Great Hampstead Bark Off 2025

It’s back! The Great Hampstead Bark Off will be taking place on Parliament Hill Cricket Pitch (opposite bandstand and cafe), Hampstead Heath NW5 1NB on Sunday 22nd June 2025 from 11am – 3pm.

Join us for a day of dog-filled fun, with our legendary dog show featuring six categories for you to enter, celebrity judges and a variety of stalls offering canine and human delights.

Please pre-register by purchasing tickets below. No need to bring anything with you on the day, just sign in on the registration desk.

There will be a limited number of tickets available on the day.

* Please note that if the temperature on the day is 23+ degrees, for the health and safety of everyone attending this event will be postponed.

Timings: Please note that timings are subject to change, please arrive at least 15 minutes before your chosen category.

10.45am Registration opens

Please check in with our registration desk at least 15 minutes before your chosen category

11.00am Golden Oldie

Show off those grey muzzles with pride as we celebrate our golden oldies – dogs of 7+

11.30am Miss Hampstead Heath

Girl power is in full swing this category. Enter your female dogs for their chance at the big time.

12.15pm Best Rescue

Show off our very favorite breed – rescue, in our favorite category.

1.00pm Mr Hampstead Heath

The boys are back in town! Enter your handsome chap into this category.

1.45pm Best International Rescue

Does your rescue dog have that international flair – a certain je ne sais quoi? We want to see our international rescues strut their stuff, and walk like an Egyptian into our winners circle.

2.30pm Waggiest Tail

‘Happiness is a dog.’ Truer words have never been spoken. Spread the joy and put your happiest foot forward. Wag those tails and make us proud.

2.50pm Raffle Draw

If you will not be present during the raffle draw, please let a member of staff know at the time of purchase.

3pm Event close

Please bear in mind the weather if you decide to dress your dog.

If it is warm outside, please leave costumes at home!

Dogs must be on leads at all times!

Please note that off street parking is limited. The closest station to Bark Off is Gospel Oak, but please check for closures before travelling!

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