Bath: The Big Bark

A Doggy Day Out

Available from 13 April 2025 to 13 April 2025

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Book The Big Bark tickets for one of the best dog festivals in Bath

This year, A Doggy Day Out are bringing you the biggest and best dog festival yet, located in the heart of Bath! For the fourth year running, you can look forward to a fun-packed day of adventure, excitement and paw-some activities suitable for all ages, abilities and breeds!

A Doggy Day Out: The Big Bark at Bath Showground

  • Date: Sunday 13th April 2025 - for one day only!
  • Times: 10:00 - 16:00
  • Location: Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, GB BA4 6QN
  • Don't have a dog? Don't worry! The Big Bark is suitable for current and future dog-owners.

What's On at The Big Bark in Bath?

The team at A Doggy Day Out are wagging with excitement as the fourth installment of The Big Bark heads to Bath & West Showground in 2025! Get ready to celebrate all-things-dogs in this incredible festival dedicated to your four-legged friends.

  • The Dog Display Ring: Practice snappy obedience routines followed by super fun agility races! Cheer for your favourite furry friend and get involved as you hold the poles for the pups to jump over.
  • The Puppy Zone: Designed for ages 12 months & under. Enjoy the perfect place for essential training games featuring enrichment activities, socialisation opportunities, handling training and so much more.
  • Have-A-Go Show Ring: Experience have-a-go activities for you and your pooch to enjoy together! Activities include agility, hoopers, flyball, scurry and scent work, perfect for increasing the bond between you and your best friend. 
  • Shopping: Go shopping for your beloved pooch and choose from dog apparel, toys, treats and equipment from local distributors offering unusual, high quality goods. 
  • Food and Drink: Treat yourself to a range of sweet treats, savoury bites and light snacks from a range of onsite vendors includiing: Hayes (Burgers & Sausages), Hidden Pizza (Woodfired Pizzas), Go Greek (Greek food), Noodle Bar, Ice-Cream and Coffee

With so many things to do, see, experience and enjoy, book The Big Bark tickets today and have them delivered instantly via email & SMS. 

Bath & West Showground,
Shepton Mallet BA4 6QN
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Address: Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, GB BA4 6QN

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Food and drink

Yes, the Big Bark in Bath is wheelchair accessible. Disabled parking is available via the main gate. 

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The Big Bark is for dog-owners, dog-enthusiasts and dog-lovers of all ages and abilities. If you don't have a pooch pal, you'll meet plenty at The Big Bark. 

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