Devon's Destination Dog Show

The magnificent Castle Hill  Gardens and Estate, Filleigh, Barnstaple, EX32 0RQ, once again play host to its popular Family Fun Day & Charity Dog Show on Sunday 17 September from 11am to 4pm.

The day kicks off with a 3km dog and owner fun run at 11.45am - a great way to see the stunning gardens and win a medal!  Registration for the Dog Show starts at 12.30pm, with judging from 1pm.  This year there are 14 classes to enter, including waggiest tail, coolest pup and junior handler.

Alongside the Dog Show, Flotsam the Fool’s Circus will provide fun and entertainment, giving kids (and grown ups!) the chance to have a go at a variety of circus skills, plus there will be facepainting, fun inflatables, bubble football, BBQ & Bar, live music and artisan shopping from local suppliers

Tickets can be purchased in advance from the website: www.castlehilldevon.co.uk  - or at the ticket office on the day.

General admission adult ticket - £ 5.50.

General admission - child ticket (age 5-15) - £ 3.

General admission senior ticket - £ 4.50, under 5s are free.

General admission family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) - £ 16.50.

Castle Hill is a garden for all seasons and the beautiful 18th century Palladian house is set within 50 acres of enchanting landscape, including scented pathways, majestic woodland and Devon’s longest Camelia hedge.   

Terraced walks offer parkland views and the opportunity to stroll amongst historic statues, follies and temples or wander by the river to the Ugley Bridge before climbing to the Castle for magnificent views of Exmoor, Dartmoor and beyond.  The Millennium Garden boasts a wonderful display of colourful herbaceous planting with lavender edges.  The house is currently home to the 17th generation of Fortescue family.