Where City Poms Go to Party – London’s Dog Event Guide

Looking for the best Pomeranian events in London? The London Pomeranians Events Calendar is your go-to destination for the best dog-friendly happenings across London and beyond. From exclusive pup-friendly brunches and garden parties to boutique dog shows, cinema nights, and curated Pomeranian meet-ups — we’ve handpicked events your fluffy companion will adore.

Plan your Pom’s social diary with ease and never miss a chance to mingle with fellow city dogs and their humans.

Just click on the event you are interested in from the calendar below.

Walkies at Wisley Gardens

Enjoy a day out at this world-class garden near Woking, Surrey and a rare chance to explore the beautiful outdoor areas of RHS Garden Wisley with your four-legged friend. Held on a variety of dates from April to August, Walkies at Wisley Gardens is a unique opportunity for you and your dog to enjoy this world-famous garden packed with horticultural highlights and inspiration.

Usually, dogs are not allowed at Wisley Gardens unless they are assistance dogs but on selected dates, Wisley Gardens is opening its doors to all well-behaved dogs too.

Walkies at Wisley Gardens

It’s recommended to allow about two hours to walk around Wisley Gardens to enjoy it properly so this is a lovely thing to do with your dog. You can also plan your visit ahead of time using the Wisley Gardens interactive map.

Non-member prices: Reduced entrance fee: Adults £9.90, children £5
RHS member prices: Free
Dogs: Free

Walkies at Wisley 2025 Dates

  • April: Sunday 19 and Friday 24 April 2026 – 6pm to 8pm
  • May: Friday 8 and Sunday 31 May 2026 – 6pm to 8.30pm
  • June: Friday 5‚ Friday 19 and Sunday 28 June 2026 – 6pm to 8.30pm
  • July: Friday 3‚ Friday 17‚ Sunday 26 and Friday 31 July 2026 – 6pm to 8.30pm
  • August: Sunday 9 and Friday 14 August 2026 – 6pm to 8.30pm; Wednesday 26 August 2026 – 6pm to 8pm

You can arrive at any point during your booked visit and can stay as long as you like within opening hours.

Book your Walkies at Wisley Tickets here.

Please keep in mind the following information when you visit for Walkies at Wisley Gardens:

  • Two dogs are permitted per person – for Walkies event only. Please note, dogs are not allowed in the garden at other times, except for assistance dogs
  • Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and should not be allowed to enter any waterbodies on site
  • Dogs are not allowed in the children’s play areas
  • Please pick up after your dogs and place in bins provided

Food & Drink Options during Walkies at Wisley

Indulge your dog with a lick-smacking Scoop’s doggie ice cream or puppaccino. There are plenty of options for owners too. Pick up a drink or hot tasty treat from one of our food and drink trucks in the garden.

How to Get To Wisley Gardens

  • By Car: RHS Garden Wisley lies between Cobham and Ripley in Surrey, off the main London to Portsmouth road (A3) south of Junction 10 of the M25. Follow the brown tourist flower signs on the A3 and M25 to the RHS Garden. Car parking is free. For SatNav users the address is: RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB
  • By Train: The closest stations are West Byfleet (4 miles), Woking (6 miles) and Guildford (8 miles). There are no taxis on standby at West Byfleet.

Walk With Pawla Dog Social Walk at Hampstead Heath

Walk With Pawla Dog Social Walk at Hampstead Heath: Pawla UK invites you and your four-legged friends for a relaxed and friendly group walk through the beautiful green expanse of Hampstead Heath. This community-led event focuses on building connections between dogs and their owners in a calm, scenic setting.

What This Event Is
This is a social dog walk designed to be inclusive and welcoming for everyone, whether you are attending alone or with friends. The group will meet outside Hampstead Heath Station before embarking on a guided route through the park.

What to Expect
The walk follows a scenic path passing Parliament Hill and concludes at Kenwood House, taking approximately 40 to 50 minutes at an easy pace. It is a great opportunity to chat with fellow dog lovers, and there will even be free healthy dog snacks handed out along the way.

Dog-Friendly Details
Friendly dogs of all breeds are very welcome to join this low-pressure social. While staff will be taking photos and videos for the Pawla community, the primary focus is on a mix of walking and socialising in a safe, outdoor environment.

Practical Information
Time: 10:00 – 11:00
Location: Hampstead Heath (meet outside the station)
Tickets Free, RSVP via the Pawla website.

Spaces are limited to keep the walk calm and enjoyable for both dogs and humans.

PHOTOS & VIDEOS (FRIENDLY NOTICE)

Pawla staff will be taking photos and short videos throughout the walk to share in the Pawla community group chat and on our social channels.
By attending, you’re happy to appear in casual event content.
If you’d prefer not to be filmed, just let a Pawla team member know on the day — no problem at all.

Picturehouse Epsom Dog-friendly Cinema

Film: Spider-Man: Brand New Day

16 Aug: Film: The Odyssey: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, is a mythic action epic shot across the world. The Odyssey stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron. The Odyssey is produced by Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan for their company, Syncopy. The executive producer is Thomas Hayslip.

Contains a sequence of flashing lights which might affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy

Buy your tickets here

Dog-friendly Cinema Picturehouse Clapham

Film: Supergirl

Dog-friendly Cinema Picturehouse Clapham – Film: Spider-Man: Brand New Day: It’s a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him — and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him — sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves – a powerful villain no one can even see.

The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn’t forgotten them.

Buy your tickets here

 

Picturehouse Crouch End Dog-friendly Cinema

Film: Pay Patrol 3: The Dino Movie (16 Aug)

16 Aug: Film: Paw Patrol 3: The Dino Movie – After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs. They meet Rex, a pup who has been stranded on the island for years and has become an expert in all things dino-related. When the PAW Patrol’s archrival, Mayor Humdinger, begins recklessly mining in hopes of exploiting the island for its natural resources, he inadvertently causes a huge, dormant volcano to erupt. The PAW Patrol pups are thrown into a series of high-stakes, dino-sized rescues bigger than anything they’ve done before, as they must stop Humdinger before everything on the island goes extinct.

Buy your tickets here

 

Best in Show Dog-Friendly Rooftop Cinema Club Peckham

Best in Show Dog-Friendly Rooftop Cinema Club Peckham: A dog-friendly rooftop cinema screening in Peckham, hosted by POP+BARK and Rooftop Cinema Club, open to dogs of every breed.

Bring your best friend along to watch the mockumentary classic while enjoying dog popcorn, Pupuccinos and dog biscuits for the dogs, and pizza and drinks from Bussey Rooftop Bar for the humans, all with rooftop views over London.

The same day also features a black-and-white 30th anniversary screening of 101 Dalmatians with a Dalmatian meet-up, for anyone wanting to make a full afternoon of it.

When and where:
Sunday 16th August, doors open 12.45pm (45 minutes before screening), film starts 1.30pm, running 90 minutes. Rooftop Cinema Club, Peckham, London. Book here.

 

101 Dalmatians Dog-Friendly Rooftop Cinema Club Peckham

101 Dalmatians Dog-Friendly Rooftop Cinema Club Peckham: A dog-friendly rooftop cinema screening in Peckham, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Disney’s 1996 live-action remake, hosted by POP+BARK and Rooftop Cinema Club. For the occasion, the rooftop is being turned black and white in tribute to the film.

This is a Dalmatian meet-up as well as a screening, so spotty best friends are especially encouraged, though dogs of any breed are welcome with a Dog Lovers ticket. Dogs can enjoy dog popcorn, Pupuccinos and dog biscuits, while their humans tuck into pizza and drinks from Bussey Rooftop Bar, all with stunning city views as a backdrop.

Don’t have a Dalmatian? The same day also features a dog-friendly screening of Best in Show, open to all breeds, with the same doggy treats on offer.

When and where:
Sunday 16th August, doors open 3.30pm (45 minutes before screening), film starts 4.15pm, running 103 minutes. Rooftop Cinema Club, Peckham, London. Tickets from £20, numbers limited. Book here.

Woolwich Woofs Dog Show

Free to spectate, £5 entry for the Dog Show

Woolwich Woofs Dog Show 2026: A fun and friendly dog show returning to the sunny courtyard at Woolwich Works, back and bigger after last year’s popular turnout. Dogs of every breed, size, age and personality are welcome to take part, whether seasoned show champions or simply dogs who love being the centre of attention.

The show runs across a range of categories, including Opening Pageant, Beautiful Bitch, Dandy Dog, Waggiest Tail, Fetch-it Fido!, Doggie Track & Field (an obstacle course), My Dog’s Got Talent and Best in Show, judged by a panel throughout the afternoon.

The day opens with a free 30-minute Doga (Dog Yoga) taster session at 3.15pm, led by Doga founder Mahny Djahanguiri, designed to help both dogs and owners relax and connect before the main event (bring a yoga mat). There’s a stretch tent for shade, plenty of cold water, and a Courtyard Bar serving drinks, hot dogs and doggie ice cream throughout.

Note this event has been rescheduled from Saturday 11 July to Saturday 22 August due to the hot weather.

When:
Saturday 22 August, doors open 1:00pm.

Where:

The Courtyard at Woolwich Works.

