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Dog-friendly Sunderland & South Shields

35 tail-wagging places to eat, drink, walk and explore with your dog in Sunderland & South Shields.

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

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.
Showing 11 of 11 places · Walks & Beaches
Littlehaven BeachPhoto © Miles via GoogleWalks & BeachesLittlehaven BeachSouth Shields, Sunderland & South ShieldsDogs allowed all year with no restrictionsMarsden BeachPhoto © ian laybourn via GoogleWalks & BeachesMarsden BeachSouth Shields (Marsden Bay), Sunderland & South ShieldsDogs allowed all year with no restrictionsMowbray ParkPhoto © Amanda Middleton via GoogleWalks & BeachesMowbray ParkCity Centre, Sunderland & South ShieldsDogs off-lead permitted in top half; on-lead on the Winter Gardens sideNorth Marine ParkPhoto © Ethan via GoogleWalks & BeachesNorth Marine ParkSouth Shields, Sunderland & South ShieldsDogs welcomeWalks & BeachesRoker and Seaburn Coastal PromenadeRoker to Seaburn, Sunderland & South ShieldsDogs welcome on the promenade year-round; observe beach exclusion zones in summerWalks & BeachesRoker BeachRoker, Sunderland & South ShieldsDog-friendly outside marked exclusion zone; ban left of the pier to the park slipway 1 May-30 Sep, GBP 100 fineRoker ParkPhoto © Sergejs Nikitins via GoogleWalks & BeachesRoker ParkRoker, Sunderland & South ShieldsDogs on lead; bins provided; on-lead near cafe and formal areasWalks & BeachesSandhaven BeachSouth Shields, Sunderland & South ShieldsDogs banned pier to Trow Point 1 May-30 Sep between 8am-6pm, GBP 100 fine (GBP 50 if paid in 7 days)Walks & BeachesSeaburn BeachSeaburn, Sunderland & South ShieldsDog-friendly outside exclusion zone; ban opposite Morrisons to steps at Whitburn/Dykelands Road 1 May-30 Sep, GBP 100 fineSouth Marine ParkPhoto © David Lamb via GoogleWalks & BeachesSouth Marine ParkSouth Shields, Sunderland & South ShieldsDogs welcome; on lead in busy areasWalks & BeachesThe Leas and Whitburn Coastal ParkBetween Sunderland and South Shields, Sunderland & South ShieldsDogs welcome under close control; keep on lead near cliff edges; bins on site

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Dog-friendly Sunderland & South Shields, 35 places · Where Can I Take My Dog?