Dog-friendly beaches · Sussex
Dog-friendly beaches in Brighton & Hove
4 beaches, all 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton seafront beaches | Some zones restricted | May to September inclusive |
| Hove beaches | Some zones restricted | May to September inclusive |
| Rottingdean beaches | Some zones restricted | May to September inclusive |
| Saltdean beach | Some zones restricted | May to September inclusive |
- Some zones restricted
Brighton seafront beaches
Brighton · Brighton & Hove City Council
Dogs are banned from the city's beaches from May to September except on stretches marked with a 'dog friendly' sign. In Brighton these are the beach from the west wall of Brighton Marina to the Volk's Railway station opposite New Steine, and the beach in front of and east of the Meeting Place Café up to the large groyne with the life ring. This comes from the order text in the council's 2023 committee papers; the order runs to October 2026 and the council has consulted on renewing it, so check the signs.
- Restricted
- May to September inclusive
Source: democracy.brighton-hove.gov.uk
- Some zones restricted
Hove beaches
Hove · Brighton & Hove City Council
From May to September dogs are banned from Hove's beaches apart from signed dog-friendly stretches: east of the Lawns Café at the bottom of St John's Road, in front of the King Alfred car park, and east of Hove Lagoon. The order runs to October 2026 and is up for renewal.
- Restricted
- May to September inclusive
Source: democracy.brighton-hove.gov.uk
- Some zones restricted
Rottingdean beaches
Rottingdean · Brighton & Hove City Council
From May to September dogs are allowed only on signed dog-friendly stretches of the city's beaches. Near Rottingdean these are from the west Marina wall to the Rottingdean slope, and between Chailey Avenue and Arundel Drive West. The order runs to October 2026 and is up for renewal.
- Restricted
- May to September inclusive
Source: democracy.brighton-hove.gov.uk
- Some zones restricted
Saltdean beach
Saltdean · Brighton & Hove City Council
The beach between Longridge Avenue and the city boundary is one of the signed dog-friendly stretches, so dogs can use it all summer. Other city beaches are dog-free from May to September unless signed. The order runs to October 2026 and is up for renewal.
- Restricted
- May to September inclusive
Source: democracy.brighton-hove.gov.uk
After the beach
Dog-friendly pubs and places to stay a short drive inland, from our South Downs directory.
- Dogs in some areas
The John Harvey Tavern
A Harvey's pub opposite the brewery shop in Lewes, with a real fire.
Dogs welcome downstairs only, on a lead.
- Dogs welcome
The Swan Inn
A traditional Lewes local with low ceilings, wonky walls and an open fire: every bit the country pub of yesteryear.
Dogs welcome.
- Dogs welcome
The Snowdrop Inn
A walker-friendly pub in Lewes with two sunny gardens.
Dogs and walkers welcome.
- Dogs welcome
The Juggs
A Shepherd Neame pub in a 14th-century cottage in Kingston near Lewes, whose village street leads up to the South Downs Way about two miles from Lewes station.
Listed as dog friendly; a dog Sunday roast is offered.
- Selected properties
Classic Cottages
A letting agency with cottages in and around Lewes, including pet-friendly Cliffe Cottage in the town centre.
Not every cottage takes dogs; check the listing.
- Dogs in some areas
The White Hart
A historic coaching inn on Lewes High Street, now run as a Heartwood Inn, with dog-friendly bedrooms and areas set aside for drinking and dining with dogs.
Dogs accepted in dog-friendly rooms for a fee; confirm limits when booking.
See all our dog-friendly beaches.