A Halloween Dog Show will take place on the final Sunday Open Day of this season at the Gardens of Easton Lodge and visitors will also enjoy the glory of the Gardens in early autumnal hues.

Dogs will take centre stage, perhaps dressed up in Halloween costume? The sponsors, Burns Natural Pet Food are providing prizes for the winning dogs in all categories from best puppy to prettiest bitch and handsomest dog and there will be a special prize for the overall winner, from Butternut Box. Wendy Paffey of Wendy’s Petcare and Dog Grooming Services, based in Broxted, has been organising the day with the Trustees and will be on the judging panel along with Dr Alex Bradnick of All Paws Vets, Harlow.

Visitors will also enjoy meeting Essex Police Dog Handling Unit and their dogs; and Support 4 Sight, who will explain what is involved in training guide dogs.

Other fun for the family will include a pumpkin trail and guess the weight of the pumpkin; den building in Lime Wood; a craft activity for children; and a special historical display about the Countess of Warwick’s love of dogs and other animals and birds.

Visitors can enjoy hot and cold refreshments provided by the Trust’s volunteers. The Gardens will open at 11.00 and close at 5pm, last entry 16:00. Tickets are available at a discount, in advance online, through the Gardens’ website or Facebook page or direct through Trybooking.com; or can be purchased on the Gate.

Further information:

There will be a £2 fee for dogs to enter the show and they can then enter as many classes as they are eligible for. Dog Show Classes and Timings:

• 12.30 - Puppy under 6 months

• 13.00 - Best Veteran for 7 years+

• 13.30 - Best Halloween Dog

• 14.00 - Prettiest Bitch

• 14.30 - Handsomest Dog

• 15.00 - The Dog the Judges would most like to take home

Adult entry £5.50 for tickets purchased in advance and free entry for children under 16. The Entrance fee on the Gate on the day costs £6.50 for adults, free entry for children. Dogs are of course welcome, but must be kept on leads.

** Please note that the Gardens will be closed and pre-paid tickets refunded in the event of extreme weather conditions. Please check website before departure **

Friends and Season ticket holders just need to show their card at the Gate.

Hot bacon, cheese or houmous rolls will be available until they run out - or until 14:30; also a wide range of homemade cakes and hot and cold drinks.

Disabled parking available near Gate; and garden path suitable for wheelchairs/children’s buggies.  The carer for a disabled visitor does not need to purchase a ticket. Facilities include disabled toilet and baby changing.

Location

Gardens of Easton Lodge
Park Road, Little Easton, Dunmow, Essex CM6 2BB

Contact Details

Contact Event Organiser