Our beach rules

To keep our beaches clean, safe and accessible, we have some rules about what is and is not allowed.

Dogs 

Dogs are welcome on most of our beaches as long as they are under control and any mess is cleared up straight away. 

During the summer months when our beaches are very busy, we do not allow dogs onto some areas. 

Between 1 May and 30 September each year, you cannot take your dog onto these areas of the beach: 

  • Bognor Regis – from Bognor Regis Sailing Club ramp to Gloucester Road 

  • Felpham – from Canning Road to Felpham Sailing Club 

  • Littlehampton – from East Pier to Norfolk Road 

Dogs should be kept on a lead when walking on the promenades alongside these areas.  

Horses 

We do not allow horses on any beach between 10am to 6pm from 1 May to 30 September. 

If you do want to ride your horse on the beach outside these times, be aware the shingle sea defences may make access difficult. 

BBQs 

We do not allow BBQ’s on our beaches.

BBQ areas are provided on green spaces adjacent to the beaches in Littlehampton and Felpham, where the appropriate large metal BBQs with fire bins attached are in place for public use.

Never put a disposable BBQ in a litter bin. Only use the approved fire bins at our designated BBQ areas. 

Metal Detecting 

Metal detecting is allowed on our beaches, but please ask permission first.  

Email neil.oconnor@arun.gov.uk or call 01903 737951 to get permission before you start metal detecting on our land. 

Jet skis 

Jet skis and personal water craft can be launched from the public slipway in Surrey Street, Littlehampton. 

You will need to get a personal water craft permit from the Littlehampton Harbour Master before launching from Littlehampton.

Failing to get a permit can lead to a £2500 fine.