Dog-friendly Hampshire

Bringing your dog on holiday is an important consideration, so here are some suggestions for days out in Hampshire with your four-legged friend.

Hayling Island

Dogs are not allowed on the blue flag beaches from 1st May to 30th September, but are allowed at the following locations:

*From golf club to Ferry
*From funfair to Creek Road at Eastoke
*At Eastoke from Bosmere Road to lifeboat station

On the grass:
*Above the road parallel to Ferry
*Between funfair & Eastoke Corner.

On the promenade:
*On leads only

From 1st October to 30th April dogs are allowed on ALL beaches on Hayling Island.

For further information, please contact the Hayling Island Tourist Information Centre.

The New Forest

Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the New Forest National Park. Take a look at the official guide to walking your dog, download a list of dog-friendly pubs and print off the dog information leaflet with everything you need to know about dog-friendly beaches and attraction, plus cycling with your dog and local vets.

Dog walks in Hampshire

Comprehensive information for dog owners wanting to visit Hampshire's countryside sites and parks.

Accommodation

Click on the 'advanced search' in the blue accommodation search box on the left hand side. If you tick 'dogs welcome' under 'facilities' and then 'establishment features' and click 'search', it will bring back a listing of quality assured accommodation that have told us they accept dogs.