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Arun District Council: dog rules

Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places

Rules added

  • Short lead (2 metres or less) in cemeteries and churchyards, and in named gardens and greens such as Steyne Gardens in Bognor and Jubilee Gardens in Arundel. Some promenades need leads 1 May to 30 September.
  • No dogs in play areas, picnic areas, park ponds and lakes, tennis courts, putting greens, skate parks and games courts, or the fenced conservation area in Hotham Park.
  • No dogs 1 May to 30 September from Canning Road to Felpham Sailing Club, and from Felpham East Pier to Norfolk Road, Littlehampton.
  • An officer can tell you to put your dog on a lead.

Current orders expire 5 November 2026. Proposed for the renewal (decided 17 September 2026): no dogs in the West Green water play area, play area and courts in Bognor and short leads elsewhere on the green, no dogs in Place St Maur fountains while running, and leads in Hotham Park 9am to 5pm, 1 May to 30 September. Check signs.

Source: Arun District 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.

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Beaches with dog rules

Named parks, paths and places

  • Steyne Gardens, Bognor RegisOn a lead
  • Jubilee Gardens, ArundelOn a lead
  • Hotham Park, Bognor RegisClose control