Southend beaches

Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September

Council says no dogs on Southend beaches in season

Source: Southend-on-Sea City Council. Rules set by Southend-on-Sea City Council. Checked 24 October 2026.

Many restrictions cover only part of a beach. Follow the signs, and use the source for exact boundaries.

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Getting onto the beach

• Ramps straight onto the sand at Chalkwell Beach, Jubilee Beach (Marine Parade) and Shoebury Common; decking onto the beach at Thorpe Bay.
• Wheelchairs (not beach wheelchairs) can be borrowed from the Visitor Information Centre: book on 01702 212534.
• Blue Badge bays in all town centre car parks. The council lists accessible and Changing Places toilets.

Access source: Visit Southend, 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.

Nearby restricted beaches

• Tankerton (Pier Avenue to The Street)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
• Herne Bay central (Pier to Lane End)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
• Brightlingsea (West Marsh Point)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
• Clacton (Pier to Martello Bay, and north-east)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
• Minnis BayDogs banned 1 May to 30 September, 24 hours
• Holland-on-Sea (two stretches)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September