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King Edward's Bay
Dogs are not allowed on the beach from 1 May to 30 September. Fine for breaking the ban: £100 (press, quoting the council).
Source: North Tyneside Council, King Edward's Bay, checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report a change
A small sheltered cove below Tynemouth Priory, sometimes called Short Sands.
Dog facts
- Good to know
- Council rule: no dogs 1 May to 30 September on the whole beach. Check the signs on the day.
Dog-friendly places nearby
- Turks Head (The Stuffed Dog), Tynemouth 0.2 milesDog friendly
- The Priory, Tynemouth 0.2 milesDog friendly
- Barca Art Bar, Tynemouth 0.2 milesDog friendly
- Lola Jeans Tynemouth, Tynemouth 0.2 milesDog friendly
- Cumberland Arms, Tynemouth 0.2 milesDog friendly
- Tynemouth Market, Tynemouth 0.4 milesDog friendly
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Signs changed at King Edward's Bay?
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