The Woolwich Woofs Dog Show is free to attend and watch; dog show entry is £5 per dog, payable in advance or on the day. Book here.

Drinks on The Woof Treehouse Hotel

Drinks on The Woof Treehouse Hotel: This month, we’re inviting canine companions to join their owners up on The Woof (The Nest) every Sunday. Your pups will also be treated to a special dog-friendly menu that is sure to get their tails wagging.

The Treehouse Hotel London is located in Marylebone and offers world-class views of the London Eye, The Shard, Canary Wharf, and Regent’s Park.

Watch our reel about our visit to The Nest for Drinks On The Woof.

There is also a regular special Paws & Portraits: Drinks On The Woof.

Photo courtesy of the event organiser

Paws & Portraits: Drinks On The Woof

Join The Nest for the special Paws & Portraits: Drinks on the Woof, where wagging tails and warm spirits collide! Sip on seasonal concoctions while renowned illustrator Bee Davies brings your furry friends to life with delightful live dog portraits. Don’t miss out on this charming blend of creativity, community, and canine camaraderie, with cocktails, delicious food and views to match – the perfect day out for you and your pup. Best of all? You get to take home a unique doggie illustration, celebrating your beloved companions with a bespoke piece of art.

Dog portraits are available for £25 per sketch. One sketch per table, up to two dogs. Please note that advance bookings are required; book here.

Watch our reel to see what to expect at Paws & Portraits or our reel about our visit to The Nest for Drinks On The Woof.

Photo courtesy of the event organiser

Dog-friendly Chiswick Cinema

Film: International Dog Day: Isle Of Dogs

Dog-friendly Chiswick Cinema – Film: International Dog Day: Isle Of Dogs – In the future, an outbreak of canine flu leads the mayor of a Japanese city to banish all dogs to an island that’s a garbage dump. The outcasts must soon embark on an epic journey when a 12-year-old boy arrives on the island to find his beloved pet.

Dogs are welcome at the Chiswick Cinema for special dog-friendly screenings and are also welcome in the Main Bar-Café.

Chiswick Cinema Dog-friendly Policy

For the special dog-friendly screenings, signposted on the website and in person, guests are welcome to bring their dogs with them into the screen (one dog per adult, dogs go free).

  • We recognize that these screenings should not affect the broader use and the enjoyment of other customers and as such we have outlined these policies.
  • Should a dog adversely affect the enjoyment of others, our staff team will step in, if necessary, request that the owner and the dog leave the premises. This is in line with the other Terms and Conditions of the cinema.
  • All other Terms and Conditions and Terms of Admission apply as usual.
  • To ensure that customers who may not wish to watch a film when dogs are present are fully aware of which screening they are booking, all Dog-friendly Screenings will be clearly advertised as such.
  • All seats that are used by dogs in the screen will be covered with a blanket by the cinema, and the blankets will be laundered between screenings separate from other cinema materials.
  • The screen will be fully cleaned after a dog screening, with all seats thoroughly cleaned!
  • During the screenings, the cinema will provide bowls of water for the dogs, used only for this purpose. Beyond small treats or snacks purchased at the cinema, dogs cannot be fed in the screen.
  • In the incredibly unlikely event a dog fouls inside the premises, the procedure for ‘cleaning up bodily fluids’ is to be implemented; the owner can be encouraged to assist.

Book your Dog-friendly Chiswick Cinema Ticket on the Chiswick Cinema website (selecting the showing marked as dog-friendly).

Walkies at Wisley Gardens

Enjoy a day out at this world-class garden near Woking, Surrey and a rare chance to explore the beautiful outdoor areas of RHS Garden Wisley with your four-legged friend. Held on a variety of dates from April to August, Walkies at Wisley Gardens is a unique opportunity for you and your dog to enjoy this world-famous garden packed with horticultural highlights and inspiration.

Usually, dogs are not allowed at Wisley Gardens unless they are assistance dogs but on selected dates, Wisley Gardens is opening its doors to all well-behaved dogs too.

Walkies at Wisley Gardens

It’s recommended to allow about two hours to walk around Wisley Gardens to enjoy it properly so this is a lovely thing to do with your dog. You can also plan your visit ahead of time using the Wisley Gardens interactive map.

Non-member prices: Reduced entrance fee: Adults £9.90, children £5
RHS member prices: Free
Dogs: Free

Walkies at Wisley 2025 Dates

  • April: Sunday 19 and Friday 24 April 2026 – 6pm to 8pm
  • May: Friday 8 and Sunday 31 May 2026 – 6pm to 8.30pm
  • June: Friday 5‚ Friday 19 and Sunday 28 June 2026 – 6pm to 8.30pm
  • July: Friday 3‚ Friday 17‚ Sunday 26 and Friday 31 July 2026 – 6pm to 8.30pm
  • August: Sunday 9 and Friday 14 August 2026 – 6pm to 8.30pm; Wednesday 26 August 2026 – 6pm to 8pm

You can arrive at any point during your booked visit and can stay as long as you like within opening hours.

Book your Walkies at Wisley Tickets here.

Please keep in mind the following information when you visit for Walkies at Wisley Gardens:

  • Two dogs are permitted per person – for Walkies event only. Please note, dogs are not allowed in the garden at other times, except for assistance dogs
  • Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and should not be allowed to enter any waterbodies on site
  • Dogs are not allowed in the children’s play areas
  • Please pick up after your dogs and place in bins provided

Food & Drink Options during Walkies at Wisley

Indulge your dog with a lick-smacking Scoop’s doggie ice cream or puppaccino. There are plenty of options for owners too. Pick up a drink or hot tasty treat from one of our food and drink trucks in the garden.

How to Get To Wisley Gardens

  • By Car: RHS Garden Wisley lies between Cobham and Ripley in Surrey, off the main London to Portsmouth road (A3) south of Junction 10 of the M25. Follow the brown tourist flower signs on the A3 and M25 to the RHS Garden. Car parking is free. For SatNav users the address is: RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB
  • By Train: The closest stations are West Byfleet (4 miles), Woking (6 miles) and Guildford (8 miles). There are no taxis on standby at West Byfleet.

Walk With Pawla Dog Social Walk at Hampstead Heath

Walk With Pawla Dog Social Walk at Hampstead Heath: Pawla UK invites you and your four-legged friends for a relaxed and friendly group walk through the beautiful green expanse of Hampstead Heath. This community-led event focuses on building connections between dogs and their owners in a calm, scenic setting.

What This Event Is
This is a social dog walk designed to be inclusive and welcoming for everyone, whether you are attending alone or with friends. The group will meet outside Hampstead Heath Station before embarking on a guided route through the park.

What to Expect
The walk follows a scenic path passing Parliament Hill and concludes at Kenwood House, taking approximately 40 to 50 minutes at an easy pace. It is a great opportunity to chat with fellow dog lovers, and there will even be free healthy dog snacks handed out along the way.

Dog-Friendly Details
Friendly dogs of all breeds are very welcome to join this low-pressure social. While staff will be taking photos and videos for the Pawla community, the primary focus is on a mix of walking and socialising in a safe, outdoor environment.

Practical Information
Time: 10:00 – 11:00
Location: Hampstead Heath (meet outside the station)
Tickets Free, RSVP via the Pawla website.

Spaces are limited to keep the walk calm and enjoyable for both dogs and humans.

Charity Dog Photoshoot at Hare & Billet, Blackheath

£10 for 10 digital photos, all funds for Macmillan Cancer!

Charity Dog Photoshoot for Macmillan Cancer Support: A fun-filled afternoon at the Hare & Billet pub in Blackheath, where dog parents can bring their four-legged friends along for a professional photoshoot in support of a good cause.

For £10 per dog, you’ll receive 10 digital photographs to keep, with 100% of the donation going directly to Macmillan Cancer Support. All dogs are welcome, whether yours is a natural in front of the camera or simply loves meeting new people.

Booking is essential and can be arranged by scanning the QR code on the event poster.

When and where:
Saturday 29th August, 12pm–6pm. The Hare & Billet pub, 1a Hare and Billet Road, Blackheath, SE3 0QJ. £10 per dog.

National Dog Day at Control Room B Battersea Power Station

National Dog Day at Control Room B – Battersea Power Station: Celebrate National Dog Day in style this Bank Holiday Monday, 31st August 2026, as Battersea Power Station’s iconic Control Room B throws open its doors to dog lovers and their four-legged companions. From 11am onwards, this stunning all-day bar will transform into a dog-friendly destination where pups can enjoy treats and paw-rents can soak up the historic setting over cocktails, teas, or light bites.

From 11am-4pm, we’re welcoming pups and their humans for an afternoon of cocktails, treats and tail wags in one of London’s most unique drinking destinations.

Set within the beautifully restored Control Room B, guests can enjoy signature cocktails, wines, beers and alcohol-free serves while their furry friends are treated to an exclusive Control Room B dog collar, tasty treats and plenty of fuss. Hungry? Our all-day menu features bar snacks including Mac & Cheese Bites with tomato sauce and Sesame Prawn Toast with sriracha mayonnaise. Whether you’re dropping by for a drink or spending the afternoon with fellow dog lovers, it’s the pawfect way to celebrate National Dog Day with your best friend.

