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Can my dog go on Bexhill Beach (central)?
Yes, but part of the beach is closed to dogs from 1 May to 30 September.
The rules through the year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Dogs allowed
- Part of the beach closed to dogs
| Summer | Part of the beach is closed to dogs from 1 May to 30 September: no dogs from Brockley Road, by the Sovereign Light Cafe, east to Brassey Road, including the beach around Bexhill Sailing Club. Dogs must be on a lead on the promenade. |
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| Winter | Dogs allowed on the whole beach from 1 October to 30 April. |
| Fine | Fixed penalty |
Where to go instead
On the map
Nearest beaches: Cooden Beach (1.8 miles), West St Leonards Beach (2.6 miles), St Leonards Beach (Bottle Alley to the Royal Victoria Hotel) (3.9 miles).
Where this comes from
These rules are set by Rother District Council. Read them at the source: Rother District Council dogs on beaches.
Last checked: 17 October 2026. Seen a different sign? Tell us and we will check it.
Common questions
Can I take my dog to Bexhill Beach (central)?
Yes, but part of the beach is closed to dogs from 1 May to 30 September. In summer: Part of the beach is closed to dogs from 1 May to 30 September: no dogs from Brockley Road, by the Sovereign Light Cafe, east to Brassey Road, including the beach around Bexhill Sailing Club. Dogs must be on a lead on the promenade. In winter: Dogs allowed on the whole beach from 1 October to 30 April.
What is the fine for taking a dog on Bexhill Beach (central) during the ban?
Rother District Council can issue a fixed penalty.
Where can I take my dog near Bexhill Beach (central) instead?
Cooden Beach, where dogs are allowed all year.