Worcester Racecourse Family Fun Day

National Hunt racing and pony races on the track are the excuse, but the real draw for a lot of people will be on the lawn: a Fun Dog Show with ten deliberately light-hearted categories (Waggiest Tail, Most Handsome Dog, Best Puppy), plus "Home Run Hounds" — a parade of rescue greyhounds looking for homes.

It's an easy one to bring the whole household to, dog included, without anyone needing to know the first thing about racing. Under-18s go free with a paying adult, so check the racecourse's own site for adult ticket pricing before you book.