Tickets are £15 per person and include a drink on arrival, your dog’s exclusive Control Room B collar, treats for your four-legged companion, and a donation to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Pomeranian meet up!

PomeMania was created to provide Pomeranian owners a meet up place to bring their poms to play and socialize.

Credit to Heidi Mary Aldridge

The meetup is scheduled on the first Sunday of every month normally starting between 11:00 and 11:30 for the morning meetup, and 13:00 and 13:30 for the afternoon meetup.

Hyde Park, near the Serpentine Gallery Pavillion, Greater London, W2 2UH .
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Pomeranian meet up for Poms and their people.

Book Ticket

🌟Please kindly follow the group rules to make a more fun and inclusive space🌟

🐶 Please keep this a kind and friendly environment.
🐶 If your dog is prone to reactivity issues, please keep your dog on a lead and a safe distance from other Pomeranians.
🐶 Please do not take your bitch in heat. There are intact males at these events, and it would not be a safe environment for your female dog.
🐶 While we appreciate that this is a social event for owners as well as dogs, please ensure you keep a close eye on your dog, as you are responsible for your dog’s actions and safety at all times.
🐶 This is not a sales event, and it is not an appropriate environment to try to sell puppies.
🐶 Please be aware that when giving treats to unknown dogs, some dogs may have allergies or intolerances. It is always best to check with the owner first.

London Pomeranians/ PomeMania/City Dogs accept no responsibility for any humans or dogs during this Meet Up.

Pomeranian Meet up (Afternoon)

PomeMania was created to provide Pomeranian owners a meet up place to bring their poms to play and socialize.

Credit to Heidi Mary Aldridge

The meetup is scheduled on the first Sunday of every month normally starting between 11:00 and 11:30 for the morning meetup, and 13:00 and 13:30 for the afternoon meetup.

Hyde Park, near the Serpentine Gallery Pavillion, Greater London, W2 2UH .
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Pomeranian meet up for Poms and their people.

Book Ticket

🌟Please kindly follow the group rules to make a more fun and inclusive space🌟

🐶 Please keep this a kind and friendly environment.
🐶 If your dog is prone to reactivity issues, please keep your dog on a lead and a safe distance from other Pomeranians.
🐶 Please do not take your bitch in heat. There are intact males at these events, and it would not be a safe environment for your female dog.
🐶 While we appreciate that this is a social event for owners as well as dogs, please ensure you keep a close eye on your dog, as you are responsible for your dog’s actions and safety at all times.
🐶 This is not a sales event, and it is not an appropriate environment to try to sell puppies.
🐶 Please be aware that when giving treats to unknown dogs, some dogs may have allergies or intolerances. It is always best to check with the owner first.

London Pomeranians/ PomeMania/City Dogs accept no responsibility for any humans or dogs during this Meet Up.

Saltdean Lido Dog Swim

The Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2026 is here! Back for the ninth year, this fabulous dog event never fails to disappoint! The Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2025 will take place over FOUR weekends in September & October, where dogs can swim to their hearts’ content in the now legendary end-of-season dog swim just outside of Brighton.

 Read on to find out all the important info for this year’s dog swim and how to get your paws on tickets

If you want to know more about this brilliant event and what’s in store at the Saltdean Lido Dog Swim, plus useful tips on how to get there and what to do after the swim, then read/see our features on the Saltdean Lido dog swims:

Of course, humans can also go along, either as spectators if you don’t plan to actually swim with your dog but to stand on the side, or you can get human swimming tickets if you plan to join your dog in the water.

Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2026 Sessions & Tickets

The 90-minute sessions are all open sessions (i.e. anyone and any dog can attend). Please note that the breed/type meet-ups listed are NOT exclusive (merely suggestions if your dog wants to meet, or avoid, certain types). The only sessions strictly regulated are the ones for Small Dogs and Large Dogs.

There are sessions at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm every weekend day, with a quiet session at 5pm (limited to 50 dogs, ideal for nervous and/or elderly dogs). New for 2026: tickets are refundable up to 48 hours before your session, and a waitlist is available if your preferred session sells out:

Saturday 12th September 2026

  • 11am – Gold Rush (Kent & Sussex Golden Retrievers)
  • 3pm – Spaniels

Sunday 13th September 2026

  • 11am – Labradors
  • 1pm – Oos & Oodles (Cockerpoos, Labradoodles etc)
  • 3pm – Sighthounds

Saturday 19th September 2026

  • 1pm – Small Dogs (under 19kg) ONLY, including Dachshunds
  • 3pm – Large Dogs (over 30kg) ONLY, including Newfoundlands

Sunday 20th September 2026

  • 11am – Pointers
  • 1pm – Labradors
  • 3pm – Retrievers (inc Flat-Coats & Tollers)

Saturday 26th September 2026

  • 11am – Spaniels
  • 1pm – Australian Shepherds and Collies
  • 3pm – Labradors

Sunday 27th September 2026

  • 11am – Hounds
  • 1pm – Poodles
  • 3pm – Golden Retrievers
  •  

Saturday 3rd October 2026

  • 11am – Small Dogs (under 10kg)
  • 1pm – Hearing Dogs for Deaf People & Service Dogs
  • 3pm – Large Dogs (over 30kg)

Sunday 4th October 2026

  • 11am – Spaniels
  • 3pm – Labradors and Retrievers

Saltdean Lido will be the spot to enjoy a fun-filled day with your four-legged friends on the last three weekends of September and the first weekend of October. Whether you want to swim in the main pool or just dip toes or paws into the smaller paddling pool, there are plenty of options for dogs of all sizes and swimming abilities! And don’t forget—tickets sell out quickly, so make sure and tell your humans how much you love swimming so they can book your spot!

Note: you will only be able to book a dog swim ticket after selecting a human ticket (human swim or spectator)

BOOK YOUR DOG SWIM TICKETS HERE

 
 
Dog Swim Rules:
  • For the dog swim ticket, your dog has access to both the main pool and for those less adventurous, the paddling pool (with slide and water spouts)
  • You must book a Human ticket (either swimmer or spectator) before the system will allow you to book a Dog ticket
  • If you want to swim with your dog you’ll need a human swim ticket, or if you prefer to stand at the poolside and throw a toy, a spectator ticket is fine
  • For H&S reasons, under-16s aren’t allowed in the pool. This applies to Humans only!
  • Under-16 Humans are welcome with a spectator ticket and can play with you from the poolside
  • There is an absolute Zero Tolerance policy towards aggression, so if either you or your Human growl or snarl, you’ll both be asked to leave
  • It goes without saying that humans need to pick up after their pups
  • You can bring balls or toys as there’s lots of grass to run around on, and there will be a security gate in place to keep everything secure
Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2025 Ticket Prices:

Once again this year, tickets are very reasonable – £12.20 for human or dog swim tickets, and £5.30 for spectator tickets, with all funds raised from the Saltdean Lido Dog Swim going to support the upkeep of this beautiful Grade II listed art deco lido. Your tickets also include free parking in the Lido car park – just give the name on your tickets to Security.

GET YOUR SALTDEAN LIDO 2025 TICKETS HERE

Saltdean Lido Dog Swim

The Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2026 is here! Back for the ninth year, this fabulous dog event never fails to disappoint! The Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2025 will take place over FOUR weekends in September & October, where dogs can swim to their hearts’ content in the now legendary end-of-season dog swim just outside of Brighton.

 Read on to find out all the important info for this year’s dog swim and how to get your paws on tickets

If you want to know more about this brilliant event and what’s in store at the Saltdean Lido Dog Swim, plus useful tips on how to get there and what to do after the swim, then read/see our features on the Saltdean Lido dog swims:

Of course, humans can also go along, either as spectators if you don’t plan to actually swim with your dog but to stand on the side, or you can get human swimming tickets if you plan to join your dog in the water.

Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2026 Sessions & Tickets

The 90-minute sessions are all open sessions (i.e. anyone and any dog can attend). Please note that the breed/type meet-ups listed are NOT exclusive (merely suggestions if your dog wants to meet, or avoid, certain types). The only sessions strictly regulated are the ones for Small Dogs and Large Dogs.

There are sessions at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm every weekend day, with a quiet session at 5pm (limited to 50 dogs, ideal for nervous and/or elderly dogs). New for 2026: tickets are refundable up to 48 hours before your session, and a waitlist is available if your preferred session sells out:

Saturday 12th September 2026

  • 11am – Gold Rush (Kent & Sussex Golden Retrievers)
  • 3pm – Spaniels

Sunday 13th September 2026

  • 11am – Labradors
  • 1pm – Oos & Oodles (Cockerpoos, Labradoodles etc)
  • 3pm – Sighthounds

Saturday 19th September 2026

  • 1pm – Small Dogs (under 19kg) ONLY, including Dachshunds
  • 3pm – Large Dogs (over 30kg) ONLY, including Newfoundlands

Sunday 20th September 2026

  • 11am – Pointers
  • 1pm – Labradors
  • 3pm – Retrievers (inc Flat-Coats & Tollers)

Saturday 26th September 2026

  • 11am – Spaniels
  • 1pm – Australian Shepherds and Collies
  • 3pm – Labradors

Sunday 27th September 2026

  • 11am – Hounds
  • 1pm – Poodles
  • 3pm – Golden Retrievers
  •  

Saturday 3rd October 2026

  • 11am – Small Dogs (under 10kg)
  • 1pm – Hearing Dogs for Deaf People & Service Dogs
  • 3pm – Large Dogs (over 30kg)

Sunday 4th October 2026

  • 11am – Spaniels
  • 3pm – Labradors and Retrievers

Saltdean Lido will be the spot to enjoy a fun-filled day with your four-legged friends on the last three weekends of September and the first weekend of October. Whether you want to swim in the main pool or just dip toes or paws into the smaller paddling pool, there are plenty of options for dogs of all sizes and swimming abilities! And don’t forget—tickets sell out quickly, so make sure and tell your humans how much you love swimming so they can book your spot!

