Summer.
To mark National Dog Day this month we are looking at all the best places to pamper your pooch and get out and about with your dog this summer. From leisurely strolls to festivals and private dog agility courses we have the low down on all of Burton’s top dog-friendly locations.
By Cheryl Morris of Creative Word PR
Moonlight maze evening of doggy fun at National Forest Adventure Farm
The annual charity event encourages families to bring their four-legged friend to the farm park to enjoy an evening of live music, street food, maize maze walks and agility courses.
Held on Saturday 30th August it will feature live music, activities and stalls to raise money for Kids Village, which is creating the UK’s first respite holiday park for critically ill children and their families. Costing just £5 to take part, the event promises to be an evening of fun for families and their pets. It will also include a dog agility course and demonstrations. Families are encouraged to bring their four-legged friends for some summer fun while exploring the 5-acre summer maize maze after dark.
Find out more at: www.adventurefarm.co.uk
Paws in the Park
Tucked away on a traditional sheep and beef farm in Anslow, Paws in the Park offers a safe, eclosed environment where paws can run, play and relax freely off their lead.
With tunnels to explore and acres of open countryside the field is securely fenced and even includes a natural woodland and shallow stream where dogs can paddle.
It is the perfect environment for nervous dogs, dogs with poor recall, assistance dogs and puppies finding their feet, as well as the most energetic and excitable dogs.
There is even a picnic area and shelter with everything your pup might need from poop bags and treats to first aid kit and hosepipe. The perfect area to let your dogs safely off the lead to explore and play in the countryside.
More information is available here: HOME - Paws in the Park
Places to eat out
ABurton isn’t short of dog friendly cafes and restaurants with lots of eateries providing special dog-friendly areas to eat out with your pooch.
The Dog and Partridge in Tutbury has a special dog friendly area in the bar as well as outside
The Dragon at Willington is conveniently located on the canal tow path to allow you to stop off after your stroll and enjoy a refreshing drink and meal in the outdoor garden area. They also provide treats and water for your pups.
The Coopers Tavern, Cross Street, Burton is renowned for its cask ales served from the barrel. Dog friendly through out it is the perfect spot to sample the variety of cold craft beers, cask ales and mead.
The Bank Coffeehouse, in Alrewas, provides the perfect place to sit back and relax over a cup of coffee with your four-legged friend. For warmer days they even have doggy ice cream so your pooch can join you in cooling down with a cold ice cream.
Tutbury village life
Could this be East Staffordshire’s most pooch friendly village? With water bowls and dog treats outside most shops, dogs welcome at cafes and local pubs and even a free poo bag dispenser on the High Street there is everything you could look for when out on the town with man’s best friend. With a groomers and pet store you can also find a little treat for your four-legged friend to take home with you!
Deer Park Farm, Hoar Cross Hall
Set in acres of fresh countryside the Deer Park Farm offers an opportunity to relax, eat and shop with your four-legged friend. Totally dog friendly the café provides a variety of food options, while independent shops include a special pooch pavilion with everything a dog could need from toys and coats to organic treats and chews. After a spot of retail therapy enjoy strolling around the 5km walk in the grounds with a chance to spot one of the Red Deer that are dotted across the land.
Burton Radio’s What’s On guide is produced by Cheryl Morris of Creative Word PR. Each month we look at upcoming events and attractions in and around Burton. From family days out to new restaurant openings and theatre trips it is designed to help you explore the many things going on in and around our town.
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