Can my dog go on Westbrook Bay?
Yes, all year, but your dog must be on a lead from 10am to 6pm, 1 May to 30 September.
The rules through the year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Dogs allowed
- On a lead
| Summer | Dogs must be on a lead from 10am to 6pm, 1 May to 30 September. They can be off the lead outside those hours. |
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| Winter | Dogs allowed from 1 October to 30 April. |
| Also | Thanet District Council's dog order runs to about 20 October 2026 and a replacement is being decided, so check signs on the day. |
| Fine | £100 fixed penalty (up to £1,000 if it goes to court) |
On the map
Nearest beaches: Margate Main Sands (0.6 miles), St Mildred's Bay (0.9 miles), Fulsom Rock (1.1 miles).
Where this comes from
These rules are set by Thanet District Council. Read them at the source: Thanet 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 Westbrook Bay?
Yes, all year, but your dog must be on a lead from 10am to 6pm, 1 May to 30 September. In summer: Dogs must be on a lead from 10am to 6pm, 1 May to 30 September. They can be off the lead outside those hours. In winter: Dogs allowed from 1 October to 30 April.
What is the fine for taking a dog on Westbrook Bay during the ban?
Thanet District Council can issue a £100 fixed penalty (up to £1,000 if it goes to court).