Brighton and Hove · beach · England

Brighton and Hove seafront

From May to September, dogs are limited to the signed dog-friendly beaches. From October to April, every beach is open.

Brighton and Hove seafront · Brighton and Hove

RESTRICTED

Dogs are not allowed (any beach that is not signed as dog-friendly) from 1 May to 30 September.
Dogs are allowed (the beaches on the council’s dog-friendly map).

Also: Dogs must be on a lead (the promenade).

For 1 May 2027. Assistance dogs are usually exempt — check the council page.

The rules we hold

Dogs are allowed from 1 October to 30 April.
Dogs are not allowed (any beach that is not signed as dog-friendly) from 1 May to 30 September.
Dogs are allowed (the beaches on the council’s dog-friendly map).
Dogs must be on a lead (the promenade).

Dog-friendly stretches are mapped at https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/libraries-leisure-and-arts/seafront/dog-friendly-beaches-map — including Hove Lagoon (huts 457 to 376), Central Hove (huts 212 to 153), Hove Lawns, the Peace Statue stretch, and east of the hand-railed groyne from Rottingdean towards Saltdean. Follow the sign if it disagrees with this summary.

Official source

Dogs on the beach — Brighton & Hove City Council

Brighton & Hove City Council. Last checked 11 November 2026.

A breach can mean a fixed penalty. The amount is on the council page.

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