Brighton central beaches

Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September

Dog-friendly stretches remain open

Source: sussexexpress.co.uk (not the council's own site). Rules set by East Sussex councils. 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

• Wheelchair-accessible beach area below the Brighton Centre, beside Shelter Hall, and the 850-metre Black Rock boardwalk across the beach from Volk's Railway to Duke's Mound.
• Changing Places toilets at Shelter Hall (near West Street), Sea Lanes and the Colonnade on Madeira Drive.
• Extra Blue Badge and other parking on the new Madeira Drive layout.

Access source: Brighton & Hove City Council, 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

• Worthing Beach (Heene Road to Splash Point)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September, 24 hours
• Seaford (Edinburgh Road to West View)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
• Goring BeachDogs banned 1 May to 30 September, 24 hours
• Littlehampton (East Pier to Norfolk Road)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
• Eastbourne (Wish Tower to Pier)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
• Felpham (Canning Road to Sailing Club)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September