Dog-friendly beaches near Blackpool
By Haven
Discover breaks in Blackpool
Summer was made for enjoying good weather in the company of friends, family and, of course, our four-legged companions. What better place to spend your summer than by the beach, at Britain’s most famous resort town – Blackpool – made even better when you can bring the pooch.
While much of Blackpool’s famous golden mile is off limits to dogs, there are plenty of beaches to explore together in the wider area. This region has some beautiful beaches, from the well-known to those which are a bit more off the beaten track. We’ve compiled this list of dog-friendly beaches in Blackpool to ensure that you can make the most of your beach holiday in canine company.
Blackpool North Beach, Blackpool
Dogs allowed: north of the North Pier all year round
Blackpool is ideal for family days out and you will certainly find something at this classic UK beach resort to please the whole family, including your dog! Blackpool’s North Beach comprises the northern section of the seven-mile “golden mile” that hugs the city’s western coastline. This beach earns its place as one of the best dog-friendly beaches in and around Blackpool thanks to the ample space provided for your pooch to run, play, and swim in safe waters with lifeguards and not having to worry about disturbing anyone or anything. This is due to the rule that allows dogs year-round on North Beach all the way down to the North Pier.
The wide expanse of golden sand is overlooked by elegant 19th-century architecture and is home to Blackpool’s oldest and longest pier. The pier has all the facilities that you and your dog could need, including an arcade, a selection of cafes and restaurants, toilets, a car park, and even facilities that you didn’t know you needed such as palm readers and traditional Victorian tearooms.
Hest Bank Beach, Slyne-with-Hest
Dogs allowed: all year round
Hest Bank is a small town that is home to a pretty, clean, sandy beach and grassy foreshore. The sandflats and saltmarshes that form the Morecambe Bay Hest Bank are an RSPB reserve making it good place to go bird spotting. Please note that you should refrain from wandering into the intertidal area as there is quicksand and dangerous channels.
Dogs are allowed all year round without restrictions, so you’re free to wander where you like with your canine friend. Many litter bins are provided as well as facilities such as a car park, toilets and several shops.
Half Moon Bay, Heysham
Dogs allowed: all year round
Heysham’s Half Moon Bay stretches from the scenic Heysham Harbour Wall all the way to the Heritage Centre at Lower Heysham. Flanked by rocks and backed by grassy hills and a coastal path, this beach is a huge, clean expanse of sand, pebbles and mudflats that is great for walking with kids and dogs. The views of Heysham Power Station and across to Morecambe Bay and towards the Lakeland fells truly steal the show.
We recommend this lovely destination to everyone who likes fishing, hiking, cycling and especially those who want to enjoy the fresh seaside air in the company of their furry friend. There’s a wonderful dog friendly café that is always bustling with visitors, pay a visit to enjoy the excellent hot drinks, food and welcoming atmosphere. Free parking is also available opposite the café, sealing the deal for Half Moon Bay to be ranked as one of the best dog friendly beaches near Blackpool.
Pilling Sands Beach, Pilling Sands
Dogs allowed: all year round
Despite what the name might suggest, Pilling Sands is really more of a salt marsh with large areas of sand. Located on the southern corner of Morecambe Bay, it’s not a beach where you’d find sunbathers and sandcastle makers, but it is a popular area for activities such as horse riding and of course, walking the pooch. The area has a simple, empty beauty to it, and you’ll get plenty of space to clear your mind and refresh yourself.
The 134-mile-long Lancashire Coastal Way passes near Pilling Sands and is a great route for bird watching, but please note that dogs are not allowed on the embankment. The Pilling Sands section of the path is also closed between Boxing Day and Good Friday to protect lambs and birdlife. There is a picnic site at Lane Ends Amenity Area where parking is also available. For other amenities like toilets and refreshments, you will need to visit Pilling village, which is home to the excellent Elletson Arms, a great place for a spot of lunch after a walk.
St. Annes - North Beach, Lytham St Annes
Dogs allowed: all year round, except the central section between the lifeboat station and pier (where they're allowed 1 October until Good Friday)
In the northwest part of Lytham St Annes at Saint Anne's on the Sea, you will find a real paradise for dog walkers - the North Beach. Located just to the north of the Victorian pier, there is plenty of room for canine fun as low tide leaves a mile or so of beach stretching out beyond the dunes every day. These dunes also make for a beautiful place to shelter from the wind if you’re looking to rest up or have a picnic.
