43 cute pictures as dog lovers flock to Lancaster’s popular Pups in the Park event

Hundreds of dogs and their owners descended onto a Lancaster park for the Pups in the Park event at the weekend.

By Michelle Blade

Published 25th Mar 2024, 13:40 BST

There were plenty of entries for the fun dog show which had 10 categories and dogs could win 1st, 2nd and 3rd rosettes and a prize.

Inside the Ashton Memorial at Williamson Park which was open to the public, there were artisan and market stalls.

The Canine Company did a demonstration of agility on the hill as well as Wonderdog Training who did a trailing demonstration.

The dog show started at the foot of the Ashton Hall steps and first place in each category returned for the Best in Show awards.

There was even a stall selling soaps and creams for humans and their pets.

People who went to the event said: “Brilliant Sunday at Lancaster for Pups in the Park 2024!”

A woman holds two puppies at the Pups in the Park event in Williamson Park, Lancaster.

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A woman holds two puppies at the Pups in the Park event in Williamson Park, Lancaster. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

A dog and its owner at the Pups in the Park event in Williamson Park, Lancaster.

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A dog and its owner at the Pups in the Park event in Williamson Park, Lancaster. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

A dog and its two owners take a seat at the Pups in the Park event in Williamson Park, Lancaster.

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A dog and its two owners take a seat at the Pups in the Park event in Williamson Park, Lancaster. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Dog owners and their dogs on the grassy hill at the Pups in the Park event in Williamson Park, Lancaster.

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Dog owners and their dogs on the grassy hill at the Pups in the Park event in Williamson Park, Lancaster. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard