Sunderland & South Shields has 35 dog-friendly places: 10 dog-friendly pubs, 9 cafés and places to eat, 11 walks and beaches, 3 days out and 1 place to stay. Here is where we would start with a dog.
Where to start in Sunderland & South Shields
Best dog walkThe Leas and Whitburn Coastal ParkDogs welcome under close controlBest dog-friendly beachSeaburn BeachDog-friendly outside exclusion zoneBest off-lead spotMowbray ParkDogs off-lead permitted in top halfBest dog-friendly pubThe Seaburn InnDesignated dog-friendly pub and restaurant areas with water bowls and treatsBest coffee or biteColmans Seafood TempleDogs welcome at the downstairs takeaway and outside seating (not the restaurant)Best rainy-day optionFunky Beach CafeDog friendly with lickable frozen yoghurt for dogsWhere to stayThe Seaburn Inn (rooms)Up to two dogs from GBP 15 per night
Dog-friendly Sunderland & South Shields: good to know
- 6 dog-friendly beaches nearby — several have summer restrictions, so check the “dogs welcome today” status before you set off.
- 9 places welcome dogs indoors, not just in the garden.
- 1 spot for a good off-lead run.
- Plenty of spots lay on water bowls and treats for your dog.
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