Lancashire · beach · England

Blackpool Beach

The central sands have a summer ban. The beach north of North Pier and south of the Mirror Ball stays open.

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Dogs are allowed (from the Mirror Ball south to Squires Gate, and from North Pier north to Anchorsholme).

Right now, 1:44pm: allowed.

Also: Dogs must be on a lead (the promenade between North Pier and South Pier, and anywhere with no barrier between the highway or tram track and the promenade).

For 11 November 2026. Assistance dogs are usually exempt — check the council page.

The rules we hold

Dogs are not allowed (between North Pier and the Mirror Ball opposite the Solaris Centre) from 1 May to 30 September.
Dogs are allowed (from the Mirror Ball south to Squires Gate, and from North Pier north to Anchorsholme).
Dogs must be on a lead (the promenade between North Pier and South Pier, and anywhere with no barrier between the highway or tram track and the promenade).

Official source

Dogs on the beach — Blackpool Council

Blackpool Council. Last checked 11 November 2026.

A breach can mean a fixed penalty. The amount is on the council page.

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