Dog Friendly Thanet

Click on the links below, where we have listed details to help if you are planning to bring your dog to the coast, including beach byelaws, attractions that accept dogs and pet friendly accommodation. Be sure to double check with the venue before arriving.

Dog Friendly Accommodation

Find the perfect place for you both to rest your head from hotels and guesthouses to self-catering cottages. It’s always advisable to contact your preferred accommodation before booking to check for any additional charges and to make sure the dog-friendly rooms are available.

Dog Friendly Attractions

From grottos and tunnels to mini golf and guided walks, your four-legged friend can join the adventures. Look out for water bowls and dog treats available for your furry friend.

Dog Friendly Places to Eat and Drink

Whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a drink many of our hospitality venues welcome man’s best friend. 

Dog Friendly Beaches​

The sandy beaches of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate offer the perfect playground for dogs to let off some steam running around chasing a ball or jumping in the waves. Dogs are permitted on most of our beaches all year round with restrictions in place between 1st May and 30th September (Exemptions are in place for Assistance Dogs). There are beach byelaws and restrictions to help protect our coastline and the marine, bird and wildlife around it. Download a copy of the Dog Beach Byelaws here. 

Find out more about Dog Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) here

Sharing the Coast with our Wildlife

Don’t forget to watch out for winter birds during October to March, as they can be easily disturbed by dogs and need to be protected. To find out more about responsible dog walking and how you can look after our coastal environment, click here. 

The Great Outdoors

We may be known for our beaches but there are a number of parks and green spaces available for that all important stretch of the legs (not just the dogs). Whether it's feeling the wind in your hair along the cliff top greens or marvelling at the changing colours of the leaves in a park, there is plenty of open space.

Transport

• Bus and Open Top Bus Travel - Dogs are welcome to travel on buses but must be on a lead at all times and it is at the driver's discretion. The driver will consider things like if there is already another pet on the bus when making their decision.
• Train Travel - Up to two small dogs are free to travel on Southeastern trains but must be on a lead, kept off the seats and not be a nuisance to other passengers.

Dog Training Videos

Bird Wise East Kent has teamed up with Beeching Animal Behaviour Consultancy to create a series of training videos for dogs and their owners, each focussing on a specific command: Sit, Stay, Leave, Heel and Recall. The videos show how you can safely share the coast with nature and avoid disturbing migratory birds, they are available on YouTube.

*Please help keep walks enjoyable for all by being a responsible owner: Keep dogs in sight, bag and bin, and watch out for birds and wildlife*