17 Of The Best Things To Do In London For Dogs | May 2018

Neverland, London’s urban beach in Fulham is back in town next month and the best bit is that Neverland is dog-friendly!  From May 3 until August 31 you won’t have to leave town (or your pup at home) to feel the sand between your toes at the Neverland Dog-Friendly Beach.

READ OUR REVIEW OF OUR VISIT TO NEVERLAND DOG-FRIENDLY BEACH HERE FOR ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

Even if the sun is not shining, at Neverland beach you’ll still feel like you’ve escaped London…think palm trees, pergolas and pastel painted beach huts all crying out to be featured on insta.  And if you’re more the active type, then there’s a pretty packed events and activities programme to keep you busy too with table tennis, mini-golf and more.

Neverland beach is open weekly from  Wednesday to Sunday and costs from £5 for general entry.

Neverland Dog-Friendly Beach | What You Need To Know

• Where: Neverland London, Wandsworth Bridge Road, London, SW6 2TY
• When: Wednesday – Friday: 6pm -11pm | Saturday: 12pm – 11pm | Sunday: 12pm – 8pm. Note – for those bringing their dog, dogs are only allowed until 5pm (as are children) so weekends only.
• How to Get There: It’s a 10 minute walk over the bridge from Wandsworth Town station (closest) or from Fulham Broadway Tube it’s about a 20 minute walk or 10 minutes on the bus (No 28 or No 295).
• Cost: General Entry from £5 and booking in advance is advised to guarantee entry – Book here.

Pets Against Loneliness – Alleviating Loneliness Four Paws at a Time.

We wish to welcome you to the third of PAL’s morning tea events, the PAL May Morning Tea. We’re a group of volunteers bringing together older members of the community, who may feel isolated, with friendly, well-behaved dogs and their owners for a morning of tea, cake and joy.

On Saturday 5th May, we will again be holding our a free, drop-in morning tea session at New Unity Newington Green Meeting House on Newington Green, Stoke Newington N16 9PR.

On the first Saturday of each month, we host free, informal, drop-in morning sessions for tea, cake and joy.

It’s not all serious dystopias and paranoia at the festival, Dogstar PHOTOS present SCI-FIDO: The world’s only sci-fi cosplay for dogs! In aid of the amazing charity, ALL DOGS MATTER.

Got a four-legged friend who likes to dress up as a sci-fi or fantasy character? Or a pooch that looks like Leia? Bring them along to our ‘dressed-up dog’ photo session.

Hosted by the glamorous Bunny Galore, parade your dogs outside Stratford Picturehouse on SAT 5 MAY at 3.00pm,

Have your dog professionally photographed for free and the best dressed dogs will  win goody bags and a framed print of their photo!

Image text courtesy of the event organisers. Image credit: Dogstar Photo

Picturehouse Dog-Friendly Cinema New Date Announced! 

Film:  Mary and the Witch’s Flower (PG)

A film for all the family including the dog!

While spending the last weeks of summer with her Great-Aunt Charlotte in the countryside, Mary follows a mysterious cat into the nearby woods. There she stumbles upon a flower that has magical powers and transforms a little broomstick into one that flies. Mary is whisked away, high above the clouds, and transported to Endor College – a school of magic!

Mary is warmly welcomed by headmistress Madam Mumblechook and the brilliant Doctor Dee. Believing her to be a “once-in-a-century” magical talent, they give Mary a guided tour of the dazzling school and invite her to join. But Mary discovers that all is not as it seems in this fantastical world, and soon must confront great danger and call on her courage if she is to save the day.

Customers are welcome to bring their well behaved dogs into the cinema for this special screening. Preview: We’re pleased to present exclusive previews of this film at Picturehouse Cinemas, prior to its general release

Read our review of the last Picturehouse Dog-Friendly Cinema screening at Clapham Picturehouse.

PAWS FOR TEA 2018 – FRIDAY 11 MAY

Paws for Tea, the ultimate guilt-free tea party, is back. Every cake cut, digestive dunked and cuppa quaffed will raise money for unwanted and abandoned pets. So you can enjoy an extra slice, all for a good cause!

To reflect the special role pets play in our lives, this year’s theme is Best Friends. And with a Royal Wedding to celebrate, what better excuse to gather friends or colleagues together enjoy each other’s company.

So paws up if you would like to join us at our annual tea party! We will be hosting with tea and cake at the hospital from 2-4pm on Friday 11th May, all to raise funds for our wonderful charity!

