Dog-Friendly Beaches in Brighton

The most reliable dog beach in the city, in front of and just east of the Hove Lawns Café. Dogs are permitted year-round, including throughout the summer ban that applies to most of the central seafront. Pebble underfoot rather than sand, with a gentle slope into the sea — water bowls available at the café outside.

A wide pebble cove at the eastern edge of the Brighton & Hove boundary, framed by chalk cliffs. Dogs are welcome year-round, with off-leash access tolerated when the beach is quiet. Tidal: at low tide a long flat sand strip emerges. The Undercliff Walk leads back toward Brighton Marina, fully dog-friendly on leash.

From 1 October to 30 April, the entire central Brighton beach — pebbles, beach huts and arches — opens to dogs off-leash. From 1 May to 30 September, dogs are not permitted on this stretch at any time. The winter walk between the two piers is one of the great UK seaside experiences for dogs, with rolling waves and almost no crowd.