Eastbourne

Eastbourne is a great place to visit if you have dogs. The South Downs National Park, the sea and the sweeping beaches are all on the doorstep and so many of the local businesses welcome our four-legged friends. With all year-round access to some beaches and some fabulous walks along the South Downs Way, as well as the 1066 Country Walk and Cuckoo Trail, there is plenty of choice and some stunning scenery with brilliant opportunities for dogs to have a great off lead run. Go exploring in the forests of Abbots Wood, Butchers Hole, Friston Forest, or enjoy the wide open space of the Seven Sisters Country Park, Arlington Reservoir, East Dean and Shinewater Park. Or visit the stunning cliffside beaches of Holywell with lots of rock pools to explore at low tide and then walk to the sparkling Harbour for some great restaurants. With castles, gardens and many other heritage sites to explore, doggie attractions nearby also include the Big Barn – a playground for pooches, along with private hire walking fields for safe exercise space. Eastbourne’s shopping centre The Beacon, is dog friendly, and there are several pet stores and plenty of dog groomers on hand for an extra special spa day, and there is even a Hydrotherapy centre, a private hire dog swimming pool, canine massage and a self service dog wash! Many hotels will go the extra mile for your pet, with pet-friendly rooms, special menus and dog sitting services. Many cafes will also offer dog friendly treats including doggy ice cream! Pick up a free Dog Friendly Eastbourne brochure from Eastbourne Visitor Centre or download online at VisitEastbourne.com (available from 2024). Or chat to one of the Friends of Eastbourne Seafront team, situated on the seafront, or pop into the Seafront Office for advice on where to visit with your dog.