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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea: dog rules

Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places

Rules added

  • Dogs on a lead in the formal gardens and woodland of Holland Park, and in Avondale Park.
  • No dogs in Redcliffe Square Gardens, park playgrounds or the Kyoto Garden.
  • Off-lead dogs must be supervised and kept out of flower beds. Pick up.

Park rules. Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park are Royal Parks (see Royal Parks pins).

Source: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. 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.

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