A huge beach and not one but two splash parks are coming to The Trafford Centre this summer.
The popular Summer Daze event is returning and promises to be bigger and better than before.
Last year's event, which saw a huge splash pool arrive at the site for the first time, was a huge success.
Thousands of families enjoyed time in the 20,000 square metre paddling pool with water fountain palm trees, wheel-shaped buckets that fill to the top before splashing down on those underneath, and multiple water jets.
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Along with the beach area, the splash pool, of which there will be two this year, are free to use once visitors have paid the £3 entry free.
There's lots more to enjoy there too, with the return of favourite rides like the Bumper Boatz, Jumping Frog, Waterballs, Starflyer and roller coasters.
In addition to the rides, which are paid for either individually with tokens or a wristband, there'll be extra free activities offered on a covered stage area this year.
Every Thursday afternoon throughout the summer holidays there'll be free hair braiding and tattoos (first come, first served) and craft workshops, with a different activity each week - ranging from decorating beach buckets to designing a family photo frame.
And on Saturday afternoons there'll be a show where families can sing along to the summer's biggest hits.
Once you've had your fill of the rides - or you want to take a seat while the kids have some fun - you can sit back in one of the deckchairs on the beach, where little ones can enjoy themselves playing in the sand.
And there'll be all sorts of treats on offer too, from burgers and donuts, to ice creams, sweets and crepes.
Summer Daze will run outside the Great Hall from July 22 until September 3, opening 11am to 8pm.
Entry to the fair is £3 if booked online, £4 on the door. Visit the website to book.
