Parents might be interested to hear that Stansted Park is teaming up with Canine Partners and The Hayling Island Bookshop to present a dog-themed fun-filled family day out, "Bark in the Park", in the wonderful surroundings of Stansted House, Rowlands Castle, on Sunday 10 August 2014.

Our friends and colleagues The Hayling Island Bookshop will run events throughout the day featuring Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner Peter Bently (with The Great Dog Bottom Swop for younger readers) and the very energetic Two Steves (Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with Action Dogs for older primary school readers). Entry to the author events is included in the entry ticket along with all the other fantastic activities taking part during the day. Books can be bought at the event for signing by the authors.

See the flyer for more details.

Tickets are available at the Gate on the day at Stansted Park and are £3 per child £5 per adult and £12.50 for a family ticket of up to five. A 10% discount is offered for tickets bought online http://www.stanstedpark.co.uk/. Tickets can also be bought in advance from The Hayling Island Bookshop on 02392 466 620.