Dog Events Near Tewkesbury This November
November is one of those months where it is tempting to let the dog walks get shorter and the sofa time get longer, but there are still plenty of good reasons to wrap up and get out and about locally with your dog. We have been through the local calendar to find what is genuinely happening on our patch, and this time we have widened the net a little further than usual, so alongside our regular scentwork trials and a useful behaviour talk, you will also find a couple of dog-friendly light trails starting up this month, including one that is a bit further afield if you fancy making more of a day of it. I organise dog shows myself, so keeping an eye on what is happening locally is second nature to us at BTB, and we love hearing where our customers have been off to with their dogs. Here is what we have found for dog events near Tewkesbury in November 2026.
Dog Events Near Tewkesbury in November 2026
Scentwork UK Trial, Toddington
When: Sunday 8 November 2026
Where: Toddington Main Village Hall, Toddington, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (about 12 miles from Tewkesbury)
If you have got a dog whose nose runs the show, this one is for the scentwork crowd. Toddington Main Village Hall is hosting a Scentwork UK trial running Levels 2 and 5, where dogs search out hidden target scents against the clock. It is a sport for registered SWUK competitors, but it is well worth knowing about if you have a keen sniffer at home and fancy looking into the sport further. You will find trial listings and registration details on the Scentwork UK trials page.
Seconds Matter: Emergency Interventions in Dog Fights and Bite Incidents, Cheltenham
When: Saturday 14 November 2026, from 10am
Where: Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gardners Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 9JW (about nine miles from Tewkesbury)
This is a practical talk run by Cheltenham Animal Shelter’s behaviour team, aimed at helping owners understand how to respond safely if a dog fight or bite incident happens, whether that is at home, on a walk or at a busy event. It is a sensible one for anyone who walks their dog around other dogs regularly, and it is free to attend. You can find the listing, including how to reserve a place, on the Cheltenham Animal Shelter events listing.
Scentwork UK Trial, Dumbleton
When: Sunday 22 November 2026
Where: Dumbleton Village Club, Dumbleton, Gloucestershire (just a few miles from Tewkesbury, within our own district)
Another SWUK date for the diary, this time right on our doorstep in Dumbleton, running Levels 1 and 8. Both levels show as full at the time of writing, but it is a good one to watch for a waiting list place, and it is a great sport to find out more about even if you are just curious. Full details, including how trials are run and how to register your interest for future dates, are on the Scentwork UK trials page.
Dog-Friendly Light Trails and Festive Days Out
The festive light trail season starts to switch on towards the end of November, and more of them welcome dogs than you might expect, at least on certain dates.
Winter Glow, Three Counties Showground
When: Dog-friendly dates are Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November 2026
Where: Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW (about 15 miles from Tewkesbury)
Winter Glow’s illuminated light trail and Father Christmas experience open for the season this month, and dogs are permitted on a short lead on these two opening dates specifically, rather than throughout the whole run. They are not allowed on the ice rink or any of the fairground rides, and owners are asked to keep them supervised and clean up after them. Worth booking early if this one appeals. You can check current dates and book tickets on the Winter Glow website.
Worth the Extra Drive: Warwick Castle and Blenheim Palace
Two of the bigger regional light trails also switch on this month, Blenheim Palace’s from Friday 13 November and Warwick Castle’s from Saturday 21 November, both running through to early January. Both venues have previously put on a dedicated dog-friendly evening as part of the programme, Warwick Castle’s “Festive Dog Light Trail” and a dog-friendly night on Blenheim’s illuminated trail, but neither had published the exact 2026 dog trail date at the time of writing. It is a fair trek from Tewkesbury at over 35 miles each way, so these are more a “watch this space” than a fixed date for now. Keep an eye on the Warwick Castle light trail page and the Blenheim Palace Christmas page nearer the time.
One quick heads up if Sudeley Castle’s Spectacle of Light near Winchcombe is on your list this year: it also opens on Friday 20 November and is much closer to home, but pet dogs are not permitted this season, assistance dogs only, so that one is best left for a solo trip or a dog-sitter.
Getting Your Dog Ready for a Big Day Out
Whichever of these you make it along to, or even if you are just planning a big walk of your own this November, a well prepared dog makes for a better day out. If you are popping in before you head off, we are at Unit A, Newton Farm, Tewkesbury, GL20 7BE, just off Junction 9 of the M5 and directly opposite the Cotswold Designer Outlet, so it is an easy stop whether you are local or passing through. Have a look at our opening hours and how to find us if you want to swing by for treats, toys or a top up of your dog’s usual food, or order ahead for delivery across Tewkesbury, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Malvern and the surrounding villages if you would rather we bring it to you.
That is our round up of dog events near Tewkesbury for November 2026, plus a few dog-friendly days out a little further afield if you fancy making more of a trip of it. As always, event details, dates and venues can and do change, especially for the dog-specific dates at the bigger attractions, so please check with the organiser or venue directly before you set off, particularly if a trial or talk shows as full or needs a booking. If you know of a dog event happening locally next month that we have missed, do let us know, we are always keen to hear about what is going on in the local dog world.
