Nottinghamshire &amp; Derbyshire


<p>Looking for dog-friendly Christmas events and Santa Paws visits? There&#8217;s a sackful of canine Christmas photo opps and dog-friendly festive events in the &#8216;hood this season. We&#8217;ve rounded up the top picks.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/sq-santa-dog-longshaw-estate-NT-Images-Rebecca-Hughes-1024x1024.jpg" alt="santa feeds dog at longshaw estate derbyshire" class="wp-image-16111" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/sq-santa-dog-longshaw-estate-NT-Images-Rebecca-Hughes-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/sq-santa-dog-longshaw-estate-NT-Images-Rebecca-Hughes-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/sq-santa-dog-longshaw-estate-NT-Images-Rebecca-Hughes-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/sq-santa-dog-longshaw-estate-NT-Images-Rebecca-Hughes-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/sq-santa-dog-longshaw-estate-NT-Images-Rebecca-Hughes-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/sq-santa-dog-longshaw-estate-NT-Images-Rebecca-Hughes-1100x1100.jpg 1100w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/sq-santa-dog-longshaw-estate-NT-Images-Rebecca-Hughes.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Christmas at Longshaw, NT Images / Rebecca Hughes</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-meet-santa-paws-bike-amp-boot-hope"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRLApgzjrQV/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Meet Santa Paws</a>, Bike &amp; Boot, Hope</h2>



<p>After the perfect festive photo opp? Bring your pooch to meet Santa Paws at the most dog-friendly of hotels, brilliant <a href="https://www.bikeandboot.com/peak-district" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bike &amp; Boo</a>t in the Peak District. Expect for festive fun, treats and very cute photos. </p>



<p><strong>When: </strong>On<strong> Sun 7, 14 &amp; 21 Dec</strong>, from 12pm-2pm. Costs £5, or free when you dine in the <a href="https://nottsderbyshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/bike-boot-peak-district-derbyshire/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bareca</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-winter-santa-paws-ilam-park"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/ilam-park-dovedale-and-the-white-peak/events/b11fbd18-b9a4-4843-9c4e-66148f047994" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Winter Santa Paws</a>, Ilam Park</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/10/Ilam-Thorpe-Could-NT-Annapurna-Mellor.jpg" alt="Ilam thorpe cloud NT Images" class="wp-image-6372" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/10/Ilam-Thorpe-Could-NT-Annapurna-Mellor.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/10/Ilam-Thorpe-Could-NT-Annapurna-Mellor-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/10/Ilam-Thorpe-Could-NT-Annapurna-Mellor-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/10/Ilam-Thorpe-Could-NT-Annapurna-Mellor-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: NT Images, by Annapurna Mellor</figcaption></figure>



<p>It’s a wintry celebration of all things canine at this National Trust festive fun day at beautiful Ilam Park in the Peak District. Dogs of all shapes, sizes, and talents can step up and have a go on a doggy assault course and parade around for rosettes. Dressing up is encouraged (for you and your four-legged friend). The big man himself may make an entrance too, so cameras at the ready. </p>



<p><strong>When: Mon 22 Dec</strong>, from 1.30pm-2.30pm in front of Ilam Hall, free event.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-festive-dog-walk-amp-meet-santa-paws-clumber-park"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/clumber-park/christmas-at-clumber" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Festive Dog Walk &amp; meet Santa Paws</a>, Clumber Park</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/Dog-at-Clumber-National-Trust-Images-Annapurna-Mellor-1024x683.jpg" alt="dog and woman on seat at clumber park notts" class="wp-image-16103" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/Dog-at-Clumber-National-Trust-Images-Annapurna-Mellor-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/Dog-at-Clumber-National-Trust-Images-Annapurna-Mellor-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/Dog-at-Clumber-National-Trust-Images-Annapurna-Mellor-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/Dog-at-Clumber-National-Trust-Images-Annapurna-Mellor.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">National Trust Images / Annapurna Mellor</figcaption></figure>



<p>Join the annual doggie Christmas jumper walk at Clumber Park and enjoy a cuppa and a free mince pie in Central Bark, the dog-friendly cafe, afterwards.&nbsp;Time it right (see below) and your pooch can meet Santa Paws too (and a special treat).</p>



<p><strong>When: </strong>The festive dog walks kicks off at 10am on&nbsp;<strong>Wed 17 Dec</strong>; Santa Paws will be at Central Bark<strong> Sat 20,&nbsp;Sun 21&nbsp; &amp; Mon 22 Dec&nbsp;</strong>from 10am-12pm &amp; 12.30pm-2pm<strong>. </strong>Costs&nbsp;£2 per hound.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-trees-amp-a-dog-walk-longshaw-estate"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/longshaw-burbage-and-the-eastern-moors/christmas-at-longshaw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas Trees &amp; a dog walk</a>, Longshaw Estate</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/Cjhristmas-Longshow-frame-and-dog-NT-Images-by-Rebecca-Hughes-1024x683.jpg" alt="mum and daughters and dog in christmas frame at longshaw estate derbyshire peak district" class="wp-image-16106" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/Cjhristmas-Longshow-frame-and-dog-NT-Images-by-Rebecca-Hughes-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/Cjhristmas-Longshow-frame-and-dog-NT-Images-by-Rebecca-Hughes-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/Cjhristmas-Longshow-frame-and-dog-NT-Images-by-Rebecca-Hughes-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/Cjhristmas-Longshow-frame-and-dog-NT-Images-by-Rebecca-Hughes.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">NT Images / Rebecca Hughes</figcaption></figure>