Note: you will only be able to book a dog swim ticket after selecting a human ticket (human swim or spectator)

BOOK YOUR DOG SWIM TICKETS HERE

 
 
Dog Swim Rules:
  • For the dog swim ticket, your dog has access to both the main pool and for those less adventurous, the paddling pool (with slide and water spouts)
  • You must book a Human ticket (either swimmer or spectator) before the system will allow you to book a Dog ticket
  • If you want to swim with your dog you’ll need a human swim ticket, or if you prefer to stand at the poolside and throw a toy, a spectator ticket is fine
  • For H&S reasons, under-16s aren’t allowed in the pool. This applies to Humans only!
  • Under-16 Humans are welcome with a spectator ticket and can play with you from the poolside
  • There is an absolute Zero Tolerance policy towards aggression, so if either you or your Human growl or snarl, you’ll both be asked to leave
  • It goes without saying that humans need to pick up after their pups
  • You can bring balls or toys as there’s lots of grass to run around on, and there will be a security gate in place to keep everything secure
Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2025 Ticket Prices:

Once again this year, tickets are very reasonable – £12.20 for human or dog swim tickets, and £5.30 for spectator tickets, with all funds raised from the Saltdean Lido Dog Swim going to support the upkeep of this beautiful Grade II listed art deco lido. Your tickets also include free parking in the Lido car park – just give the name on your tickets to Security.

GET YOUR SALTDEAN LIDO 2025 TICKETS HERE

Museum of Illusions London Dog Days

Museum of Illusions London Dog Days lets dogs explore over 70 mind-bending exhibits alongside their owners, one of the few dog-friendly museum experiences in the city.

Most London museums don’t allow dogs through the door, but the Museum of Illusions on Tottenham Court Road makes an exception for its Dog Days. Dogs are welcome to join their humans through the full exhibition, from mirror rooms and gravity-defying illusions to oversized props built for photos. Illusion experts are on hand throughout to explain how the exhibits work, and staff will take photos for anyone visiting solo with their dog so nobody misses out on a picture together.

Ten per cent of every Dog Days ticket goes to Dogs Trust, supporting rescue dogs.

 Museum of Illusions London Dog Days Key Info

When: Dog Days run on 13 September & 27 September and 11 October & 25 October, with sessions from 10:00am–12:00pm and 5:30pm–6:30pm.

Where: Museum of Illusions, 15–17 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 1BJ, a 2-minute walk from Tottenham Court Road tube.

Tickets: Tickets from £21 (dogs go free). Walk-ins welcome, booking recommended via the Museum of Illusions website.

Use code THEDOGVINE10 for 10% off tickets.

Saltdean Lido Dog Swim

The Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2026 is here! Back for the ninth year, this fabulous dog event never fails to disappoint! The Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2025 will take place over FOUR weekends in September & October, where dogs can swim to their hearts’ content in the now legendary end-of-season dog swim just outside of Brighton.

 Read on to find out all the important info for this year’s dog swim and how to get your paws on tickets

If you want to know more about this brilliant event and what’s in store at the Saltdean Lido Dog Swim, plus useful tips on how to get there and what to do after the swim, then read/see our features on the Saltdean Lido dog swims:

Of course, humans can also go along, either as spectators if you don’t plan to actually swim with your dog but to stand on the side, or you can get human swimming tickets if you plan to join your dog in the water.

Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2026 Sessions & Tickets

The 90-minute sessions are all open sessions (i.e. anyone and any dog can attend). Please note that the breed/type meet-ups listed are NOT exclusive (merely suggestions if your dog wants to meet, or avoid, certain types). The only sessions strictly regulated are the ones for Small Dogs and Large Dogs.

There are sessions at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm every weekend day, with a quiet session at 5pm (limited to 50 dogs, ideal for nervous and/or elderly dogs). New for 2026: tickets are refundable up to 48 hours before your session, and a waitlist is available if your preferred session sells out:

Saturday 12th September 2026

  • 11am – Gold Rush (Kent & Sussex Golden Retrievers)
  • 3pm – Spaniels

Sunday 13th September 2026

  • 11am – Labradors
  • 1pm – Oos & Oodles (Cockerpoos, Labradoodles etc)
  • 3pm – Sighthounds

Saturday 19th September 2026

  • 1pm – Small Dogs (under 19kg) ONLY, including Dachshunds
  • 3pm – Large Dogs (over 30kg) ONLY, including Newfoundlands

Sunday 20th September 2026

  • 11am – Pointers
  • 1pm – Labradors
  • 3pm – Retrievers (inc Flat-Coats & Tollers)

Saturday 26th September 2026

  • 11am – Spaniels
  • 1pm – Australian Shepherds and Collies
  • 3pm – Labradors

Sunday 27th September 2026

  • 11am – Hounds
  • 1pm – Poodles
  • 3pm – Golden Retrievers
  •  

Saturday 3rd October 2026

  • 11am – Small Dogs (under 10kg)
  • 1pm – Hearing Dogs for Deaf People & Service Dogs
  • 3pm – Large Dogs (over 30kg)

Sunday 4th October 2026

  • 11am – Spaniels
  • 3pm – Labradors and Retrievers

Saltdean Lido will be the spot to enjoy a fun-filled day with your four-legged friends on the last three weekends of September and the first weekend of October. Whether you want to swim in the main pool or just dip toes or paws into the smaller paddling pool, there are plenty of options for dogs of all sizes and swimming abilities! And don’t forget—tickets sell out quickly, so make sure and tell your humans how much you love swimming so they can book your spot!

Note: you will only be able to book a dog swim ticket after selecting a human ticket (human swim or spectator)

BOOK YOUR DOG SWIM TICKETS HERE

 
 
Dog Swim Rules:
  • For the dog swim ticket, your dog has access to both the main pool and for those less adventurous, the paddling pool (with slide and water spouts)
  • You must book a Human ticket (either swimmer or spectator) before the system will allow you to book a Dog ticket
  • If you want to swim with your dog you’ll need a human swim ticket, or if you prefer to stand at the poolside and throw a toy, a spectator ticket is fine
  • For H&S reasons, under-16s aren’t allowed in the pool. This applies to Humans only!
  • Under-16 Humans are welcome with a spectator ticket and can play with you from the poolside
  • There is an absolute Zero Tolerance policy towards aggression, so if either you or your Human growl or snarl, you’ll both be asked to leave
  • It goes without saying that humans need to pick up after their pups
  • You can bring balls or toys as there’s lots of grass to run around on, and there will be a security gate in place to keep everything secure
Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2025 Ticket Prices:

Once again this year, tickets are very reasonable – £12.20 for human or dog swim tickets, and £5.30 for spectator tickets, with all funds raised from the Saltdean Lido Dog Swim going to support the upkeep of this beautiful Grade II listed art deco lido. Your tickets also include free parking in the Lido car park – just give the name on your tickets to Security.

GET YOUR SALTDEAN LIDO 2025 TICKETS HERE

Saltdean Lido Dog Swim

The Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2026 is here! Back for the ninth year, this fabulous dog event never fails to disappoint! The Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2025 will take place over FOUR weekends in September & October, where dogs can swim to their hearts’ content in the now legendary end-of-season dog swim just outside of Brighton.

 Read on to find out all the important info for this year’s dog swim and how to get your paws on tickets

If you want to know more about this brilliant event and what’s in store at the Saltdean Lido Dog Swim, plus useful tips on how to get there and what to do after the swim, then read/see our features on the Saltdean Lido dog swims:

Of course, humans can also go along, either as spectators if you don’t plan to actually swim with your dog but to stand on the side, or you can get human swimming tickets if you plan to join your dog in the water.

Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2026 Sessions & Tickets

The 90-minute sessions are all open sessions (i.e. anyone and any dog can attend). Please note that the breed/type meet-ups listed are NOT exclusive (merely suggestions if your dog wants to meet, or avoid, certain types). The only sessions strictly regulated are the ones for Small Dogs and Large Dogs.

