Suffolk Dog Day is back! St Elizabeth Hospice is thrilled to be presenting this much loved family friendly event at Helmingham Hall on Sunday 8 September 2024.
There will be plenty of fun dog classes with great prizes, agility, dog scurry and lots of attractions and trade stands to keep everyone entertained.
Helmingham Hall, Helmingham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6EF
Gates to Helmingham Hall open from 10am to the public, and close at 5pm.
On arrival, please enter via the Framsden gate located off the B1077.
Other highlights include:
Over 60 stalls to treat your dog – selling everything from dog accessories to cheese!
Class in breed shows
Have a go areas - fun activities for you and your dog to try out
Crufts style competitions
Demonstrations in agility and training from industry experts
Competitions to enter with your dog – best rescue, best senior, best puppy, best junior handler to name a few!
Children’s activities to keep them entertained
Catering village & bar to enjoy throughout the day
Card payments are preferred for the event, the majority of our exhibitors will have card machines.
We always advise bringing some cash with you just in case, as sometimes signal can be temperamental.
Access information:
This event takes place outside at Helmingham Hall gardens. The event is on one level, however the terrain is grass and can be uneven. There are access toilets on site as well as on site parking near to the event entrance. If you have any further queries on access for Suffolk Dog Day, please call 01473 723600.
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Tickets:
Tickets include entry to Helmingham Gardens.
Child tickets apply to ages 5 to 17. Adult tickets are for 18 years and above.
Disabled/access tickets include a free carer place for entry.
Tickets on the day:
£17.50 adult | £10 child | £60 family ticket (2 adults, 3 children)
Proceeds from Suffolk Dog Day will go towards St Elizabeth Hospice's care in Ipswich, East Suffolk & Great Yarmouth and Waveney to continue providing outstanding palliative and end of life care in the local community.
Card payments are preferred for the event, the majority of our exhibitors will have card machines. We always advise bringing some cash with you just in case, as sometimes signal can be temperamental.
Top Tips for a great Suffolk Dog Day!
By Dr Emily Nightingale - Nightingale Vets
1- It's going to be a hugely fun and interesting day for your dog so make sure they are well rested and maybe take slower paced or shorter walks during the days before to make sure your dog has all the energy they need to enjoy the day.
2- Make sure your dog's harness or collar fits really well, with no areas that can cause rubbing or risk that they can slip out of it.
3- Bring poo bags for those little "whoopsy" moments.. cos when you've got to go, you've got to go!
4- Make sure you know where the 'cooling off' area is so your dog can stay cool and have fun splashing around.
5- Familiarise yourself with where the Nightingale Vets First Aid station is in case of any emergency.
6- Make sure your dog's collar has an identity tag on. This needs to have the owner's name and address, including postcode. It is handy if this also has a telephone number too.
7- Recognise if your dog is getting tired and needs a break. Yawning can be a sign that your dog needs a quieter tempo or change of scenery. If they do this it might be time to look at finding a quiet spot in the shade for some down time.
8- It's tempting to buy a selection of tasty treats that will be on display - everything in moderation as we don't want any upset tummies.
9- There will be water bowls throughout the event, but it's a good idea to bring a little collapsible bowl and some water for your dog just in case.
10- Bring some really tasty treats from home that your dog's tummy is familiar with to reward the goodest boys and girls.
11- There'll be lots of stalls and exhibitors displaying everything from toys, leads, harnesses to beds, grooming kits and much more so make sure you bring a bag to carry all your purchases in.
12- You may want to pack a lovely soft bed to have in the back of the car for when it's home time. Your dog will have had the most fantastic day out and will need a well earned snooze on the ride home with sweet dreams of Suffolk Dog Day 2024.
13- You might consider bringing an extra lead to clip your dog's lead around your waist to allow you to be handsfree whilst you're nosing around all the lovely stands.
14- For dogs with thinner hair coats, or no hair at all, pink ears or noses, or areas where their hair may be shorter after blood testing, scans or surgery, you may need to bring suncream. Filtabac from Aniwell is our go-to!
There are a few ways to book your dog into our show classes:
You can register on the day at £4 a class or if you have already booked tickets you can call our fundraising team on 01473 723600 to book and pay over the phone.
