Working sheep dog demonstrations

The 2026 schedule has started. Stay tuned for updates by regularly checking our website and social media channels.

Every Thursday* at 6pm at Bennett Head, Watermillock, near Ullswater.

Working sheepdog demonstration every Thursday* at 6pm at Bennett Head, Watermillock, near Ullswater.

* Please check our calendar below for the most recent sheepdog demo schedule updates.

* Please note that our sheep dog demos take place at a different location to the farm - see below for details. 

* The Lake District’s weather forecast is renowned for being very unpredictable please take this into consideration and pack a jacket.

*We have select seating but with the rising popularity of the sheepdog demos if you would like to guarantee a seat please do bring a camping chair.

See our sheepdogs working a flock of sheep. Learn how sheepdogs are trained from youngsters to fully trained dogs. See the dogs run the sheep around a typical trial course. The demonstration will finish with two dogs working as a brace team.

Demonstrations will be held every Thursday throughout May, June, July, August & September at 6pm regardless of the weather and will last approximately 1 hour and a half.

Admission Charge - Adult £10.00 / Child: £5.00 / Child under age 4: Free.

Cash & BACS payments taken.

Farmer herding white sheep on green pasture under cloudy sky
People sitting behind an orange safety fence watching a dog race. Two Border Collies are in a small black tub at the front, one sitting inside with tongue out, the other on the grass beside.
A dog running and playing in a grassy field of yellow wildflowers with trees and a fence in the background on a sunny day.
A man with gray hair and a beard, wearing a brown jacket, is looking at his phone outdoors. In the background, there are three people, a woman kneeling and two men standing, with a barn and trees behind them.
Black and white Border Collie dog lying on grass in foggy outdoor setting.
Man standing outdoors on a farm, surrounded by sheep and a dog, with trees and open sky in the background.
A black and white dog lying on the grass with its tongue hanging out, outdoors on a cloudy day.
A black and white Australian Shepherd running in a grassy field dotted with small yellow flowers on a sunny day with a farm barn, trees, and mountains in the background.
Two Border Collies on a grassy field with mountains in the background. One dog is sitting while the other is standing, both on leashes held by a person.
A black and white dog standing in a green field with small yellow flowers, a large tree, a stone wall, and a car in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A black and white dog walking through a green grassy field with yellow flowers, a stone wall, trees, and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
Two dogs watching a flock of sheep grazing in a field at sunset.
Two dogs, a Border Collie and a Sheepdog, sitting on a grassy field on a sunny day with rolling hills and scattered trees in the background.
A dog and a cat sitting on an ATV in a pasture with sheep grazing at sunset, mountains in the background.
A happy scruffy dog with light brown and gray fur, sticking out its face through a metal gate, outdoors on a grassy and rocky area with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
A black and white dog lying in a grassy field with small yellow flowers, behind a stone wall with wooden posts and barbed wire, under a blue sky with some clouds.
A black and white dog with a red collar running in a grassy field with yellow flowers, behind a line of green bushes and trees under a blue sky with clouds.
Two Border Collies, one standing and one lying down, outdoors on a wooden platform, with a fenced field and cloudy sky in the background.
A happy black and white dog with its tongue hanging out lying on a surface outdoors with trees and a blue sky in the background.
A black and white dog running through a green grassy field with yellow flowers, a stone wall in the background, and a partly cloudy sky overhead.
A man in a dark green long-sleeve shirt smiling and walking outdoors near two Border Collie puppies on a wooden cart, with a green field and cloudy sky in the background.
A dog running toward the camera on a grassy field with a group of people sitting and standing in the background, blurred. The scene is outdoors on a cloudy day.
A dog running across a grassy field on a sunny day with a background of trees and a fence.
A man walking through a sheep pen with several white sheep. In the background, green rolling hills and trees are visible under a partly cloudy sky.
A black and white dog with its tongue hanging out standing in grass near a wire fence and a white sign labeled 'GIN'.
A large herd of sheep and a few goats grazing on a grassy field with trees and hills in the background.
A man in gray t-shirt and beige shorts playing with a black and white Border Collie dog in an open grassy field surrounded by trees with a hilly landscape in the background.
A group of people sitting on the grass outdoors, watching an event, with a woman standing and taking a photo or recording with her phone. Some kids are sitting in strollers, and the background features trees and a mountainous landscape.
A young woman with dark hair tied up in a bun, wearing a light-colored tank top and denim shorts, standing in a grassy field with a flock of sheep. In the background, there is a large green tree, a wooden fence, and rolling hills.
A black and white dog running on a grassy field with its tongue out.
A large, fluffy dog with gray and white fur sitting on grass, surrounded by people, some of whom are petting or holding the dog, outdoors on a green lawn.
Group of people gathered outdoors during daytime, engaging in conversation, with chairs and a scenic green landscape in the background.
Two men are shaking hands outdoors in a grassy field with rolling hills in the background, surrounded by other people engaging in a social gathering.
Two people sitting outdoors on chairs next to a wire fence with tall grass and plants behind them. The man is clapping, and the woman is sitting with her hands on her lap, both looking thoughtful or attentive.
Two black and white Border Collie dogs sitting outside near a fence with signs labeled 'BARN', 'PIK', and 'PICK,' on a grassy area with tall green plants and trees in the background.
A large group of people sitting outdoors, watching an event or performance, with some clapping and others taking photos. The setting appears to be in a park or similar green space on a sunny day.
A group of people sitting outdoors on blue chairs, attending an event in a grassy field, with two speakers standing in front of them under a partly cloudy sky. A hay bale and a fenced area with ducks can be seen in the background.
A person with curly blonde hair and sunglasses, in outdoor green grass, holds a black and white puppy, surrounded by several other puppies, with a blurred background of trees and signs.
A group of people sitting and standing outdoors on a grassy field, enjoying a sunny day. There are adults and children, some clapping and smiling, with trees and hills in the background. An orange mesh barrier runs along the right side of the image.
A man with a beard in a green shirt and cap walks in a field, holding a stick, with a dog nearby and a small fenced area containing goats or sheep in the background.
Three men talking outdoors, one wearing a green shirt with 'Miller Farming' logo, the other two in dark jackets, with blurred trees and a green landscape in the background.
Two Border Collies in a fenced outdoor area with signs labeled 'Pik' and 'Barni', surrounded by green grass and trees.

How to find us?

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BENNETT HEAD, WATERMILLOCK, ULLSWATER, THE LAKE DISTRICT CUMBRIA. POSTCODE : CA11 0LT

Sheep dog demo summer 2026 schedule

For more information / enquiries please get in touch 07900467075 / Millerfarminguk@gmail.com

View dates on calendar below.

2026 SEASON STARTS MAY 1ST

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