A Nottinghamshire town is set to have its market place transformed into a free urban beach this summer. Newark's Market Place will have a large beach area similar to the one put on in Nottingham in recent years from Saturday, August 6 to Sunday, August 21 to encourage more visitors into the town centre.
The 18m by 4m beach area will have plenty of deck chairs, beach huts, a tiki bar, and plenty of buckets and spades. There will also be the sound of waves and street food and ice cream will be available.
A programme of daily activities has been organised, including sand castle competitions, local bands, sea side shows and face painting. The beach is one of many events planned for the town centre, and is being delivered by Newark Town Council and Newark and Sherwood District Council.
