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Eastbourne Borough Council: dog rules
Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places
Rules added
- Dogs on a lead all year in Hampden Park, Princes Park, Manor Gardens, Motcombe Gardens, Howard and Wilmington Squares, Hide Hollow and Ocklynge cemeteries, and both Sovereign Harbour marinas.
- Dogs on a lead on the lower promenade from 1 May to 30 September (not the Western or Middle Parades).
- No dogs at any time in Devonshire Park, the Sovereign Park picnic area and named playgrounds.
- No dogs on the beaches between the Pier and the Wish Tower, 1 May to 30 September.
Fixed penalty up to £75.
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.
Beaches with dog rules
- Eastbourne (Wish Tower to Pier)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
Named parks, paths and places
- Hampden Park, EastbourneOn a lead
- Princes Park, EastbourneOn a lead
- Manor Gardens, EastbourneOn a lead
- Motcombe Gardens, EastbourneOn a lead
- Ocklynge Cemetery, EastbourneOn a lead
- Devonshire Park, EastbourneNo dogs