Cirencester: The Big Bark

A Doggy Day Out

Available from 16 August 2025 to 17 August 2025

Book now from £12.00

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

This year, A Doggy Day Out are bringing you the biggest and best dog festival yet, located in the heart of Cirencester! 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 Bathurst Estate

  • Under 5's and dogs go FREE!
  • Enjoy entry to Cirencester Park
  • Date: Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th August 2025
  • Times: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Location: The Bathurst Estate, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2BU
  • Don't have a dog? Don't worry! The Big Bark is suitable for current and future dog-owners.
  • All human entry tickets include free parking, entry to Cirencester Park, games zone, trick training ring, canicross and display ring.

What's On at The Big Bark in Cirencester?

Get ready for The Big Bark, the must-attend festival for dog lovers and their four-legged friends - this is a weekend packed with tail-wagging fun, interactive activities, and all things canine!

  • Fun-Filled "Have-A-Go" Arenas: Let your dog try their paw at exciting activities and training sessions.
  • Incredible Demonstrations: Watch expert trainers, agility stars, and working dogs in action.
  • Shop ‘Til You Drop: Explore a fantastic selection of pet-friendly stalls with everything from treats to accessories.
  • Relax & Refuel: Enjoy delicious street food, refreshments, and visit the Doggy Café for Puppachinos & treats.
  • Expert Advice: Chat with top dog trainers, nutritionists, and wellbeing specialists to give your pup the best life.
  • Supporting a Great Cause: The team are proud to be supporting the NFRSA charity, helping dogs in need!

Tickets for The Big Bark in Cirencester:

  • Hooman Adult Day Ticket: Valid for entry on the day for 1 adult, does not include activities.
  • Hooman Child Day Ticket: Valid for entry on the day for 1 child aged between 6-16, does not include activities.
  • Pawtime Adventure Ticket: For up to 2 Dogs (hooman entry extra)
  • Puppies Adventure Ticket: For your Puppy (hooman entry extra)

Pawtime Adventure Tickets:

Enjoy the ultimate immersive experience for your pooch! This ticket includes all pawsome activities, such as, but not limited to:

  • Have a Go Agility
  • Scurry
  • Scent Work
  • Hoopers
  • Flyball
  • Man trailing
  • These activities are not limited to any breed, age or ability.
  • Exemption applies to puppies under 1 year.
  • This ticket is for up to 2 dogs
  • All Pawtime Adventure tickets include unlimited use of have-a-go arenas, excluding charity dog shows and charity activities.

Puppies Adventure Ticket:

The soft play area for your little Wags to explore the fun of the Big Wags world! Maybe they will learn their first trick or surprise you with their young knowledge.

... and for the humble hoomans, a place where any queries can be answered with a knowledgeable puppy trainer.

  • Sensory Play
  • Washing Line Scent Find
  • Puppy Lucky Dip with a Toy Gift
  • Puppy Trainer
  • Plus entry to any activities suitable for under 1 year old puppies; hoopers, trick training and low impact activities
  • Complementary Puppucino & Biscuit

Book The Big Bark tickets today and have them delivered instantly via email & SMS.

The Bathurst Estate

Cirencester,
Gloucestershire,
GL7 2BU
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Address: The Bathurst Estate, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2BU

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Food and drink

Yes, the Big Bark in Cirencester is wheelchair accessible.

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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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