Dogs are allowed on this beach all year round and there’s plenty of room to avoid groups and even other dogs if your pooch is a nervous customer. There’s also an annual kite festival every year in August which is a sight to behold - please check the details online for exact dates. There’s paid parking close by but if you drive along the road away from the lines, free parking is also available, though this gets busy in summer. The council have also recently opened toilets and there are plenty of black bins along the beach, keeping this a nice clean stretch of sand.
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Ownership offers in Blackpool
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Terms and conditions
Pre-owned holiday homes from £14,995 – UPDATED 3 Sept 2026
As at 3 Sept 2026, price is available at the following parks: Berwick, Blue Dolphin, Cardigan View, Church Farm, Cleethorpes Beach, Combe Haven, Craig Tara, Doniford Bay, Far Grange, Garreg Wen, Golden Sands, Greenacres, Hafan Y Mor, Haggerston Castle, Lakeland, Littlesea, Marton Mere, Orchards, Presthaven, Primrose Valley, Quay West, Reighton Sands, Rockley Park, Thornwick Bay, Wild Duck and Weymouth Bay. Price can be withdrawn at any time.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Price excludes 2026 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
New holiday homes from £268 per month – UPDATED 3 Sept 2026 Representative Example: Swift Bordeaux 3 Bed 2026 Holiday Home Cash Price of £54,995.00, with a deposit £16,498.50, gives a total amount of credit £38,496.50. Interest rate 5.33% per annum. Representative 9.6% APR. 120 monthly repayments of £491.79. Total charge for credit £20,518.63. Total amount payable £75,513.63
As at 3 Sept 2026, promotion is available at the following parks: Berwick, Blue Dolphin, Cardigan View, Church Farm, Cleethorpes Beach, Combe Haven, Craig Tara, Doniford Bay, Far Grange, Garreg Wen, Golden Sands, Greenacres, Hafan Y Mor, Haggerston Castle, Lakeland, Littlesea, Marton Mere, Orchards, Presthaven, Primrose Valley, Quay West, Reighton Sands, Rockley Park, Thornwick Bay, Wild Duck and Weymouth Bay. Price can be withdrawn at any time.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Quoted monthly price excludes 2026 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
New 2 or 3-bed silver holiday homes with front verandah from £460 per month – UPDATED 3 Sept 2026
Monthly price is based on the purchase of a Victory Ashberry 2 or 3 bed and inclusive of Front Verandah at an average price of £6,500, with a combined priced of £51,495 available at; Blue Dolphin, Kent Coast, Seton Sands, Berwick, Devon Cliffs, Doniford Bay, Hopton, Perran Sands, Golden Sands, Lakeland, Marton Mere, Primrose Valley, Thornwick Bay, Hafan y Mor. Representative Finance example. Package cash price £51,495, less 30% deposit of £15,448.50, gives a loan amount of £36,046.50. 120 monthly payments of £460.49. Total charge for credit £19,212.78. Total amount payable £70,707.78 which includes the deposit amount. The interest rate is 5.33% fixed / 9.6% APR (representative). Price is available independent of site fee offers available. Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England and Wales (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
New Customer offer Terms & Conditions
New Customer Summer 2026 offer is applicable to new customers purchases made at selected Haven parks where customers obtain a quotation between 20 August 2026 and 3 October 2026 and complete the purchase of their holiday home by 30 November 2026. New customers can choose one of the following offers to apply to their sale, with the option to be made at the point of quotation and to form part of the quotation:
Free Site Fees for the remainder of the 2026 season (not available for customers purchasing on Let2offset). A credit equivalent to the value of your site fees due during the 2026 season will be applied to your account balance on completion of your purchase. It cannot be applied to your purchase or refunded in cash. 2027 season (and future) Site Fees will be due for the annual period from 1 March and payable each year thereafter.
10% deposit contribution, up to £3,000. Haven will contribute 10% of the holiday home value (excluding running costs andadditional items (such as decking or storage boxes) up to £3,000.
