Patterdale Dog Day
Saturday 28 August 2027
King George V Playing Field, Patterdale, Cumbria(CA11 0PJ)
Sheepdogs take centre stage at Patterdale Dog Day, a show in the Lake District village of Patterdale, Cumbria, that has run for more than a century. The open trial gets going at half past eight on the King George V Playing Field, with fells of the Helvellyn massif in view. Farmers from the hills, their families, locals and visitors from far afield all come, and Cumbrian dialect is part of the day. Alongside the trial, Swaledale, Herdwick and Cheviot sheep are judged, shepherd's crooks and walking sticks are shown by the people who made them, men compete in a baking contest, and the Arnison Crag Horseshoe fell race runs in the afternoon. Family pets, gun dogs and terriers are judged too, with entry on the day at the field, and parking is free.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 28 August 2027
Getting there
King George V Playing Field, Patterdale, Cumbria (CA11 0PJ for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
2 🐾 — dogs welcome with some restrictions
Accessibility
Not confirmed: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking, Accessible viewing areas.
Vendors & traders
Vendor list coming soon
Live schedule
Full timetable available when show goes live
Interactive map
Site map with GPS location available when show goes live
Live announcements
Real-time updates available when show goes live
Dog friendliness
2/5
Dogs are welcome at this show, on a lead, across the outdoor showground.
Dogs allowed in:
- Outdoor areas (on a lead)
Things for dogs to do:
- Fun dog show
Notes
Dogs are part of the day at Patterdale Dog Day. There is judging for foxhounds, family pets, gun dogs and terriers, and entries for the family pet, gun dog and terrier classes are taken on the field.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
No accessibility features confirmed yet.
Not confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
The show has not published access information. It is held on a playing field with free parking; questions can go to the Hon Secretary through the Contact page on the show's website.
Frequently asked questions
When is Patterdale Dog Day 2027?
Saturday 28 August 2027. The show is held on the Saturday of the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Where is Patterdale Dog Day held?
At the King George V Playing Field in Patterdale, Cumbria, CA11 0PJ. Coming from the north, take the A592 towards Glenridding and Patterdale, pass through Glenridding, and after about a third of a mile the show field appears ahead; turn right off the A592 onto a single carriageway, then left into the show field after about 200 yards. From the south, take the A592 over Kirkstone Pass following signs for Patterdale, continue about two-thirds of a mile into the village past the church on your left, and about 300 yards beyond the church turn left off the A592 onto a single carriageway, then left into the show field after about 200 yards.
Is there parking?
Yes, parking at the show is free.
How much does it cost to get in?
At the 2026 show, adults paid £5, over-65s and children under 16 paid £2.50, and a family ticket (two adults and two children) was £10. The 2027 prices will be on the show's website.
What time does it start?
The published timetable has the open sheepdog trial starting from 8.30am, with a break from 12.30 to 1pm, the children's fell race at 2.30pm, the Arnison Crag Horseshoe fell race at 3pm and the presentation of trophies at 5pm once the trial finishes.
Can I bring my dog?
The show runs dog classes, so dogs are part of the day: there is judging for foxhounds, family pets, gun dogs and terriers, and entries for the visitor classes are taken on the field.
How do I enter the dog classes?
Entries for the family pet, gun dog and terrier classes are taken on the field, by donation. Family pets has an open class and a children's class for owners under 11; gun dogs has spaniel and labrador or retriever classes; terrier classes are split by breed and sex, with a class for dogs under 12 months and a championship class for the winners. Foxhounds are judged at noon.
What else is on during the day?
Besides the open sheepdog trial there is the Matterdale and St John's sheep show for Swaledale, Herdwick and Cheviot sheep, a crook and stick show, a men-only baking competition, the children's fell race and the Arnison Crag Horseshoe fell race, craft tents, trade stands, refreshments and a beer tent.
How do I take a trade or craft stand?
The show's Contact page gives the Hon Secretary's details for questions about craft and trade stands.
Is the show accessible?
The show has not published access information. It is held on a playing field, and questions can go to the Hon Secretary through the Contact page on the show's website.
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