Wharf Green will be transformed into an urban beach this summer, bringing a taste of the seaside to the town centre, from 25 to 29 August from 10am to 5pm, daily.
Organised by inSwindon BID Company, the first ever free urban beach experience comes complete with a man-made beach, deckchairs, buckets and spades, children’s rides, seaside music, soft volleyball, food and trade stalls and a giant deck chair.
Saturday 25 August will see the official opening at 10am, followed by a ‘Family Beach Party’ from 2pm tp 6pm with live DJ, glitter face painting, games, competitions and more.
Di Powell, inSwindon Chief Executive said: “We’re thrilled to be welcoming Swindon’s first urban beach experience to the town centre. The programme of events is brimming with something for everyone to enjoy. We feel it’s a chance for the whole family to get together and experience something new right on their doorstep, whilst taking advantage of being able to shop, grab a drink or a bite to eat.”
There will also be exclusive beach themed activities which will take place daily between 12pm and 3pm including Beach Fitness on Sunday with Buzz Gym who are offering Zumba and Soft Volley Ball tasters, Children’s Donkey Rides on Monday 27, Live Music and Dance on Tuesday 28 and an afternoon of beach mayhem with a live children’s entertainer playing games, ballooning and more on Wednesday 29 August.
Local retailers Lush will also be offering free samples of sunscreen, as well as a range of other products all available in-store as well as other local retailers taking part across the five day event.
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