This offer may be combined with the Owner Referral Offer, but cannot be combined with any other promotional offers.
New customers are customers who do not currently own a holiday home on a holiday park operated by Haven.
This offer is personal to the customer. If a customer sells their holiday home privately mid-2026 season, the new owner of the holiday home may be required to pay a part, or all, of the 2026 Site Fees (as applicable) which will be pro-rata adjusted for the period from completion of their purchase with no discount applied.
As well as the cost of the holiday home itself, customers will also have to pay all other costs associated with the holiday home, including but not limited to any costs normally charged in connection with running costs including insurance, electricity, gas, local authority rates and the maintenance of the holiday home such as winterisation and compulsory safety checks.
For the avoidance of doubt, new customers who move their holiday home to Haven from another park without completing a purchase are not eligible.
This offer is only available at the following parks: Kent Coast, Blue Dolphin, Burnham-on-Sea, Caister-on-Sea, Church Farm, Cala Gran, Combe Haven, Craig Tara, Cardigan View, Devon Cliffs, Doniford Bay, Far Grange, Greenacres, Golden Sands, Haggerston Castle, Hafan y Mor, Hopton, Lakeland, Littlesea, Marton Mere, Orchards, Presthaven, Perran Sands, Primrose Valley, Quay West, Reighton Sands, Rockley Park, Seton Sands, Skegness, Cleethorpes Beach, Thornwick Bay, Wild Duck, Weymouth Bay.
Any images shown are for representational purposes. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England and Wales (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
0% Finance at Far Grange offer is applicable to holiday home purchases made at Far Grange where owners sign up between 20 August 2026 and 31 November 2026 and complete the purchase of their holiday home by 31 December 2026. This offer is only available for Finance provided by Santander Consumer Finance UK.
This offer can be combined with the Owner Referral Offer and Free Site Fees at Far Grange but cannot be combined with any other promotional offers.
0% APR Representative is available for the purchasing of new and pre-owned holiday homes available at Far Grange, with a 30% deposit and a term of 5 years. This promotional offer is subject to holiday home and pitch availability, and finance is subject to status. Bourne Leisure Ltd retains the right to withdraw or amend this promotion at any time.
Representative example. Holiday home cash price £29,995, less deposit of £8,998.50 (30%), gives a loan amount of £20,996.50. 60 monthly payments of £349.94. Total charge for credit £0. Total amount payable £29,995 which includes the deposit amount. The interest rate is 0% fixed / 0% APR representative.
As well as the cost of the holiday home itself, customers will also have to pay all other costs associated with the holiday home, including but not limited to any costs normally charged in connection with running costs including insurance, electricity, gas, local authority rates and the maintenance of the holiday home such as winterisation and compulsory safety checks.
For the avoidance of doubt, new customers who move their holiday home to Haven from another park without completing a purchase are not eligible.
Any images shown are for representational purposes. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England and Wales (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
Terms and conditions
Let2offset - make no site fee payments until 2033
Let2offset is a contractual lettings product that offers eligible owners a guaranteed preferential letting income (re-calculated each year) in exchange for a stipulated number and type of letting breaks (i.e. off peak, peak) as set out in the application documents for each year. Instead of site fees being due annually, it also allows eligible owners to pay site fees and receive letting income in 12 equal monthly instalments; the monthly site fee is charged by Haven after deduction of the letting income.
‘Make no site fee payments until 2033 when using Let2offset’ is available at 33 Haven parks excluding Burnham, Cardigan View, Far Grange, Garreg Wen, Lydstep Beach, Riviere Sands and Seaview. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location but Haven guarantees that there will be no site fee payments due if the eligibility criteria is fulfilled. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance which remain payable. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and inflation.
