They say nothing is as good for you as sea air - and that's true for our four-legged friends too!
A trip to Whitstable Harbour is a must for the whole family. While there are lots of treats for their humans, there are also some rather special ones in Whitstable Harbour Market just for pooches. The whole Harbour area including The South Quay Shed and The Harbour Garden café are all very dog friendly, with plenty of seating around the market and inside South Quay Sheds.
Just before we tell you all about the dog fun bits, here are just a few of the regulations around dogs on the promenades and beaches.
- If you are walking to the harbour from Tankerton, dogs must be kept on a lead (maximum 2 metres) along the promenade from Pier Avenue and West to The Street.
- From the 1st May to the 30th September, dogs are not allowed on the beach level at all in the above location.
- In other areas, if an officer appointed by CCC requests a lead be used, this must be adhered to.
- As the area around the harbour does get quite a lot of foot & paw traffic we would suggest dogs are kept on a lead and of course clean up that poop and dispose of in the bins. This is a working harbour, and it's important to keep the waters free of plastic.
- Once you have visited the market, you can walk along the promenade to Whitstable Beach, which is dog friendly all year around, but please remember to clean up after your dog.
The House of Dawg
If you're after some serious shopping for your pampered pooch, this is the place. Beautifully hand designed and made in Kent by Cheryl-Ann, the House of Dawg range of collars, leads, poop bags (all to match of course) will ensure your pup stays stylish. Products from from Juicy Dog, Flower Power, XOXO to Tattoo and So 80’s, there will be a style your dog will sport beautifully.
And for the cooler weather, coats, jumpers and hoodies, as well as cooling bandanas for the summer, your dog will always look totally stylish and be equipped for walks throughout the year.
When the sensible shopping is finished then there are toys of all descriptions including ball throwers and so many fluffy toys!
The Mug and Bone Shop
This would be the equivalent to a human’s favourite food hall, but it’s just for dogs! This is the spot for Gourmet Dog Treats, selling ethically sourced treats and chews only from UK farms. The hut guarantees treats are all natural & healthy and perfect for training too. Julia is the expert behind the business but all the team can guide you through the products and explain the benefits of each, such as treats to get rid of worms naturally and without chemicals, ask them for the explanation!
When you can’t choose then go for a Boredom Buster Boxes for £ 10 and £ 10.95. Covering a range of textures, flavours and structures, you can let your furry friend choose one every day.
There is plenty of seating around the food huts so you can keep your pooch happy whilst you enjoy the human treats on offer. Once you have visited the market you can walk along the promenade to Whitstable Beach which is dog friendly all year around, but please remember to clean up after your dog.
