No official statement on metal detecting found. The council's Beaches, Seafront and Public Space Protection Orders pages do not mention it. Contact the council before detecting.
We couldn't find a published rule. Foreshore owned by the Crown Estate follows the Crown Estate's terms; for council-owned beaches, ask the council before you dig. We emailed them on 9 Nov 2026 and will update this page if they reply.
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