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Newark and Sherwood District Council: dog rules

Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places

Rules added

Dogs on a lead in about 12 places, including Newark Castle Grounds, London Road Cemetery, Mount Road Cemetery and Lakeside in Balderton, and Wilson's Field in Farnsfield.
No dogs in about 75 places, mostly play areas and enclosed playing fields, and Lowdham cemetery.
Put your dog on a lead if an officer asks. Pick up.

From a 2022 report on the orders; renewed district-wide in 2024.

Source: nottstv.com (not the council's own site). 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.