Botany Bay

Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September, 10am to 6pm

Source: thanetcoast.org.uk (not the council's own site). Rules set by Thanet District Council (via Thanet Coast Project). Checked 24 October 2026.

Many restrictions cover only part of a beach. Follow the signs, and use the source for exact boundaries.

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Getting onto the beach

• 15 steps from the clifftop car park down to the beach, with no ramp or lift. A sloping entrance is reached from the drop-off at the end of Botany Road (very limited parking, no disabled bays).

Access source: Visit Thanet access statement, checked October 2026.

Assistance dogs: most council dog orders and beach bans exempt assistance dogs, such as guide and hearing dogs. Check the source if you are unsure.

Nearby restricted beaches

• Joss BayDogs banned 1 May to 30 September, 10am to 6pm
• Walpole BayDogs on leads 1 May to 30 September, 10am to 6pm
• Stone BayDogs banned 1 May to 30 September, 10am to 6pm
• Viking BayDogs banned 1 May to 30 September, 24 hours
• Louisa BayDogs on leads 1 May to 30 September, 10am to 6pm
• Margate Main SandsDogs banned 1 May to 30 September, 24 hours