There are sessions at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm every weekend day, with a quiet session at 5pm (limited to 50 dogs, ideal for nervous and/or elderly dogs). New for 2026: tickets are refundable up to 48 hours before your session, and a waitlist is available if your preferred session sells out:

Saturday 12th September 2026

  • 11am – Gold Rush (Kent & Sussex Golden Retrievers)
  • 3pm – Spaniels

Sunday 13th September 2026

  • 11am – Labradors
  • 1pm – Oos & Oodles (Cockerpoos, Labradoodles etc)
  • 3pm – Sighthounds

Saturday 19th September 2026

  • 1pm – Small Dogs (under 19kg) ONLY, including Dachshunds
  • 3pm – Large Dogs (over 30kg) ONLY, including Newfoundlands

Sunday 20th September 2026

  • 11am – Pointers
  • 1pm – Labradors
  • 3pm – Retrievers (inc Flat-Coats & Tollers)

Saturday 26th September 2026

  • 11am – Spaniels
  • 1pm – Australian Shepherds and Collies
  • 3pm – Labradors

Sunday 27th September 2026

  • 11am – Hounds
  • 1pm – Poodles
  • 3pm – Golden Retrievers
  •  

Saturday 3rd October 2026

  • 11am – Small Dogs (under 10kg)
  • 1pm – Hearing Dogs for Deaf People & Service Dogs
  • 3pm – Large Dogs (over 30kg)

Sunday 4th October 2026

  • 11am – Spaniels
  • 3pm – Labradors and Retrievers

Saltdean Lido will be the spot to enjoy a fun-filled day with your four-legged friends on the last three weekends of September and the first weekend of October. Whether you want to swim in the main pool or just dip toes or paws into the smaller paddling pool, there are plenty of options for dogs of all sizes and swimming abilities! And don’t forget—tickets sell out quickly, so make sure and tell your humans how much you love swimming so they can book your spot!

Note: you will only be able to book a dog swim ticket after selecting a human ticket (human swim or spectator)

BOOK YOUR DOG SWIM TICKETS HERE

 
 
Dog Swim Rules:
  • For the dog swim ticket, your dog has access to both the main pool and for those less adventurous, the paddling pool (with slide and water spouts)
  • You must book a Human ticket (either swimmer or spectator) before the system will allow you to book a Dog ticket
  • If you want to swim with your dog you’ll need a human swim ticket, or if you prefer to stand at the poolside and throw a toy, a spectator ticket is fine
  • For H&S reasons, under-16s aren’t allowed in the pool. This applies to Humans only!
  • Under-16 Humans are welcome with a spectator ticket and can play with you from the poolside
  • There is an absolute Zero Tolerance policy towards aggression, so if either you or your Human growl or snarl, you’ll both be asked to leave
  • It goes without saying that humans need to pick up after their pups
  • You can bring balls or toys as there’s lots of grass to run around on, and there will be a security gate in place to keep everything secure
Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2025 Ticket Prices:

Once again this year, tickets are very reasonable – £12.20 for human or dog swim tickets, and £5.30 for spectator tickets, with all funds raised from the Saltdean Lido Dog Swim going to support the upkeep of this beautiful Grade II listed art deco lido. Your tickets also include free parking in the Lido car park – just give the name on your tickets to Security.

GET YOUR SALTDEAN LIDO 2025 TICKETS HERE

Saltdean Lido Dog Swim

The Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2026 is here! Back for the ninth year, this fabulous dog event never fails to disappoint! The Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2025 will take place over FOUR weekends in September & October, where dogs can swim to their hearts’ content in the now legendary end-of-season dog swim just outside of Brighton.

 Read on to find out all the important info for this year’s dog swim and how to get your paws on tickets

If you want to know more about this brilliant event and what’s in store at the Saltdean Lido Dog Swim, plus useful tips on how to get there and what to do after the swim, then read/see our features on the Saltdean Lido dog swims:

Of course, humans can also go along, either as spectators if you don’t plan to actually swim with your dog but to stand on the side, or you can get human swimming tickets if you plan to join your dog in the water.

Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2026 Sessions & Tickets

The 90-minute sessions are all open sessions (i.e. anyone and any dog can attend). Please note that the breed/type meet-ups listed are NOT exclusive (merely suggestions if your dog wants to meet, or avoid, certain types). The only sessions strictly regulated are the ones for Small Dogs and Large Dogs.

There are sessions at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm every weekend day, with a quiet session at 5pm (limited to 50 dogs, ideal for nervous and/or elderly dogs). New for 2026: tickets are refundable up to 48 hours before your session, and a waitlist is available if your preferred session sells out:

Saturday 12th September 2026

  • 11am – Gold Rush (Kent & Sussex Golden Retrievers)
  • 3pm – Spaniels

Sunday 13th September 2026

  • 11am – Labradors
  • 1pm – Oos & Oodles (Cockerpoos, Labradoodles etc)
  • 3pm – Sighthounds

Saturday 19th September 2026

  • 1pm – Small Dogs (under 19kg) ONLY, including Dachshunds
  • 3pm – Large Dogs (over 30kg) ONLY, including Newfoundlands

Sunday 20th September 2026

  • 11am – Pointers
  • 1pm – Labradors
  • 3pm – Retrievers (inc Flat-Coats & Tollers)

Saturday 26th September 2026

  • 11am – Spaniels
  • 1pm – Australian Shepherds and Collies
  • 3pm – Labradors

Sunday 27th September 2026

  • 11am – Hounds
  • 1pm – Poodles
  • 3pm – Golden Retrievers
  •  

Saturday 3rd October 2026

  • 11am – Small Dogs (under 10kg)
  • 1pm – Hearing Dogs for Deaf People & Service Dogs
  • 3pm – Large Dogs (over 30kg)

Sunday 4th October 2026

  • 11am – Spaniels
  • 3pm – Labradors and Retrievers

Saltdean Lido will be the spot to enjoy a fun-filled day with your four-legged friends on the last three weekends of September and the first weekend of October. Whether you want to swim in the main pool or just dip toes or paws into the smaller paddling pool, there are plenty of options for dogs of all sizes and swimming abilities! And don’t forget—tickets sell out quickly, so make sure and tell your humans how much you love swimming so they can book your spot!

Note: you will only be able to book a dog swim ticket after selecting a human ticket (human swim or spectator)

BOOK YOUR DOG SWIM TICKETS HERE

 
 
Dog Swim Rules:
  • For the dog swim ticket, your dog has access to both the main pool and for those less adventurous, the paddling pool (with slide and water spouts)
  • You must book a Human ticket (either swimmer or spectator) before the system will allow you to book a Dog ticket
  • If you want to swim with your dog you’ll need a human swim ticket, or if you prefer to stand at the poolside and throw a toy, a spectator ticket is fine
  • For H&S reasons, under-16s aren’t allowed in the pool. This applies to Humans only!
  • Under-16 Humans are welcome with a spectator ticket and can play with you from the poolside
  • There is an absolute Zero Tolerance policy towards aggression, so if either you or your Human growl or snarl, you’ll both be asked to leave
  • It goes without saying that humans need to pick up after their pups
  • You can bring balls or toys as there’s lots of grass to run around on, and there will be a security gate in place to keep everything secure
Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2025 Ticket Prices:

Once again this year, tickets are very reasonable – £12.20 for human or dog swim tickets, and £5.30 for spectator tickets, with all funds raised from the Saltdean Lido Dog Swim going to support the upkeep of this beautiful Grade II listed art deco lido. Your tickets also include free parking in the Lido car park – just give the name on your tickets to Security.

GET YOUR SALTDEAN LIDO 2025 TICKETS HERE

Saltdean Lido Dog Swim

The Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2026 is here! Back for the ninth year, this fabulous dog event never fails to disappoint! The Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2025 will take place over FOUR weekends in September & October, where dogs can swim to their hearts’ content in the now legendary end-of-season dog swim just outside of Brighton.

 Read on to find out all the important info for this year’s dog swim and how to get your paws on tickets

If you want to know more about this brilliant event and what’s in store at the Saltdean Lido Dog Swim, plus useful tips on how to get there and what to do after the swim, then read/see our features on the Saltdean Lido dog swims:

Of course, humans can also go along, either as spectators if you don’t plan to actually swim with your dog but to stand on the side, or you can get human swimming tickets if you plan to join your dog in the water.

Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2026 Sessions & Tickets

The 90-minute sessions are all open sessions (i.e. anyone and any dog can attend). Please note that the breed/type meet-ups listed are NOT exclusive (merely suggestions if your dog wants to meet, or avoid, certain types). The only sessions strictly regulated are the ones for Small Dogs and Large Dogs.

There are sessions at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm every weekend day, with a quiet session at 5pm (limited to 50 dogs, ideal for nervous and/or elderly dogs). New for 2026: tickets are refundable up to 48 hours before your session, and a waitlist is available if your preferred session sells out:

Saturday 12th September 2026

  • 11am – Gold Rush (Kent & Sussex Golden Retrievers)
  • 3pm – Spaniels

Sunday 13th September 2026

  • 11am – Labradors
  • 1pm – Oos & Oodles (Cockerpoos, Labradoodles etc)
  • 3pm – Sighthounds

Saturday 19th September 2026

  • 1pm – Small Dogs (under 19kg) ONLY, including Dachshunds
  • 3pm – Large Dogs (over 30kg) ONLY, including Newfoundlands

Sunday 20th September 2026

  • 11am – Pointers
  • 1pm – Labradors
  • 3pm – Retrievers (inc Flat-Coats & Tollers)

Saturday 26th September 2026

  • 11am – Spaniels
  • 1pm – Australian Shepherds and Collies
  • 3pm – Labradors

Sunday 27th September 2026

  • 11am – Hounds
  • 1pm – Poodles
  • 3pm – Golden Retrievers
  •  

Saturday 3rd October 2026

  • 11am – Small Dogs (under 10kg)
  • 1pm – Hearing Dogs for Deaf People & Service Dogs
  • 3pm – Large Dogs (over 30kg)

Sunday 4th October 2026

  • 11am – Spaniels
  • 3pm – Labradors and Retrievers

Saltdean Lido will be the spot to enjoy a fun-filled day with your four-legged friends on the last three weekends of September and the first weekend of October. Whether you want to swim in the main pool or just dip toes or paws into the smaller paddling pool, there are plenty of options for dogs of all sizes and swimming abilities! And don’t forget—tickets sell out quickly, so make sure and tell your humans how much you love swimming so they can book your spot!

