DOGFEST, the UK’s biggest and best day out for dogs, their families and animal lovers of all ages is back - with even more for 2019.

Now entering its sixth year, DogFest will take place in the grounds of three stately homes including Tatton Park from June 15 to 16.

The events promise celebrity appearances and expert talks, dog displays, educational sessions and fun, have-a-go activities, with TV’s Clare Balding and Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick confirmed as special guests.

Everything is geared towards celebrating the bond between dogs and people and promoting animal welfare.

All this plus live music sets, street food and shopping galore for pooches and people alike.

National treasure and presenter of Crufts’ TV coverage - and such shows as BBC Radio 4’s Ramblings, Clare Balding stars for the first time at DogFest.

Famed for her love of dogs, she will headline on the main stage with anecdotes from her life – and those of her four-legged friends.

Clare will lead the Great Dog Walk where she’ll chat to people all around the course (it has 2K and 4K routes). She’ll also award prizes for DogFest’s ‘Fun Dog Show’.

TV’s Supervet Professor Noel Fitzpatrick will front a special interactive feature for younger visitors.

The world-leading orthopaedic-neuro veterinary surgeon will also open The Great Dog Walk, and will also deliver a special talk for fans purchasing VIP tickets.

A-listers of the furry variety will also be in evidence - at the ‘Dogs of Instagram’ Hound Hangout.

On DogFest’s main stage, well-known faces will host mass participation activities with hundreds of dogs and their owners coming together.

They’ll include the canine ‘doga’ craze (AKA doggy yoga where pets and people de-stress together) and ‘wag & tone’ aerobics sessions.

Huge group sessions will teach festival-goers basic obedience training – for dogs of all abilities. And there’ll be bands playing the stage throughout the weekend.

The Activity Arena will show back-to-back canine entertainment with stunts and routines from the UK’s most skilful dog display teams.

Other ‘Dogs with Jobs’ (such as rescue and assistance dogs) will showcase their talents.

There’s fun all the way with dog dancing, Dog Diving is one of the biggest crowd-pleasers, where furry volunteers line up to leap into an aquasports pool, while new this year is Fido’s Lido, a giant paddling pool for pups and people alike.

Also new for 2019 is the Big Dog Dig, where pups can catch the scent of buried goodies and scrabble away to get to the loot.

Temptation Alley is another firm favourite. Wayward pooches are called by owners through a course of tempting toys and treats.

And hay bale racing does what it says on the tin. Dogs large and small have a blast as they race over straw obstacles.

At DogFest even novices can try out agility: running up ramps, tearing through tunnels and clearing jumps like a pro, with encouragement from owners and DogFest’s helpers.

Flyball is a real high energy event. Dogs will have the chance to test their skills over hurdles, land on a springboard, catch a ball, turn in mid-air and rocket back to the finish line.

A ‘just for fun’ dog show will crown the ‘happiest dog, ‘the one with the waggiest tail’ and so on through to the ‘Best in Show’.

Each weekend will be packed with talks, demonstrations and Q&A sessions. New for 2019 is DogFest’s ‘Pup Park’, where pups of all breeds shapes and sizes can meet other youngsters. All must be inoculated and protected.

DogFest promises a weekend of summer fun for children too.

While they can have a go at activities throughout the festival, one of the highlights will be a special kids’ obstacle course where they can race with their dogs over tyres, hay bales and scramble nets.

Visitors can enjoy artisan food and coffee vans, gin-tastic bars and other food and drink stalls, and DogFest’s Shopping Village.

Further information can be found at dog-fest.co.uk Tickets are available from dogfest.seetickets.com/content/ticket-options