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Darlington Borough Council: dog rules

Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places

Rules added

Dogs on a lead in East, North and West cemeteries and other listed land, and when asked.
No dogs on listed land such as play areas and parts of parks (see the council's maps).

Amended order from 1 February 2024.

Source: Darlington Borough Council. Checked October 2026.

Assistance dogs: most council dog orders and beach bans exempt assistance dogs, such as guide and hearing dogs. Check the source if you are unsure.