Note: you will only be able to book a dog swim ticket after selecting a human ticket (human swim or spectator)

BOOK YOUR DOG SWIM TICKETS HERE

 
 
Dog Swim Rules:
  • For the dog swim ticket, your dog has access to both the main pool and for those less adventurous, the paddling pool (with slide and water spouts)
  • You must book a Human ticket (either swimmer or spectator) before the system will allow you to book a Dog ticket
  • If you want to swim with your dog you’ll need a human swim ticket, or if you prefer to stand at the poolside and throw a toy, a spectator ticket is fine
  • For H&S reasons, under-16s aren’t allowed in the pool. This applies to Humans only!
  • Under-16 Humans are welcome with a spectator ticket and can play with you from the poolside
  • There is an absolute Zero Tolerance policy towards aggression, so if either you or your Human growl or snarl, you’ll both be asked to leave
  • It goes without saying that humans need to pick up after their pups
  • You can bring balls or toys as there’s lots of grass to run around on, and there will be a security gate in place to keep everything secure
Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2025 Ticket Prices:

Once again this year, tickets are very reasonable – £12.20 for human or dog swim tickets, and £5.30 for spectator tickets, with all funds raised from the Saltdean Lido Dog Swim going to support the upkeep of this beautiful Grade II listed art deco lido. Your tickets also include free parking in the Lido car park – just give the name on your tickets to Security.

GET YOUR SALTDEAN LIDO 2025 TICKETS HERE

Museum of Illusions London Dog Days

Museum of Illusions London Dog Days lets dogs explore over 70 mind-bending exhibits alongside their owners, one of the few dog-friendly museum experiences in the city.

Most London museums don’t allow dogs through the door, but the Museum of Illusions on Tottenham Court Road makes an exception for its Dog Days. Dogs are welcome to join their humans through the full exhibition, from mirror rooms and gravity-defying illusions to oversized props built for photos. Illusion experts are on hand throughout to explain how the exhibits work, and staff will take photos for anyone visiting solo with their dog so nobody misses out on a picture together.

Ten per cent of every Dog Days ticket goes to Dogs Trust, supporting rescue dogs.

 Museum of Illusions London Dog Days Key Info

When: Dog Days run on 13 September & 27 September and 11 October & 25 October, with sessions from 10:00am–12:00pm and 5:30pm–6:30pm.

Where: Museum of Illusions, 15–17 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 1BJ, a 2-minute walk from Tottenham Court Road tube.

Tickets: Tickets from £21 (dogs go free). Walk-ins welcome, booking recommended via the Museum of Illusions website.

Use code THEDOGVINE10 for 10% off tickets.

Fur The Love of Dog Show in Bermondsey

Hiver Beers is hosting a fun-filled dog show at their Bermondsey taproom, located just a short walk from London Bridge. This lively Sunday event promises an afternoon of entertainment for both dogs and their owners in the heart of SE1.

What This Event Is
This is an interactive dog show party hosted by Ditzy Ritzy, moving beyond a traditional show to include games and social activities. It is a community gathering designed to celebrate London’s dog lovers with a variety of lighthearted competitions and music.

What to Expect
You can look forward to Doggie Bingo with themed calls and creative challenges like ‘Make a Pawtrait’ and ‘Go Fetch.’ The highlight is the Ruffs Competition, a Crufts-style agility course where pups can win rosettes for categories like Fastest Doggo and Best in Show. The day concludes with a ‘Vanity Fur’ fancy dress dog walk and a Doggie Disco.

Dog-Friendly Details
Dogs are the primary guests, with dedicated activities including an agility course with jumps and tunnels. The venue provides a welcoming atmosphere for pups to participate in games, win prizes, and enjoy a disco specifically for pooches.

Practical Information
Date: 29 March 2026
Time: 12:00 – 16:00
Location: Hiver Taproom, 56 Stanworth Street, SE1 3NY
Tickets: Free – booking link here.

Museum of Illusions London Dog Days

Museum of Illusions London Dog Days lets dogs explore over 70 mind-bending exhibits alongside their owners, one of the few dog-friendly museum experiences in the city.

Most London museums don’t allow dogs through the door, but the Museum of Illusions on Tottenham Court Road makes an exception for its Dog Days. Dogs are welcome to join their humans through the full exhibition, from mirror rooms and gravity-defying illusions to oversized props built for photos. Illusion experts are on hand throughout to explain how the exhibits work, and staff will take photos for anyone visiting solo with their dog so nobody misses out on a picture together.

Ten per cent of every Dog Days ticket goes to Dogs Trust, supporting rescue dogs.

 Museum of Illusions London Dog Days Key Info

When: Dog Days run on 13 September & 27 September and 11 October & 25 October, with sessions from 10:00am–12:00pm and 5:30pm–6:30pm.

Where: Museum of Illusions, 15–17 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 1BJ, a 2-minute walk from Tottenham Court Road tube.

Tickets: Tickets from £21 (dogs go free). Walk-ins welcome, booking recommended via the Museum of Illusions website.

Use code THEDOGVINE10 for 10% off tickets.

Saltdean Lido Dog Swim

The Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2026 is here! Back for the ninth year, this fabulous dog event never fails to disappoint! The Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2025 will take place over FOUR weekends in September & October, where dogs can swim to their hearts’ content in the now legendary end-of-season dog swim just outside of Brighton.

 Read on to find out all the important info for this year’s dog swim and how to get your paws on tickets

If you want to know more about this brilliant event and what’s in store at the Saltdean Lido Dog Swim, plus useful tips on how to get there and what to do after the swim, then read/see our features on the Saltdean Lido dog swims:

Of course, humans can also go along, either as spectators if you don’t plan to actually swim with your dog but to stand on the side, or you can get human swimming tickets if you plan to join your dog in the water.

Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2026 Sessions & Tickets

The 90-minute sessions are all open sessions (i.e. anyone and any dog can attend). Please note that the breed/type meet-ups listed are NOT exclusive (merely suggestions if your dog wants to meet, or avoid, certain types). The only sessions strictly regulated are the ones for Small Dogs and Large Dogs.

There are sessions at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm every weekend day, with a quiet session at 5pm (limited to 50 dogs, ideal for nervous and/or elderly dogs). New for 2026: tickets are refundable up to 48 hours before your session, and a waitlist is available if your preferred session sells out:

Saturday 12th September 2026

  • 11am – Gold Rush (Kent & Sussex Golden Retrievers)
  • 3pm – Spaniels

Sunday 13th September 2026

  • 11am – Labradors
  • 1pm – Oos & Oodles (Cockerpoos, Labradoodles etc)
  • 3pm – Sighthounds

Saturday 19th September 2026

  • 1pm – Small Dogs (under 19kg) ONLY, including Dachshunds
  • 3pm – Large Dogs (over 30kg) ONLY, including Newfoundlands

Sunday 20th September 2026

  • 11am – Pointers
  • 1pm – Labradors
  • 3pm – Retrievers (inc Flat-Coats & Tollers)

Saturday 26th September 2026

  • 11am – Spaniels
  • 1pm – Australian Shepherds and Collies
  • 3pm – Labradors

Sunday 27th September 2026

  • 11am – Hounds
  • 1pm – Poodles
  • 3pm – Golden Retrievers
  •  

Saturday 3rd October 2026

  • 11am – Small Dogs (under 10kg)
  • 1pm – Hearing Dogs for Deaf People & Service Dogs
  • 3pm – Large Dogs (over 30kg)

Sunday 4th October 2026

  • 11am – Spaniels
  • 3pm – Labradors and Retrievers

Saltdean Lido will be the spot to enjoy a fun-filled day with your four-legged friends on the last three weekends of September and the first weekend of October. Whether you want to swim in the main pool or just dip toes or paws into the smaller paddling pool, there are plenty of options for dogs of all sizes and swimming abilities! And don’t forget—tickets sell out quickly, so make sure and tell your humans how much you love swimming so they can book your spot!

