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Crawley Borough Council: dog rules

Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places

We've only partly added this council's dog rules. Check the source for the full order.

Partly added

Tilgate Park: dogs on a lead (2 metres max) around the main lake, Peace Garden, main lawn and golf course; the perimeter path is not included. £100 fixed penalty.
No dogs in the Tilgate Park children's playground. A bookable dog paddock is available at Tilgate.

Tilgate order renewed 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028.

Source: Crawley Borough 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.