Dog Owners Urged to Check Beach Rules Before Booking Cornwall Holidays

As August reaches its peak holiday season, Park Holidays UK is urging dog owners to double-check local beach rules before booking or heading to the coast. Seasonal restrictions are now in place across many parts of the UK, with dozens of popular Cornwall beaches included.

Cornwall’s Seasonal Dog Bans

In Cornwall, restrictions typically run from July to 31st August, enforced daily from 10 am to 6 pm. Several beaches have full summer bans during this time, including:

• Polzeath Beach

• Porthmeor, Porthgwarra, Porthgwidden, Porthcurno

• Porthleven West, Sennen Beach, Swanpool and Trevone

Violating these Public Spaces Protection Orders can lead to fines of up to £1,000. View our article for a full list of dog beach restrictions here.

Warnings for Other UK Holiday Destinations

Similar restrictions apply elsewhere in the UK. In East Sussex, major seaside towns such as Brighton & Hove, Eastbourne, Seaford, Hastings, and parts of Bexhill and Camber Sands have bans from 1st May to 30th September.

In Wales, Caswell Bay in Swansea enforces a ban from 1st May to 30th September, while across the UK hundreds of beaches operate seasonal restrictions during this period.

Advice from Park Holidays UK

Kelly Johnstone, Head of Brand & Content at Park Holidays UK, said:

“We understand dogs are part of the family, and nothing beats that seaside splash! But with beach dog bans active this August, it’s really important to check local rules before you book or travel. That helps avoid surprises and keeps everyone safe and welcome.

“Many of Park Holidays UK’s coastal holiday parks remain dog-friendly, often situated near beaches that are off-leash outside restricted hours, or totally accessible to dogs year-round, such as; St Osyth Beach near Seawick Holiday Park in Essex, or Pevensey Bay Beach near Pevensey Bay Holiday Park in Sussex*”

Planning Ahead for a Stress-Free Holiday

Park Holidays UK encourages dog owners to plan trips around these restrictions and recommends checking local council websites or using resources such as The Beach Guide for up-to-date rules before travelling.

This approach ensures that every member of the family – including the four-legged ones – can enjoy a safe and welcome break by the sea.