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Photo: Saltburn Sands by Trevor Littlewood, CC BY-SA 2.0
Seaham, Easington, Horden and Blackhall Rocks along the Durham Heritage Coast: sea glass beaches, clifftop paths and the wooded denes running down to the sea, with Castle Eden Dene the biggest. Check the beach rules in summer before you let the dog off.
Hotels, inns and places to stay in Seaham and the Durham coast
4 placesPubs and cafés in Seaham and the Durham coast
13 placesDays out in Seaham and the Durham coast
2 placesSee all dog-friendly pubs with rooms in County Durham
Confirmed by venue or Official dog policy the place told us its dog rules, or we checked its own published policy. Dog friendly per CAMRA (or a tourist board) means a trusted guide lists it as dog friendly; we've asked the venue for the details, so check where dogs can go.
Photo: Alpin Stewart, 2018, CC BY-SA 2.0 The Seaton Lane Inn
Dog roomsOfficial dog policyInn with rooms just inland from Seaham's beaches.
Source: Inn Collection Group dog-friendly page · checked 26 Oct 2026
Photo: Andrew Curtis, 2010, CC BY-SA 2.0 Seaham Hall
Dog roomsOn leadGardenOfficial dog policyFive star clifftop hotel and spa at Seaham with dog friendly ground floor garden suites, each with its own hot tub.
Source: Seaham Hall: Dog-friendly stays · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Cottages · Wingate
Rest at the Nest (The Covey and Kingfisher lodge)
Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County DurhamFarm stay near Wingate, a short drive inland from Castle Eden Dene, with a large house for 12 and waterside lodges for two.
Source: Visit County Durham: Waterside Lodges at Rest at the Nest · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Cottages · Seaham
Milbanke House
Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County DurhamTwo bedroom holiday let in Seaham sleeping four, managed by Host and Stay, close to the seafront and harbour.
Source: Visit County Durham: Milbanke House · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Malc McDonald, 2015, CC BY-SA 2.0 Dalton Park
On leadsOfficial dog policyOutlet shopping centre at Murton near Seaham where dogs on short leads can go into dozens of stickered shops.
Source: Dalton Park: Dog Friendly · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Nature reserve · Hawthorn
Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve
On leadsDogs insideOfficial dog policyWooded coastal dene run by Durham Wildlife Trust, known for snowdrops and bluebells, running down to the sea at Hawthorn Hive.
Source: Durham Wildlife Trust: Hawthorn Dene · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Pub · Old Shotton, near Peterlee
Royal George
Bar onlyDog friendly per CAMRAVillage pub at Old Shotton near Peterlee.
Source: CAMRA WhatPub · checked 26 Oct 2026
Photo: Andrew Curtis, 2010, CC BY-SA 2.0 Crow's Nest
Bar onlyDog friendly per CAMRAMarston's family pub on the Seaham seafront serving food daily, with front tables and a pool table in the bar.
Source: CAMRA WhatPub: Crow's Nest, Seaham · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Graham Hogg, 2022, CC BY-SA 2.0 Coalface
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRAChurch Street bar in Seaham with its own piano, busker nights and a rear patio, open Friday to Sunday.
Source: CAMRA WhatPub: Coalface, Seaham · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Pub · Seaham
Oddfellows Arms Irish Pub
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRAIrish themed pub on Church Street in Seaham, reopened in 2024, with a real fire, garden and sports on TV.
Source: CAMRA WhatPub: Oddfellows Arms Irish Pub, Seaham · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Pub · Seaton
Dun Cow
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRAVillage pub in Seaton just inland from Seaham with a real fire, garden, parking and busker nights.
Source: CAMRA WhatPub: Dun Cow, Seaton · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Pub · Dalton-le-Dale
Fox & Tree
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRAFood led pub on Stockton Road at Dalton-le-Dale, just west of Seaham, with a dedicated dog snug.
Source: CAMRA WhatPub: Fox & Tree, Dalton-le-Dale · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Restaurant · Hawthorn
Stapylton Steakhouse
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRASteakhouse pub on the village green at Hawthorn, close to Hawthorn Dene, closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Source: CAMRA WhatPub: Stapylton Steakhouse, Hawthorn · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Ian S, 2013, CC BY-SA 2.0 Half Moon
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRAStonegate pub on the green at Easington Village serving lunch and evening meals, with a garden and step free access.
Source: CAMRA WhatPub: Half Moon, Easington Village · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Russel Wills, 2026, CC BY-SA 2.0 Dancing Betty
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRACarvery pub at the Dalton Park outlet centre in Murton with a covered patio and outdoor play area.
Source: CAMRA WhatPub: Dancing Betty, Murton · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Café · Crimdon
The Dunes Café
Dogs insideDog friendly per Visit County DurhamBeach café at the Crimdon car park, a handy stop after a walk on the sands or through the wooded dene.
Source: Visit County Durham blog: Five fab dog friendly attractions in Durham · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Richard Cooke, 2010, CC BY-SA 2.0 Seaham beaches
Dogs all yearCouncil dog rulesSeaham's beaches on the Durham coast, known for sea glass, where dogs are welcome all year round.
Source: Durham County Council: review of the dog control order 2023 · checked 26 Oct 2026
Photo: Steve Daniels, 2012, CC BY-SA 2.0 Durham Coast (National Trust)
On leadsOfficial dog policyNational Trust clifftop paths and denes from Seaham to Horden, including Hawthorn Dene and the Tina's Haven reserve.
Source: National Trust: Durham Coast · checked 28 Oct 2026
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