Get into the holiday spirit with our Festive Waggy Walk around beautiful Barry Island. Join our Hope team for an afternoon filled with festive cheer and Christmas magic. This event has been kindly sponsored by The Regal Mutt meaning that every pound raised will be making even more of a difference.

Registration for the event is £8 per dog including a free doggy bandana, humans go free. So dig out your Christmas jumpers and bring family and friends along to enjoy this great fundraising event.

Arrive at 1pm to get signed in and then we'll head out from Whitmore Bay on Barry Island (by the colourful beach huts) at around 2pm, walking a picturesque three mile circular walk. Taking in the breathtaking views from the clifftops as we head out to sandy Jacksons Bay. The walk will continue on solid paths and sand for three miles, finishing up where we started.

We encourage each dog (and their humans) to fundraise for Hope Rescue's work as part of the event. If you raise £50 then you can claim a limited addition Hope Rescue fleece headband.

You'll also be able to buy some of our delicious homemade doggy deli treats, hand made crafts and warm up with a hot drink.

Event Details:

Registration opens: 1pm
Walk starts: 2pm
Registration fee: £8 per dog
Humans: Free

Christmas is a joyful time, but it also brings an increase in the number of dogs needing our care, that's why we need your help, we'd love to raise anything you can or give a donation on the day - every penny makes a difference and we need your help now, more than ever.

Explore our much-loved stalls, featuring:

Handmade by Hope: Local crafts and holiday gifts
Merchandise: Shop our branded products, Christmas cards, and get your 2026 calendar
Doggy Deli: Treats for your four-legged friends
Information Stand: Learn more about the important work we do, what's on, fostering and adoption.
We do ask that all dogs are kept on lead for the duration of the walk.