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Sandhaven Beach
Dogs are banned from Sandhaven beach from 8am to 6pm, 1 May to 30 September every year. Outside those hours and dates dogs are allowed.
Source: South Tyneside Council: Dogs on the beach, checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report a change
South Shields' main sandy beach below Ocean Road and the Gypsies Green.
Dog facts
- Good to know
- Council rule: no dogs 8am to 6pm, 1 May to 30 September on the whole beach. Check the signs on the day.
Dog-friendly places nearby
- Marine, South Shields 0.2 milesDog friendly
- Ship & Royal, South Shields 0.4 milesDog friendly
- Littlehaven Beach, South Shields 0.5 milesDogs all year
- Stags Head, South Shields 0.5 milesDog friendly
- Low Lights Tavern, North Shields 0.7 milesDog friendly
- Shenanigans, South Shields 0.8 milesDog friendly
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Signs changed at Sandhaven 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.