The Beach at Bluewater Shopping Centre returns for summer 2018

by Lauren Abbott

It's back, and the promise is that this year it will be bigger and better than before.

Bluewater Shopping Centre is bringing The Beach to the shores of the shopping centre for another summer.

The Village car park was transformed last year into a seaside paradise with a large splash pool, sand, deck chairs and refreshments.

Relax and enjoy some outside time at The Beach
Relax and enjoy some outside time at The Beach

There was also attractions and numerous rides to keep everyone entertained.

Perfect for a family day out - or a place to keep the kids entertained alongside a shopping trip - the attraction was a popular addition to the shopping centre's summer timetable.

The Beach reopens on July 14
The Beach reopens on July 14

Bluewater says this year's attraction will be a theme park 'like no other' and visitors will once again find everything that they might at the seaside including the water, sand and hopefully some sun!

There will be rides for families, adults and children to ensure something for everyone with many of the old favourites from last year together with some exciting new additions to the fairground line-up.

Bumper cars were among last year's rides
Bumper cars were among last year's rides

There will also be a number of shows and activities during July and August on select days, including Punch and Judy, pirate treasure hunts, bubble making and puppet show with Bubble Mania, circus workshops and a teddy bears picnic.

The beach opens to visitors for the first time on Saturday, July 14.
It will remain open for the entire school summer break, closing on Sunday, September 3 just before children return to school.

Children enjoy The Beach at last year's opening
Children enjoy The Beach at last year's opening

Entry is £3 per person, rides and attractions cost extra, and it is open Monday to Sunday from noon until 9pm.

For more details, opening information and to purchase ride tokens in advance visit thebeachbluewater.com

And to see what Our Kent Family throught of The Beach last year, read their review and some helpful hints and tips here.

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