Home / Newcastle & Tyne & Wear / Sunderland, Roker & Whitburn / Roker Beach
Roker Beach
Dog exclusion zone on Roker beach from 1 May to 30 September. Council signs and the PSPO maps show the exact area; dogs are allowed on the rest of the beach.
Source: Sunderland City Council: Dog Exclusion Zones in force from 1 May (also article 39771, 24 April 2026), checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report a change
Sandy city beach between Roker Pier and the cliffs, below Roker Park.
Dog facts
- Good to know
- Council rule: no dogs 1 May to 30 September in the marked exclusion zone. Check the signs on the day.
Dog-friendly places nearby
- Avenue, Sunderland (Roker) 0.6 milesDog friendly
- Seaburn Beach, Seaburn 0.8 milesSeasonal ban
- Lighthouse, Fulwell 0.8 milesDog friendly
- Promenade, Seaburn 0.8 milesDog friendly
- Seaburn Inn, Seaburn 0.9 milesDog rooms
- Grange, Fulwell 0.9 milesDog friendly
Everything in Sunderland, Roker & Whitburn · All of Newcastle & Tyne & Wear
Want a cottage instead? Dog-friendly cottages in Northumberland
From dog owners
No reviews from dog owners yet. Been here with your dog? Be the first.
General reviews: Google · Tripadvisor. They rarely mention dogs, which is why we ask dog owners below.
Been here with your dog? Add a review
Signs changed at Roker Beach?
Councils review their dog rules every few years. If the signs on the beach say something different, tell us and we'll check the council's latest order. See all dog-friendly beaches and their seasonal rules.