<p>For more than 50 years Longshaw has been selling Christmas trees and people come from far and wide, to select their special tree and mark the start of the festivities.&nbsp;It&#8217;s also a popular spot for a dog walk, making for plenty of festive photo opps with the pooch.</p>



<p><strong>When: </strong>Until <strong>21 Dec.</strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-jingle-paws-christmas-tour-brewhouse-amp-kitchen-nottingham"><a href="https://www.pupup.cafe/event/nottingham-jingle-paws-christmas-tour-%F0%9F%A7%91%F0%9F%8F%BC%F0%9F%8E%84/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jingle Paws Christmas Tour</a>, Brewhouse &amp; Kitchen, Nottingham</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/pup-up-cafe-large-1024x683.jpg" alt="dog having christmas photo taken at the pup up cafe nottingham" class="wp-image-16220" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/pup-up-cafe-large-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/pup-up-cafe-large-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/pup-up-cafe-large-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/pup-up-cafe-large.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pupupcafe/#" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@pupupcafe</a></figcaption></figure>



<p>The Pup-up Café is heading to Nottingham for a full-on festive day of photos, doggie mingling and fun. With stacks of space, toys and even ball pits, up to 50 dogs can mingle per session while you pick up Christmas themed photos and props, and get some pro pics taken by a photographer.&nbsp;The bonus for all your doggie dedication? Unlimited puppuccinos with toppings plus&nbsp;treats for all the doggos.</p>



<p><strong>When: Sat 7 Dec</strong> at 2pm &amp; 3.30pm, Costs £12 per dog owner, under 8s cost £5.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-meet-santa-paws-nottinghamshire-centre-mansfield"><a href="https://www.jerrygreendogs.org.uk/event/nottinghamshire-santa-paws-2025/?srsltid=AfmBOoqQABJHKlVReYanA-o4ZMV5ZuezjZwmBoTF2mee5in8dPKZilNA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Meet Santa Paws</a>, Nottinghamshire Centre, Mansfield</h2>



<p>Bring your pooch along for a photo with the big man and take home a Christmas present for your dog. The Christmas spirit will be flowing for canines and humans, with stalls, raffles, refreshments, and more, while you support the work of Jerry Green Dogs to find safe, loving homes for rescue dogs in need.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>When: Sun 14 Dec, </strong>slots available between 12pm and 3pm, £8.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-santa-paws-dog-walk-kedleston-hall"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/kedleston-hall/events/3b014312-ab25-421a-a31b-4f3060a90565" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Santa Paws dog walk</a>, Kedleston Hall</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/Christmas-dog-walk-Longshaw-NT-Images-by-Rebecca-Hughes-1024x683.jpg" alt="dog in red fleece suit christmas at longshaw" class="wp-image-16109" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/Christmas-dog-walk-Longshaw-NT-Images-by-Rebecca-Hughes-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/Christmas-dog-walk-Longshaw-NT-Images-by-Rebecca-Hughes-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/Christmas-dog-walk-Longshaw-NT-Images-by-Rebecca-Hughes-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/12/Christmas-dog-walk-Longshaw-NT-Images-by-Rebecca-Hughes.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">NT Images by Rebecca Hughes</figcaption></figure>



<p>Bring your pooch for a morning dog walk in the gorgeous parkland at Kedleston Hall. You&#8217;ll join other dog walkers for a 1.7mile walk to get into the festive spirit. Festive dress welcome (but not essential) for dogs.</p>



<p><strong>When: Sun 14 &amp; Sun 20 Dec</strong>, 10am.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.gardenking.co.uk/events/view/santa-paws-pet-grotto-with-festive-woods" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pet grotto &amp; festive walk</a>, Garden King, Swadlincote</h2>



<p>Another pawsome photo opportunity for pets. Here, they can meet and have their photo taken with Santa, receive a pet toy, vefore taking a winter walk walk around the Festive Woods. Warm up in dog-friendly restaurant Wags and Whistles afterwards, with hot drinks and puppuccinos on offer.</p>



<p><strong>When: Wed 10 &amp; 17 Dec, </strong>costs £12pd (per dog) and £3pp.</p>



<p><em>Main image: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pupupcafe/#" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@pupupcafe</a></em></p>



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Santa Paws! Winter dog walks, Santa visits and festive photo opps with the pooch

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