Back and BIGGER for 2018. FREE to Enter event

Fun Dog Show – run by Merton dog watch volunteers and All Breeds and MC Jason Willaims

Scurry Runs – run by Loyal Paws and Paul’s Doggie day care

(Times are subject to change)
Best Male Dog @ 12.40pm
Best Female Dog @ 13.00pm
Best Veteran(7yrs +) @ 13.20pm
Cutest Puppy @ 13.40pm
Best Junior Handler 14.00pm
Best Rescue @ 14.20pm
Waggiest Tail @ 14.40pm
Best Crossbreed @ 15.00pm
Best in show @ 15.30pm (3 prizes)

Trade stalls

Merton Dog Training
Serbia Forgotten Paws
So Simple Dog Training
RSPCA
On Point Clinical Canine Massage
Oceaon guild Ltd
Pawtrax
Absoluetly Animals
Mark Batty Art
Canine Partners
Phoenix French Bulldog Rescue
Blue Cross
Surrey Wildlife Fund
Utility Warehouse
Chakra Pets
Doggy Delights Market Night
Plants and Gardens
The Vet
Surrey ices
And more

Dog Fly Ball
Demostrations and talks
Food and Drink
Raffle
Fun for the whole family
FREE Dog Chipping and health checks
‘Ask the Vet’!
£2.00 Car parking all day.
Canine/animal charity stalls

Merton Dog Watch 2018: Car Parking
We have our own dedicated car park. £2.00 per car all day. Just in the corner of the Morden Leisure Centre Car Park, London Rd, Morden SM4 5HE. Follow the Signs for ‘Merton Dog Watch’

Great Hampstead Bark Off 2018!

PAWS AT THE READY! The Great Hampstead Bark Off 2018 returns to Parliament Hill on 12th May!

Next to the Cafe/ by the band stand/ tennis courts, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR

Has your pooch got what it takes to be Top Dog in our show and impress our panel of celeb Judges?

£5 entry per dog! There are 6 categories to enter in the dog show, you can pre-register by emailing info@alldogsmatter.co.uk please just remember to put BARK OFF in the subject line!

Cutest Pup 12PM

Golden Oldies 12:30PM

Best Rescue 1PM

Best Child Handler 1:30PM (children aged under 14 years)

Miss Heath 2PM

Mr Heath 2:30PM

Please note times are approximate and may be subject to change on the day.

Or are YOU ready to get barking and bring your dog-themed cakes to our Bark Off Bake Sale to raise donations for our dogs in need? Prizes for the most creative cakes, so get BARKING! We also look for donations from cake shops, bakeries, patisseries etc to go towards our Bark Off Bake Sale! Donate a doggy themed cake and help us raise funds for our dogs in need!

To see what’s in store, have a read of our blog post from the Great Hampstead Bark Off 2017.

Dog-Friendly Cinema Exhibit Balham | Puppy Love Brunch Cinema Club

Dogs may be a man’s best friend, but all too often, they get the short end of the (chewing) stick and miss out on much of the human fun. This is why the pooch-friendly establishments of Exhibit Bars in South London are hosting a series of canine-friendly cinema screenings for dogs and their parents to enjoy together. Not only will the screenings feature some of the best doggy movies of all time, but dogs will be treated to bottomless treats and a glass (or bowl!) of Pawsecco on arrival. See our exclusive Puppy Love Brunch Cinema Club Preview review here to see what it’s all about!

Exhibit Bars are well-known for their boutique cinema screens. In Balham, the 28-seat cinema features leather sofas where dogs and their parents can snuggle up together. Meanwhile in Streatham Hill, Exhibit B’s Dark Room screening area will become a canine paradise with blankets and cushions for the dogs to relax on. All Puppy Love Brunch Club films have been hand-picked to be dog friendly and will be presented with lower audio levels so as not to scare the dogs. The first films will be ‘Turner and Hooch’ and ‘Lady and the Tramp’. Tickets for screenings include brunch dish and an hour and a half of unlimited bubbles for human guests. Dogs go free and receive the full VIP treatment with bottomless treats, a glass of dog-friendly fizz on arrival, and as many hugs as they can cope with from the Exhibit team! The Puppy Love Brunch Cinema.

Dog-Friendly Cinema Exhibit Balham | Puppy Love Brunch Cinema Club  launches on 12th May at Exhibit in Balham, with further showings on 3rd June and 23rd June. There are also Puppy Love Brunches taking place at Exhibit Streatham, see our London Dog Events Calendar for more info.

Tickets for Puppy Love Brunch (Film: Lady and The Tramp) are available from: Dog-Friendly Cinema  Exhibit Balham | Option 1: £15 – cinema + brunch  or  Option 2: £30 – cinema + brunch + 1.5hrs unlimited bubbly for human guests.

The Dog Society GB present The Cockapoo Canine Capers Hangout on Saturday 12th May 2018 in Greenwich Park at 1pm at the Bandstand.

Some things are worth getting out of bed for, so why not come hangout with us and your Cockapoo. You are welcome to come along with your pooch to socialise, play and meet other Cockapoo’s.

After the introductions we will take a short walk in Greenwich Park where after you are most welcome to join us at the local pub The Royal Standard Blackheath a very dog friendly pub to hangout, eat or maybe a tipple or two.

All ‘Poos welcome including Maltipoo, Labradoodle, Goldendoodle, Schnoodle, Yorkipoo, Pomapoo, Shihpoo, Poochon, Bernedoodle & Bassetoodle.

