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East Suffolk Council: dog rules
Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places
Rules added
- Seasonal no-dog zones on Aldeburgh, Felixstowe, Lowestoft, Southwold, Corton and Thorpeness beaches (Beaches layer).
- Dogs on a lead on Lowestoft and Southwold promenades, Felixstowe seafront gardens, Martello Park, Carlton Marshes and Lound Lakes.
- No dogs in children's play areas.
Extended to June 2028.
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
- Felixstowe (signed areas)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
- Aldeburgh (signed areas)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
- Thorpeness (signed areas)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
- Southwold (signed areas)Dogs banned 1 April to 30 September
- Lowestoft (signed areas)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
- Corton (signed areas)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September