Autumn is one of our favourite times of year to get out and about with the dogs. The weather is cooler, the mud is (mostly) still manageable, and there’s a proper run of dog events near Tewkesbury this month if you know where to look. Whether you fancy watching some serious competition, cheering on a friend at ringside, or just want a fun, low key day out with the dog in tow, we’ve pulled together what’s genuinely happening on our patch in October 2026. I organise dog shows myself, so keeping half an eye on the local calendar is second nature to us at BTB, and it’s always a joy to see so many familiar faces from the shop out and about at these things.
As ever, this is a round up of events run by other organisers, clubs and venues, not by us, so treat this as a friendly heads up rather than a guarantee. Right, on with the list.
Dog Events Near Tewkesbury in October 2026
Autumn Dog Show & Fun Day, Cheltenham
When: Saturday 3 October 2026, 12pm to 4pm Where: Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gardners Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 9JW (about nine miles from Tewkesbury)
Run by the Gloucestershire Animal Welfare Association, this is a proper community fun day rather than a serious showing affair, and all the better for it. Expect a fun dog show with musical sits, a dog fun zone, kids’ games and a bouncy castle, plus a BBQ, bar, cake stall, tombola and raffle to raise funds for the shelter’s work. It’s a lovely one for families and for dogs who enjoy a busy, sociable atmosphere. Worth noting that parking at the shelter is very limited, so the organisers suggest parking a little further away and walking in if you can. Full details are on the Gloucestershire Animal Welfare Association event page.
Gundog Society of Wales Championship Dog Show, Malvern
When: Wednesday 14 October 2026 Where: Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW (about 15 miles from Tewkesbury)
For anyone who loves watching serious showing, this Kennel Club licensed championship show is well worth the trip over to Malvern. It’s a gundog specialist show, so you’ll see everything from spaniels and retrievers to pointers and setters being judged to a high standard, with challenge certificates on offer, the top honour in the breed showing world. It’s a big day in the gundog calendar and always draws exhibitors from right across our area. Check the Three Counties Showground events page nearer the time for timings, parking and spectator information.
Scentwork UK Trial, Beckford
When: Saturday 24 October 2026 Where: Beckford Village Hall, Beckford, near Tewkesbury (just a few miles down the road, practically on our doorstep)
If your dog’s nose does most of the thinking, this one’s for the scentwork fans. Beckford Village Hall is hosting a Scentwork UK trial running Levels 3 and 6, where dogs search out hidden scents against the clock. It’s primarily for registered SWUK competitors, but it’s a great sport to know about if you’ve got a keen sniffer at home and fancy finding out more, and there’s a further SWUK trial (Level 8) over in Cheltenham on Monday 19 October too. You’ll find trial listings and registration details on the Scentwork UK trials page.
Getting Your Dog Ready for a Big Day Out
Whichever of these you make it along to, a busy day out calls for a well fed, well prepared dog. If you’re popping in before a big weekend, we’re at Unit A, Newton Farm, Tewkesbury, GL20 7BE, just off Junction 9 of the M5 and directly opposite the Cotswold Designer Outlet, so it’s an easy stop whether you’re 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 before the off, or order ahead for delivery across Tewkesbury, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Malvern and the surrounding villages if you’d rather we bring it to you.
That’s our round up of dog events near Tewkesbury for October 2026. As always, event details, dates and venues can and do change, so please check with the organiser or venue directly before you set off, especially for anything involving car parking or entry requirements. If you know of a dog event happening locally next month that we’ve missed, do let us know, we’re always keen to hear about what’s going on in the local dog community.
See you out there.
