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North Tyneside Council: dog rules

Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places

Rules added

No dogs on Whitley Bay, Long Sands, King Edward's Bay and Cullercoats Bay beaches from 1 May to 30 September.
No dogs in 55 children's play parks. Dogs on a lead in cemeteries and on Whitley Bay promenade, and whenever an officer asks.
Pick up after your dog.

Orders renewed for three years in September 2026.

Source: northumberlandgazette.co.uk (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.

Beaches with dog rules