Dog-friendly beaches · Sussex
Dog-friendly beaches in Bognor Regis & Littlehampton
4 beaches, 1 with dogs allowed all year and 3 with summer or zone restrictions.
Photo: Brian Gillman (cropped), CC BY 3.0
These are the dog rules published by the councils and landowners that manage each beach, checked in October 2026. Restrictions usually apply to particular stretches, so look for the signs on the day.
| Beach | Dogs | When restricted |
|---|---|---|
| Bognor Regis Beach | Some zones restricted | 1 May to 30 September |
| Felpham Beach | Some zones restricted | 1 May to 30 September |
| Littlehampton East Beach | Some zones restricted | 1 May to 30 September |
| West Beach, Climping | Dogs allowed all year | — |
- Some zones restricted
Bognor Regis Beach
Bognor Regis · Arun District Council
Dogs are banned from the beach between the Bognor Regis Sailing Club ramp and Gloucester Road from 1 May to 30 September. Other stretches of the Arun coast are open to dogs all year. Arun is consulting on renewing its dog PSPOs, which run until 5 November 2026, so the rules may change after that.
- Restricted
- 1 May to 30 September
- Leads
- On a lead on the promenade from the Sailing Club ramp to Gloucester Road, 1 May to 30 September.
Sources: arun.gov.uk, arun.gov.uk (2), arun.gov.uk (3), arun.gov.uk (4)
- Some zones restricted
Felpham Beach
Felpham · Arun District Council
Dogs are banned from the beach between Canning Road and Felpham Sailing Club from 1 May to 30 September. The rest of the Felpham shore is open to dogs all year.
- Restricted
- 1 May to 30 September
- Leads
- On a lead on the promenade from Canning Road to the barrier 370 yards east of Blakes Road (1 May to 30 September), and on the beach-hut greenswards all year.
Sources: arun.gov.uk, arun.gov.uk (2), arun.gov.uk (3)
- Some zones restricted
Littlehampton East Beach
Littlehampton · Arun District Council
Dogs are banned from the beach between the East Pier and Norfolk Road from 1 May to 30 September. The beach east of Norfolk Road is open to dogs all year.
- Restricted
- 1 May to 30 September
- Leads
- On a lead on the promenade from Arun Parade to Norfolk Road, 1 May to 30 September.
Sources: arun.gov.uk, arun.gov.uk (2), arun.gov.uk (3)
- Dogs allowed all year
West Beach, Climping
Climping · Arun District Council
West Beach is not one of Arun's restricted summer beaches, so dogs can use it all year. Dogs must be on a lead on the West Beach boardwalk.
- Leads
- On a lead on the West Beach boardwalk, all year.
Sources: arun.gov.uk, arun.gov.uk (2)
After the beach
Dog-friendly pubs and places to stay a short drive inland, from our South Downs directory.
- Dogs welcome
The White Hart
A town pub on Queen Street, the only one on the east bank of the Arun, with a log fire in the centre of the pub and a side courtyard.
Dogs welcome.
- Dogs welcome
The Black Rabbit
A Hall & Woodhouse pub on the river at Offham, just outside Arundel, with views across the Arun to Arundel Castle, a real fire and a stop on walks through Arundel Park.
Listed as dog-friendly by the pub.
Checked on the venue's own website, October 2026.
- Dogs in some areas
The George at Burpham
A village pub at Burpham, in the downs just north-east of Arundel.
Dogs welcome; diners with dogs eat in the bar.
- Dogs welcome
St Mary's Gate Inn
A Hall & Woodhouse inn with rooms on London Road beside Arundel Cathedral, close to where the Monarch's Way enters Arundel Park.
Dog friendly, with dog-friendly bedrooms.
- Selected properties
Sykes Cottages
A national letting agency with cottages, lodges and pods in and around Arundel, several of them dog-friendly.
Not every cottage takes dogs; check the listing.
- Dogs in some areas
The Swan Hotel
A hotel and pub on Arundel High Street, a short walk from the castle, with a number of rooms set aside for guests with dogs.
One dog per stay in selected rooms; fee applies, request when booking.
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