Top Ten things to do at Goodwoof

Take your dog for a well deserved cool off in Fido’s Lido. Find Fido's Lido in the field & trail area where you can both chill out and cool down in style after some off-lead time in the dedicated paddock (on the day booking required). 

A day out at Goodwoof is unforgettable but record your fun in some photos by the iconic Goodwoof letters - you really can't miss those bright orange letters. Ready for your Instagram moment!

You and your dog can pull up a chair at Literary Corner - a quiet corner of Goodwoof where you'll find author signings, workshops and readings from familiar faces. It even has its very own champagne bar! For 2026, award-winning author and illustrator, Lauren Child CBE will be joining Literary Corner on Sunday 17 May. Come and join the audiencet as she discusses her love of dogs, how she gathers ideas for her best selling books and to mark 25 years of her much loved Charlie and Lola children's picture book series.

Jellycat - the beloved, iconic soft toy brand - returns to Goodwoof. This year Jellycat will be bringing two pawesome new cuddly arrivals exclusive to Goodwoof. Jellycat fans: run, don't walk!

2026's Barkitecture theme is ‘Dogs in Space’ and excitingly, this year's newest entrant is The LEGO Group. Bringing an out of this world, bespoke kennel designed by Fairy Bricks, Lego's the ‘U-Woof-O, has been designed by LEGO Certified Professional and Chief Fairy, Kev Gascoigne. Families will also get the chance to join Kev for free workshops across the weekend*. 

Barkitecture is curated by Kevin McCloud MBE and aims to challenge designers, artists, and architects to push the boundaries of creativity. This year’s theme of 'Dogs in Space' challenges entrants to imagine how a dog might travel the cosmos, the stars and beyond. 

*Pre-booking will be required - see Goodwoof website for details.

This year's to mark a huge year of sport which features the Winter Olympics, the FIFA World Cup and the Commonwealth Games, Goodwoof is putting Canine Sports front and centre. Join the Goodwood Games, or try your paws at Trieball and watch CaniCross in action.

The Goodwoof Games return, inviting you and your dog to compete for your chance to win gold in a variety of disciplines, no matter size or breed; 25m Sprint, Hurdles, Hammer Throw (and Fetch) and Long Jump.

Find a calmer corner and take a break from the crowd while recharging and restoring. New at Goodwoof this year is a new area designed to soothe the body and soul: the Zen Den. Here you will find all of Goodwoof's holistic, spiritual, and healing activities together in one easy to find spot. Explore tarot readings, crystal healing, a pet psychic, forest bathing and even communal sound bathing sessions.

The new Training and Behaviour Stage will give dog owners the opportunity to listen to a range of experts discussing dog training and behaviour. Hosted by Steve Mann, Founder of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT), the stage will feature a timetable of experts in dog behaviour, plus you'll get the chance to book 10-minute slots to discuss training issues with an individual trainer. Talks on the Behaviour and Training Stage will include a Recall Masterclass and a Loose Lead Walking Masterclass.

This is a chance for you and your dog to marvel at some of the canine world's athletes: watch in wonder at champion gundogs and sheepdogs. The viewing platform gives you the perfect perspective as these champions take on trials and put on dazzling demonstrations of their talents.

Goodwoof's take on the ‘best in show’, Chien Charmant is a competition celebrating the bond between dog and human. A panel of judges select dogs and their owners who ooze style, swagger and charm to win daily prizes. There's a variety of categories; Union, Spirit and Swagger. Think you've got what it takes? You need to sign up before your visit.