Celebrate Father's Day with the whole family! Bring your furry friends along for a wander around the gardens, lay out a picnic on the lawns, go blossom hunting around the estate, and soak up the glorious spring weather. Plus, enjoy pop-up markets, take part in a Dog & Owner Look-Alike contest, and get your own ‘Pawtrait’.
This Father’s Day, we’re rolling out the green carpet for dads and their beloved dogs. For one special Sunday each year (out of respect for our resident bird population), Rippon Lea opens its gates for families and their four-legged members to enjoy the beautiful grounds together.
Bring your furry friends along for a wander around the gardens, lay out a picnic on the lawns, go blossom hunting around the estate, and soak up the glorious spring weather.
Dress to impress and purchase your ticket to join the Dog & Owner Look-Alike contest. Celebrate the uncanny resemblance between you and your dog, with the winning duo taking home a fabulous hamper of dog accessories valued at $250. Entry to the contest is $10.
Don’t forget to capture the charm, the whiskers, and those matching grins in a paw-some portrait. Celebrate the bond between you and your dog with a professional photographic portrait by Award-winning photographer, Suzanne Phoenix. Photo sessions are $10 per session, with pictures available to be purchased online after the event. See below for full details.
It promises to be a tail-wagging good time for all!
What’s On:
Market Stalls open 10am – 3pm
Dog & Owner Look-Alike Contest, taking place at 1.30pm on the main lawn. Entry ticket $10.
Dad & Dog Pawtraits photo sessions from 11am to 1pm. Pre-booking is highly recommended. Cost is $10 per session.
Sausage Sizzle running from 11.30am to 1.30pm (or until sold out), and tea & coffee available to purchase from the Gatehouse all day.
Mansion – Open House: Open from 11am – 2pm (additional charge for entry, sorry no dogs allowed inside).
Please note all dogs must stay on a leash at all times. Dog drop bags will be available at the entry.