South East England
7 towns in this region
Towns in South East England
Explore individual destination guides across South East England. Each town page has walks, beaches, pubs and stays specific to that area.
Brighton Beach (central seafront/Palace Pier area)
Brighton, East Sussex
Zoned · Council-verified
Hastings Beach (Rock-a-Nore/Harbour Arm to Pier)
Hastings, East Sussex
Zoned · Council-verified
Hastings Beach (Bottle Alley to Royal Victoria Hotel)
Hastings, East Sussex
Zoned · Council-verified
Brighton & Hove beaches (outside designated dog-friendly sections)
Brighton and Hove, East Sussex
Zoned · Council-verified
St Leonards Beach
St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex
Dogs welcome year round · Council-verified
Kemp Town Beach
Brighton, East Sussex
Dogs welcome year round · Council-verified
Shotover Country Park
Oxford, Oxfordshire
4 mi · Moderate · Off-lead
Shotover Country Park, a 117-hectare SSSI on Shotover Hill near Oxford, is managed with walking, jogging and dog walking as core permitted uses. Three waymarked trails range from 30 minutes to 2 hours. Free parking is available on Old Road, Headington.
The University Parks
Oxford, Oxfordshire
1.5 mi · Easy · Off-lead
The University Parks in Oxford permit well-behaved dogs kept under control throughout the 70-acre grounds, per the official Rules and Advice page. Sports pitches and the cricket ground carry match-day access restrictions. Riverside paths along the Cherwell and flat lawns make for easy, accessible walking.
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
Rye, East Sussex
4 mi · Easy · Off-lead
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve near Rye, East Sussex, is a dog-friendly coastal nature reserve run by Sussex Wildlife Trust. Dogs can be off lead under close control in most areas but must be on lead along the tidal river mouth path and near grazing livestock. Free parking is available in Rye Harbour village.
Old Winchester Hill and Meon Valley
Meonstoke, Hampshire
5.5 mi · Moderate · Off-lead
Old Winchester Hill and Meon Valley is a 5.5-mile route in Hampshire combining the Iron Age hillfort with its 360-degree views across the South Downs with the Meon Valley below. Dogs are welcome throughout. Five stiles make this better suited to medium and large dogs. Open downland sections allow off-lead running.
Florence Park
Oxford, Oxfordshire
1 mi · Easy · Off-lead
Florence Park is an urban park in east Oxford managed by Oxford City Council, with flat paths suited to short dog walks. The park has play areas, tennis courts and a cafe; on-site car parking is available. The council's listing does not publish a specific dog policy, so owners should keep dogs under control near play areas.
Presuming Ed's
Brighton, East Sussex
Dogs inside
Dogs and kids welcome; cosy cafe atmosphere; well-known local favourite.
Reported dog-friendly, check ahead
Caffe Nero Hove
Brighton, East Sussex
Dogs permitted on outdoor terrace only; standard chain policy.
Reported dog-friendly, check ahead
The Flour Pot Bakery
Brighton, East Sussex
Dogs welcome at outdoor pavement tables.
Reported dog-friendly, check ahead
Salvage
Worthing, West Sussex
Dogs inside
Dog-friendly independent cafe in Worthing town centre.
Reported dog-friendly, check ahead
Bincho Yakitori
Brighton, East Sussex
Dogs allowed on terrace beneath the arches only.
Reported dog-friendly, check ahead
Dulwich & Decorum
Brighton, East Sussex
Dogs inside
Dog biscuits on the counter; actively dog-friendly cafe; North Laine location.
Reported dog-friendly, check ahead
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