Popular UK Beach Bans Traditional Donkey Rides After 100 Years

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Expanded summer animal restrictions bring a historic seaside business in South Wales to an end.

The Ban Applies to Coney Beach in Porthcawl

The Tradition Lasted More Than 100 Years

Donkey Rides Were Not Singled Out

The Restriction Runs Through Summer

Four Porthcawl Beaches Are Covered

Other Beaches Remain Animal-Friendly

Animal Welfare Has Divided Opinion

The Waterfront Is Being Transformed

Another Century-Old Attraction Has Already Closed

The Decision Marks a Wider Cultural Shift

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A familiar British seaside tradition has ended at Coney Beach in Porthcawl, South Wales, after more than a century. The Bateman family, whose donkey-riding business operated there for generations, has been told it can no longer offer seasonal rides on the sand.

The change was not introduced through a rule targeting donkey rides alone. Bridgend County Borough Council extended its summer dog restrictions to cover nearly all animals, making it impossible to issue the licence the family needs between May and September.

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