South Tyneside Council: dog rules

Rules added

• One person can walk at most four dogs.
• Lead of 1.5 metres or less in all cemeteries and South Marine Park, South Shields.
• No dogs in children's play areas or school fields, or on Sandhaven Beach 8am to 6pm, 1 May to 30 September.

Order from 5 November 2023 for three years.

Source: South Tyneside 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.

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Beaches with dog rules

• Sandhaven BeachDogs banned 1 May to 30 September, 8am to 6pm