Note: you will only be able to book a dog swim ticket after selecting a human ticket (human swim or spectator)

BOOK YOUR DOG SWIM TICKETS HERE

 
 
Dog Swim Rules:
  • For the dog swim ticket, your dog has access to both the main pool and for those less adventurous, the paddling pool (with slide and water spouts)
  • You must book a Human ticket (either swimmer or spectator) before the system will allow you to book a Dog ticket
  • If you want to swim with your dog you’ll need a human swim ticket, or if you prefer to stand at the poolside and throw a toy, a spectator ticket is fine
  • For H&S reasons, under-16s aren’t allowed in the pool. This applies to Humans only!
  • Under-16 Humans are welcome with a spectator ticket and can play with you from the poolside
  • There is an absolute Zero Tolerance policy towards aggression, so if either you or your Human growl or snarl, you’ll both be asked to leave
  • It goes without saying that humans need to pick up after their pups
  • You can bring balls or toys as there’s lots of grass to run around on, and there will be a security gate in place to keep everything secure
Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2025 Ticket Prices:

Once again this year, tickets are very reasonable – £12.20 for human or dog swim tickets, and £5.30 for spectator tickets, with all funds raised from the Saltdean Lido Dog Swim going to support the upkeep of this beautiful Grade II listed art deco lido. Your tickets also include free parking in the Lido car park – just give the name on your tickets to Security.

GET YOUR SALTDEAN LIDO 2025 TICKETS HERE

Pomeranian meet up!

PomeMania was created to provide Pomeranian owners a meet up place to bring their poms to play and socialize.

Credit to Heidi Mary Aldridge

The meetup is scheduled on the first Sunday of every month normally starting between 11:00 and 11:30 for the morning meetup, and 13:00 and 13:30 for the afternoon meetup.

Hyde Park, near the Serpentine Gallery Pavillion, Greater London, W2 2UH .
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Pomeranian meet up for Poms and their people.

Book Ticket

🌟Please kindly follow the group rules to make a more fun and inclusive space🌟

🐶 Please keep this a kind and friendly environment.
🐶 If your dog is prone to reactivity issues, please keep your dog on a lead and a safe distance from other Pomeranians.
🐶 Please do not take your bitch in heat. There are intact males at these events, and it would not be a safe environment for your female dog.
🐶 While we appreciate that this is a social event for owners as well as dogs, please ensure you keep a close eye on your dog, as you are responsible for your dog’s actions and safety at all times.
🐶 This is not a sales event, and it is not an appropriate environment to try to sell puppies.
🐶 Please be aware that when giving treats to unknown dogs, some dogs may have allergies or intolerances. It is always best to check with the owner first.

London Pomeranians/ PomeMania/City Dogs accept no responsibility for any humans or dogs during this Meet Up.

Pomeranian Meet up (Afternoon)

PomeMania was created to provide Pomeranian owners a meet up place to bring their poms to play and socialize.

Credit to Heidi Mary Aldridge

The meetup is scheduled on the first Sunday of every month normally starting between 11:00 and 11:30 for the morning meetup, and 13:00 and 13:30 for the afternoon meetup.

Hyde Park, near the Serpentine Gallery Pavillion, Greater London, W2 2UH .
What 3 Words //tree.backup.office

Pomeranian meet up for Poms and their people.

Book Ticket

🌟Please kindly follow the group rules to make a more fun and inclusive space🌟

🐶 Please keep this a kind and friendly environment.
🐶 If your dog is prone to reactivity issues, please keep your dog on a lead and a safe distance from other Pomeranians.
🐶 Please do not take your bitch in heat. There are intact males at these events, and it would not be a safe environment for your female dog.
🐶 While we appreciate that this is a social event for owners as well as dogs, please ensure you keep a close eye on your dog, as you are responsible for your dog’s actions and safety at all times.
🐶 This is not a sales event, and it is not an appropriate environment to try to sell puppies.
🐶 Please be aware that when giving treats to unknown dogs, some dogs may have allergies or intolerances. It is always best to check with the owner first.

London Pomeranians/ PomeMania/City Dogs accept no responsibility for any humans or dogs during this Meet Up.

Pomeranian meet up!

PomeMania was created to provide Pomeranian owners a meet up place to bring their poms to play and socialize.

Credit to Heidi Mary Aldridge

The meetup is scheduled on the first Sunday of every month normally starting between 11:00 and 11:30 for the morning meetup, and 13:00 and 13:30 for the afternoon meetup.

Hyde Park, near the Serpentine Gallery Pavillion, Greater London, W2 2UH .
What 3 Words //tree.backup.office

Pomeranian meet up for Poms and their people.

Book Ticket

🌟Please kindly follow the group rules to make a more fun and inclusive space🌟

🐶 Please keep this a kind and friendly environment.
🐶 If your dog is prone to reactivity issues, please keep your dog on a lead and a safe distance from other Pomeranians.
🐶 Please do not take your bitch in heat. There are intact males at these events, and it would not be a safe environment for your female dog.
🐶 While we appreciate that this is a social event for owners as well as dogs, please ensure you keep a close eye on your dog, as you are responsible for your dog’s actions and safety at all times.
🐶 This is not a sales event, and it is not an appropriate environment to try to sell puppies.
🐶 Please be aware that when giving treats to unknown dogs, some dogs may have allergies or intolerances. It is always best to check with the owner first.

London Pomeranians/ PomeMania/City Dogs accept no responsibility for any humans or dogs during this Meet Up.

Pomeranian Meet up (Afternoon)

PomeMania was created to provide Pomeranian owners a meet up place to bring their poms to play and socialize.

Credit to Heidi Mary Aldridge

The meetup is scheduled on the first Sunday of every month normally starting between 11:00 and 11:30 for the morning meetup, and 13:00 and 13:30 for the afternoon meetup.

Hyde Park, near the Serpentine Gallery Pavillion, Greater London, W2 2UH .
What 3 Words //tree.backup.office

Pomeranian meet up for Poms and their people.

Book Ticket

🌟Please kindly follow the group rules to make a more fun and inclusive space🌟

🐶 Please keep this a kind and friendly environment.
🐶 If your dog is prone to reactivity issues, please keep your dog on a lead and a safe distance from other Pomeranians.
🐶 Please do not take your bitch in heat. There are intact males at these events, and it would not be a safe environment for your female dog.
🐶 While we appreciate that this is a social event for owners as well as dogs, please ensure you keep a close eye on your dog, as you are responsible for your dog’s actions and safety at all times.
🐶 This is not a sales event, and it is not an appropriate environment to try to sell puppies.
🐶 Please be aware that when giving treats to unknown dogs, some dogs may have allergies or intolerances. It is always best to check with the owner first.

London Pomeranians/ PomeMania/City Dogs accept no responsibility for any humans or dogs during this Meet Up.

Pomeranian meet up!

PomeMania was created to provide Pomeranian owners a meet up place to bring their poms to play and socialize.

Credit to Heidi Mary Aldridge

The meetup is scheduled on the first Sunday of every month normally starting between 11:00 and 11:30 for the morning meetup, and 13:00 and 13:30 for the afternoon meetup.

Hyde Park, near the Serpentine Gallery Pavillion, Greater London, W2 2UH .
What 3 Words //tree.backup.office

Pomeranian meet up for Poms and their people.

Book Ticket

🌟Please kindly follow the group rules to make a more fun and inclusive space🌟

🐶 Please keep this a kind and friendly environment.
🐶 If your dog is prone to reactivity issues, please keep your dog on a lead and a safe distance from other Pomeranians.
🐶 Please do not take your bitch in heat. There are intact males at these events, and it would not be a safe environment for your female dog.
🐶 While we appreciate that this is a social event for owners as well as dogs, please ensure you keep a close eye on your dog, as you are responsible for your dog’s actions and safety at all times.
🐶 This is not a sales event, and it is not an appropriate environment to try to sell puppies.
🐶 Please be aware that when giving treats to unknown dogs, some dogs may have allergies or intolerances. It is always best to check with the owner first.

London Pomeranians/ PomeMania/City Dogs accept no responsibility for any humans or dogs during this Meet Up.

Pomeranian Meet up (Afternoon)

PomeMania was created to provide Pomeranian owners a meet up place to bring their poms to play and socialize.

Credit to Heidi Mary Aldridge

The meetup is scheduled on the first Sunday of every month normally starting between 11:00 and 11:30 for the morning meetup, and 13:00 and 13:30 for the afternoon meetup.

Hyde Park, near the Serpentine Gallery Pavillion, Greater London, W2 2UH .
What 3 Words //tree.backup.office

Pomeranian meet up for Poms and their people.

Book Ticket

🌟Please kindly follow the group rules to make a more fun and inclusive space🌟

🐶 Please keep this a kind and friendly environment.
🐶 If your dog is prone to reactivity issues, please keep your dog on a lead and a safe distance from other Pomeranians.
🐶 Please do not take your bitch in heat. There are intact males at these events, and it would not be a safe environment for your female dog.
🐶 While we appreciate that this is a social event for owners as well as dogs, please ensure you keep a close eye on your dog, as you are responsible for your dog’s actions and safety at all times.
🐶 This is not a sales event, and it is not an appropriate environment to try to sell puppies.
🐶 Please be aware that when giving treats to unknown dogs, some dogs may have allergies or intolerances. It is always best to check with the owner first.

London Pomeranians/ PomeMania/City Dogs accept no responsibility for any humans or dogs during this Meet Up.

Pomeranian meet up!

PomeMania was created to provide Pomeranian owners a meet up place to bring their poms to play and socialize.

Credit to Heidi Mary Aldridge

The meetup is scheduled on the first Sunday of every month normally starting between 11:00 and 11:30 for the morning meetup, and 13:00 and 13:30 for the afternoon meetup.