More info on The Cockapoo Canine Capers Hangout here.

 Richmond May Fair Dog Show 2017

Run by local vet clinic, The Vet on Richmond Hill and supporting Medical Detection Dogs UK, the Richmond May Fair Dog Show 2018 will be a fun event for all the family ….including man (or woman’s) best friend!

There are ten fun categories from ‘Best Fancy Dress Duo’ to ‘Best In Show’ to enter at richmondmayfairdogshow.com click on the link to register your pup!

The Vet on Richmond Hill is a family run independent veterinary practice which prides itself on friendly professional veterinary care.   The only veterinary practice truly based in Richmond, it is located on Richmond Hill’s Friars Stile Rd, headed up by Veterinary Surgeon and Partner, Scott Miller.  Having a strong community spirit and passion for animals and their welfare, The Vet on Richmond Hill is proud to sponsor and run The Richmond May Fair Dog Show 2018.  

Medical Detection Dogs is a UK based charity working to train dogs to assist people who manage complex medical conditions on a day to day basis.  The charity is also involved in research, aiding the diagnosis of conditions such as cancer by training canines to detect the odour of human disease.

Save the date & join the street party at the Mayhew Open Day 2018 and enjoy a unique look behind the scenes at how furry residents at this London Animal Charity are cared for.

You can visit the cattery and meet the occupants waiting for homes or tour the veterinary clinic and practice your operating skills. Then relax with Mayhew Therapaws dogs who love meeting new people.

Outside you can enjoy our veggie BBQ, cocktails, live music & garden games. There will also be plenty of stalls to browse with treats for both your two legged and four legged family members.

More information coming soon on the Mayhew OpenDay 2018 in the meantime have a read of our blog post from when we visited the Mayhew Open Day.

For sponsorship or trader enquiries please contact events@mayhewanimalhome.org

 Event text and photos courtesy of the event organiser

The Dog Society GB will be hosting Canine Capers at East Greenwich Pleasaunce. We will hold an afternoon of Canine Capers fun and activities for dogs their owners and families.

Admission to the event is FREE!

FREE dog waste bags supplied by The Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Enter your dog into our Canine Capers at East Greenwich Pleasaunce competition (£2 each) which include:

Scruffiest Dog
Most Gorgeous eyes
Best Rescue Dog
Best Irish Twins
Best Pair (same breed)
Best Child Handler
Best Fancydress
Best puppy (under 1 year)
Best Crossbreed
Most handsome dog
Prettiest bitch
Best veteran (over 10 years)
Looks most like its Owner

Bring a picnic and enjoy the Canine Capers Competition, The Canine Capers Raffle, Dog Agility Activities and enjoy an afternoon of fun and frolics.

PLEASE NOTE!
Canine Capers at East Greenwich Pleasaunce Registration will close prompt at 2pm! so probably best to get there a little earlier to complete your entry form as always a queue and no entries will commence after 2pm.

The competition will start 2.15pm.The competition classes above and on the poster are the order which we will proceed on the day. Event info here.

Event text and image courtesy of the event organiser.

Dog-Friendly Cinema Exhibit Streatham | Puppy Love Brunch Cinema Club

Dogs may be a man’s best friend, but all too often, they get the short end of the (chewing) stick and miss out on much of the human fun. This is why the pooch-friendly establishments of Exhibit Bars in South London are hosting a series of canine-friendly cinema screenings for dogs and their parents to enjoy together. Not only will the screenings feature some of the best doggy movies of all time, but dogs will be treated to bottomless treats and a glass (or bowl!) of Pawsecco on arrival. See our exclusive Balham Puppy Love Brunch Cinema Club Preview review here to see what it’s all about!

Exhibit Bars are well-known for their boutique cinema screens. In Balham, the 28-seat cinema features leather sofas where dogs and their parents can snuggle up together. Meanwhile in Streatham Hill, Exhibit B’s Dark Room screening area will become a canine paradise with blankets and cushions for the dogs to relax on. All Puppy Love Brunch Club films have been hand-picked to be dog friendly and will be presented with lower audio levels so as not to scare the dogs. The first films will be ‘Turner and Hooch’ and ‘Lady and the Tramp’. Tickets for screenings include brunch dish and an hour and a half of unlimited bubbles for human guests. Dogs go free and receive the full VIP treatment with bottomless treats, a glass of dog-friendly fizz on arrival, and as many hugs as they can cope with from the Exhibit team! The Puppy Love Brunch Cinema.

Puppy Love Brunch Cinema Club  launches on 28th May at Exhibit in Streatham, with further showings 23rd  and 30th June. There are also Puppy Love Brunches taking place at Exhibit Balham, see our London Dog Events Calendar for more info.

Tickets for Puppy Love Brunch (Film: Lady and The Tramp) are available from: Dog-Friendly Cinema Exhibit Streatham| £25– cinema + brunch + 1.5hrs unlimited bubbly for human guests.