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There aren’t enough words to thank the people that have made this happen. Proper thank you posts will be coming over the next week - when our hands are working properly and we’ve had a well earned rest! Make sure you tag us in your photos and videos - we love seeing them! Sometimes we miss stories - so if you post it - you know where to find us #northeastdogfestival Looking for 2026 photos? Ben Heward Images was our festival photographer but some areas may have had their own

We’re delighted to announce that award-winning dog trainer and behaviourist Nathan Leighton will be hosting our Breed Area at this weekend’s festival. Nathan is the founder and senior behaviourist at The Dog Trainers and has spent the past 10 years helping more than 3,000 dogs become calmer and more confident. His approach focuses on force-free, ethical training and strengthening the relationship between dogs and their humans. He is accredited by the Institute of Modern Dog T

If you are getting your early bird tickets before the day you'll save money on gate prices. Above is early bird pricing available until midnight before the festival. Get your tickets here. GATE PRICES Adult £18 5-15years £6 Family Ticket £42* *This ticket admits two adults and 2 children (5-15years) under 5's free Cash and card accepted on the gate. Pricing includes VAT There are free general parking spaces and limited disabled and forward parking available. Parking FAQ's can

Our 2026 Show Guide has landed! 36 pages packed full of everything you need to make the most of your weekend – from ring timetables and our festival map to have-a-go activities, dog show classes, top tips and exhibitor lists. Whether you’re planning your route to your favourite trade stands, picking which talks to listen to over by the Wellbeing Stage, or eyeing up the have-a-go activities… the show guide has you covered. 📍 Available online now and at the festival (while sto