Picnics aren’t just for people anymore. Ahead of National Dog Day (August 26th), dog food brand Wagg is making it easier than ever for pet parents to include their dogs in one of the nation’s summer staples – the picnic. So, to celebrate the launch of its new Chews range, Wagg is unveiling six special ‘Pupnic’ benches in dog-friendly parks throughout Great British green spaces, across multiple weekends, and Heaton Park in Manchester is one of them.
The dog-sized benches, made from sustainable materials, sit around 30cm high and are expertly sized to accommodate both big and small breeds; ensuring no dog is left out of the one-of-a-kind experience. Because after all – why should humans have all the fun?
When will the ‘Pupnic’ benches be at Heaton Park?
On Monday 25th August, the ‘Pupnic’ benches will be popping up in Manchester’s Heaton Park, giving dog owners the chance to treat their pups to a unique, dog-sized, Wagg-fuelled picnic experience. Dogs can look forward to taste-testing samples of the new Wagg Chews range, with flavours like Banana & Peanut Butter Bars, Steak Skewer Twists and Fish Finger Sticks.
Wagg treats favourites will also be available for doggy sampling at the ‘Pupnic’ benches – in flavours like, mini sausage BBQ bangers, picnic staple ham and cheese Toastie and dog-friendly Carrot Cake. Visitors to the ‘Pupnic’ benches can also scan a QR code, entering them into a prize draw to win a £500 voucher.
Boasting 600 acres of land, Heaton Park offers vast open space for dogs to roam off-lead and explore, both when the Pupnic benches arrive and in general day-to-day life. The park will be hosting their National Dog Day celebrations on Monday 25th August, so grab a refreshment at one of the cafes where you and your pup can unwind, and enjoy a ‘Pupnic’ bench – both of you.
Sarah Lyle, Brand Manager for Wagg said: “At Wagg everything we do is driven by our passion for dogs. With the launch of our new chews in much-loved human flavours, and the accompanying ‘Pupnic’ benches, we hope to bring local communities and dog lovers together in a fun and creative way. After all, we believe dogs should be brought in on the fun too!”
Look out for the ‘Pupnic’ benches at:
- Heaton Park, Manchester – 25th August 2025, (9am – 5pm)
- Birkenhead Park, Liverpool – 30th August 2025, (9am – 5pm)
- Llys y Fran Lake, Pembrokeshire – 31st August 2025, (10am – 5pm)