Hyde Park, near the Serpentine Gallery Pavillion, Greater London, W2 2UH .
What 3 Words //tree.backup.office

Pomeranian meet up for Poms and their people.

Book Ticket

🌟Please kindly follow the group rules to make a more fun and inclusive space🌟

🐶 Please keep this a kind and friendly environment.
🐶 If your dog is prone to reactivity issues, please keep your dog on a lead and a safe distance from other Pomeranians.
🐶 Please do not take your bitch in heat. There are intact males at these events, and it would not be a safe environment for your female dog.
🐶 While we appreciate that this is a social event for owners as well as dogs, please ensure you keep a close eye on your dog, as you are responsible for your dog’s actions and safety at all times.
🐶 This is not a sales event, and it is not an appropriate environment to try to sell puppies.
🐶 Please be aware that when giving treats to unknown dogs, some dogs may have allergies or intolerances. It is always best to check with the owner first.

London Pomeranians/ PomeMania/City Dogs accept no responsibility for any humans or dogs during this Meet Up.

Pomeranian Meet up (Afternoon)

PomeMania was created to provide Pomeranian owners a meet up place to bring their poms to play and socialize.

Credit to Heidi Mary Aldridge

The meetup is scheduled on the first Sunday of every month normally starting between 11:00 and 11:30 for the morning meetup, and 13:00 and 13:30 for the afternoon meetup.

Hyde Park, near the Serpentine Gallery Pavillion, Greater London, W2 2UH .
What 3 Words //tree.backup.office

Pomeranian meet up for Poms and their people.

Book Ticket

🌟Please kindly follow the group rules to make a more fun and inclusive space🌟

🐶 Please keep this a kind and friendly environment.
🐶 If your dog is prone to reactivity issues, please keep your dog on a lead and a safe distance from other Pomeranians.
🐶 Please do not take your bitch in heat. There are intact males at these events, and it would not be a safe environment for your female dog.
🐶 While we appreciate that this is a social event for owners as well as dogs, please ensure you keep a close eye on your dog, as you are responsible for your dog’s actions and safety at all times.
🐶 This is not a sales event, and it is not an appropriate environment to try to sell puppies.
🐶 Please be aware that when giving treats to unknown dogs, some dogs may have allergies or intolerances. It is always best to check with the owner first.

London Pomeranians/ PomeMania/City Dogs accept no responsibility for any humans or dogs during this Meet Up.

Pomeranian Meet up (Afternoon)

PomeMania was created to provide Pomeranian owners a meet up place to bring their poms to play and socialize.

Credit to Heidi Mary Aldridge

The meetup is scheduled on the first Sunday of every month normally starting between 11:00 and 11:30 for the morning meetup, and 13:00 and 13:30 for the afternoon meetup.

Hyde Park, near the Serpentine Gallery Pavillion, Greater London, W2 2UH .
What 3 Words //tree.backup.office

Pomeranian meet up for Poms and their people.

Book Ticket

🌟Please kindly follow the group rules to make a more fun and inclusive space🌟

🐶 Please keep this a kind and friendly environment.
🐶 If your dog is prone to reactivity issues, please keep your dog on a lead and a safe distance from other Pomeranians.
🐶 Please do not take your bitch in heat. There are intact males at these events, and it would not be a safe environment for your female dog.
🐶 While we appreciate that this is a social event for owners as well as dogs, please ensure you keep a close eye on your dog, as you are responsible for your dog’s actions and safety at all times.
🐶 This is not a sales event, and it is not an appropriate environment to try to sell puppies.
🐶 Please be aware that when giving treats to unknown dogs, some dogs may have allergies or intolerances. It is always best to check with the owner first.

London Pomeranians/ PomeMania/City Dogs accept no responsibility for any humans or dogs during this Meet Up.

Pomeranian Meet up (Afternoon)

PomeMania was created to provide Pomeranian owners a meet up place to bring their poms to play and socialize.

Credit to Heidi Mary Aldridge

The meetup is scheduled on the first Sunday of every month normally starting between 11:00 and 11:30 for the morning meetup, and 13:00 and 13:30 for the afternoon meetup.

Hyde Park, near the Serpentine Gallery Pavillion, Greater London, W2 2UH .
What 3 Words //tree.backup.office

Pomeranian meet up for Poms and their people.

Book Ticket

🌟Please kindly follow the group rules to make a more fun and inclusive space🌟

🐶 Please keep this a kind and friendly environment.
🐶 If your dog is prone to reactivity issues, please keep your dog on a lead and a safe distance from other Pomeranians.
🐶 Please do not take your bitch in heat. There are intact males at these events, and it would not be a safe environment for your female dog.
🐶 While we appreciate that this is a social event for owners as well as dogs, please ensure you keep a close eye on your dog, as you are responsible for your dog’s actions and safety at all times.
🐶 This is not a sales event, and it is not an appropriate environment to try to sell puppies.
🐶 Please be aware that when giving treats to unknown dogs, some dogs may have allergies or intolerances. It is always best to check with the owner first.

London Pomeranians/ PomeMania/City Dogs accept no responsibility for any humans or dogs during this Meet Up.

Pomeranian Meet up (Afternoon)

PomeMania was created to provide Pomeranian owners a meet up place to bring their poms to play and socialize.

Credit to Heidi Mary Aldridge

The meetup is scheduled on the first Sunday of every month normally starting between 11:00 and 11:30 for the morning meetup, and 13:00 and 13:30 for the afternoon meetup.

Hyde Park, near the Serpentine Gallery Pavillion, Greater London, W2 2UH .
What 3 Words //tree.backup.office

Pomeranian meet up for Poms and their people.

Book Ticket

🌟Please kindly follow the group rules to make a more fun and inclusive space🌟

🐶 Please keep this a kind and friendly environment.
🐶 If your dog is prone to reactivity issues, please keep your dog on a lead and a safe distance from other Pomeranians.
🐶 Please do not take your bitch in heat. There are intact males at these events, and it would not be a safe environment for your female dog.
🐶 While we appreciate that this is a social event for owners as well as dogs, please ensure you keep a close eye on your dog, as you are responsible for your dog’s actions and safety at all times.
🐶 This is not a sales event, and it is not an appropriate environment to try to sell puppies.
🐶 Please be aware that when giving treats to unknown dogs, some dogs may have allergies or intolerances. It is always best to check with the owner first.

London Pomeranians/ PomeMania/City Dogs accept no responsibility for any humans or dogs during this Meet Up.

Pomeranian Meet up (Afternoon)

PomeMania was created to provide Pomeranian owners a meet up place to bring their poms to play and socialize.

Credit to Heidi Mary Aldridge

The meetup is scheduled on the first Sunday of every month normally starting between 11:00 and 11:30 for the morning meetup, and 13:00 and 13:30 for the afternoon meetup.

Hyde Park, near the Serpentine Gallery Pavillion, Greater London, W2 2UH .
What 3 Words //tree.backup.office

Pomeranian meet up for Poms and their people.

Book Ticket

🌟Please kindly follow the group rules to make a more fun and inclusive space🌟

🐶 Please keep this a kind and friendly environment.
🐶 If your dog is prone to reactivity issues, please keep your dog on a lead and a safe distance from other Pomeranians.
🐶 Please do not take your bitch in heat. There are intact males at these events, and it would not be a safe environment for your female dog.
🐶 While we appreciate that this is a social event for owners as well as dogs, please ensure you keep a close eye on your dog, as you are responsible for your dog’s actions and safety at all times.
🐶 This is not a sales event, and it is not an appropriate environment to try to sell puppies.
🐶 Please be aware that when giving treats to unknown dogs, some dogs may have allergies or intolerances. It is always best to check with the owner first.

London Pomeranians/ PomeMania/City Dogs accept no responsibility for any humans or dogs during this Meet Up.

Pomeranian Meet up (Afternoon)

PomeMania was created to provide Pomeranian owners a meet up place to bring their poms to play and socialize.

Credit to Heidi Mary Aldridge

The meetup is scheduled on the first Sunday of every month normally starting between 11:00 and 11:30 for the morning meetup, and 13:00 and 13:30 for the afternoon meetup.

Hyde Park, near the Serpentine Gallery Pavillion, Greater London, W2 2UH .
What 3 Words //tree.backup.office

Pomeranian meet up for Poms and their people.

Book Ticket

🌟Please kindly follow the group rules to make a more fun and inclusive space🌟

🐶 Please keep this a kind and friendly environment.
🐶 If your dog is prone to reactivity issues, please keep your dog on a lead and a safe distance from other Pomeranians.
🐶 Please do not take your bitch in heat. There are intact males at these events, and it would not be a safe environment for your female dog.
🐶 While we appreciate that this is a social event for owners as well as dogs, please ensure you keep a close eye on your dog, as you are responsible for your dog’s actions and safety at all times.
🐶 This is not a sales event, and it is not an appropriate environment to try to sell puppies.
🐶 Please be aware that when giving treats to unknown dogs, some dogs may have allergies or intolerances. It is always best to check with the owner first.

London Pomeranians/ PomeMania/City Dogs accept no responsibility for any humans or dogs during this Meet Up.