“Make no site fee payments until 2033 when using Let2offset” is subject to the following eligibility criteria: (i) applicable to new and existing customers who purchase a new Victory Ashberry 3 bed or equivalent silver grade holiday home (https://www.haven.com/caravans-for-sale/ranges) (ii) the purchase must have been made through Haven; and (iii) customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract at the time of caravan purchase. It is not applicable to caravans purchased by private sale and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion and any other promotions or offers issued by Haven from time to time. An example of how “Make no site fee payments until 2033 when using Let2offset” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of a Victory Ashberry 3 Bed holiday home at Seton Sands with a monthly site fee of £701.67 (includes purchasing discount of £17.08) and monthly letting income of £707.92. The monthly difference equates to £6.25, which will be credited to the owner's account. The monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2026 figures. Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
Site fees from as little as £130 a month with Let2offset at Burnham-on-Sea
Let2offset is a contractual lettings product that offers eligible owners a guaranteed letting income at a preferential rate (calculated each year) in exchange for a stipulated number of letting breaks. It also allows eligible owners to pay their site fees and receive their letting income in 12 equal monthly instalments; the monthly site fee amount charged by Haven will be due after deduction of the letting income. ‘Site fees from as little as £130 a month with Let2offset’ is available at Burnham-on-Sea. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance. Offer is subject to availability.
“Site fees from as little as £130 a month with Let2offset” is applicable to new customer purchases of new Victory Ashberry 3 bed or equivalent silver grade holiday home (https://www.haven.com/caravans-for-sale/ranges) through Haven where customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract. It is not applicable to caravans purchased by private sale and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion. An example of how “Site fees from as little as £130 a month with Let2offset” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of a Victory Ashberry 3 bed holiday home at Burnham-on-Sea with a monthly site fee of £783.75 (includes purchasing discount of £19.58) and monthly letting income of £634.00. The monthly difference equates to £130.17 which will be billed to the owner's account monthly. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and inflation. The monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2025 figures. Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence.
Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
Site fees from as little as £160 a month with Let2offset at Lydstep Beach
Let2offset is a contractual lettings product that offers eligible owners a guaranteed letting income at a preferential rate (calculated each year) in exchange for a stipulated number of letting breaks. It also allows eligible owners to pay their site fees and receive their letting income in 12 equal monthly instalments; the monthly site fee amount charged by Haven will be due after deduction of the letting income. “Site fees from as little as £160 a month with Let2offset” is available at Lydstep Beach. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance. Offer is subject to availability. "Site fees from as little as £160 a month with Let2offset” is applicable to new customer purchases of new Victory Ashberry 3 bed or equivalent silver grade holiday home (https://www.haven.com/caravans-for-sale/ranges) through Haven where customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract. It is not applicable to caravans purchased by private sale and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion. An example of how “Site fees from as little as £160 a month with Let2offset” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of a Victory Ashberry 3 bed holiday home at Lydstep Beach with a monthly site fee of £939.58 (includes purchasing discount of £28.83) and monthly letting income of £751.17. The monthly difference equates to £159.58 which will be billed to the owner's account monthly. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and the monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2025 figures. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
Move your caravan to Haven for free - full terms and conditions
This offer is available for holiday home owners not located at a Haven park and that want to relocate their holiday home from their current holiday park a Haven holiday park, subject to pitch availability and the satisfactory completion of our standard onboarding checks. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount or promotion, apart from the free 2026 site fee promotion if applicable to the Haven park. Haven reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time without notice.
In order to be eligible to participate in the offer, your holiday home must be situated within a 50-mile radius of the Haven park that you wish to relocate to. The holiday home must be no more than 15 years old from the date of manufacture and if it has been purchased under a finance agreement, the holiday homeowner must provide confirmation from their lender that the holiday home can be moved to the Haven park.
Haven will transport your holiday home from the entrance of its current holiday park location to the required Haven park and will reimburse your transportation costs up-to a maximum value of £750; any excess must be paid by the holiday homeowner. Haven does not accept any responsibility for any damage that happens to the interior of your holiday home whilst it is being transported to one of our holiday parks. We recommend your holiday home is fully packed down and ready for transportation. Transportation does not include decking. Any decking bought onto a Haven park must be approved by the General Manager of that park to ensure it meets Haven standards. Siting and connection costs for your holiday home on a Haven park will be paid for by Haven. Offer excludes payment of holiday home disconnection at your current park and transportation costs from its current pitch to the entrance of its current park.
Subject to availability and status. Deposit required. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, discount, or promotion. Access to your holiday home is subject to park opening times. Images are shown for representational purposes. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence.
Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.