The Fouling of Land by Dogs (Warwick District Council) Order 2026

To remove faeces deposited by their dog from any land to which the public have access in the Warwick district and which is open to the air (including land which is covered but open to the air on at least one side).

Dogs on Leads by Direction Order 2026

To keep a dog on a lead when told to do so by an authorised officer on any land to which the public have access in the Warwick district and which is open to the air (including land which is covered but open to the air on at least one side).

Dogs on Lead Order 2026 

To keep a dog on a lead at all times in the following areas:

  • Jephson Gardens, Royal Leamington Spa
  • Leamington Cemetery
  • Milverton Cemetery
  • Warwick Cemetery
  • Kenilworth Cemetery
  • Pageant Gardens
  • Victoria Park (Parts of see map)
  • St Nicholas Park (Parts of see map)
  • Abbey Fields (Parts of see map)
  • Bowling green spectator area
  • All other sports grounds, fields, and pitches not subject to the Dogs Exclusion (Warwick District Council) Order 2026, when in use for authorised sporting purposes.
  • Footpaths and pavements adjacent to public highways
  • Council-owned carparks

Where only parts of the location/park are subject to this requirement, the extent of the restricted area is shown on the GIS maps.

Dog Exclusion Order 2026

To Prohibit from taking dogs into any of the following areas:

  • Any clearly demarcated children's play areas, paddling pools, bowling greens, multi-use game areas, tennis courts, or putting greens, skate parks, and crazy golf where signage indicates a dog exclusion zone (whether through text and/or symbols).
  • The main racetrack surface at Warwick Racecourse, except when directly crossing the track via designated public access points.
  • Mid-Warwickshire (Oakley Wood) Crematorium, excluding the car park when used to access Oakley Wood directly.
  • Newbold Comyn - Learn to ride area

Please note by Act of Parliament, The Warwick District Council Act 1984 Section 4. (5)(b) - according to this Act, Warwick Racecourse have the right to close the public footpaths for the entirety of a race day and for the four days prior to a race day. However, the Racecourse find that a closure window of three hours prior and one hour following is ample for their purposes for a normal race day. Temporary signs are put in place by the Racecourse on race days to advise members of the public.

View the sealed order

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