‘The Beach’ is back for the summer, at leading shopping destination; centre:mk from 17 July – 31 August 2026, with a ‘Great British Seaside’ theme. Middleton Hall (outside John Lewis and partners) has undergone a transformation into the UK’s largest ‘beach’ in an indoor shopping destination, made up of 102 tonnes of sand!
The FREE to enter attraction has become a firm favourite amongst visitors who have been eagerly enquiring about its return and is back with all the usual attractions plus some new additions.
‘The Beach’ this year has brought in all the wonderful classics you’d hope to find at the great British seaside including free Punch & Judy shows, as well as deckchairs and seating areas for families and children to play in the sand and soak up the atmosphere. There are also bungees, train rides and even an indoor rollercoaster plus pop-up stalls from the centre’s retailers to add to the fun.
Kevin Duffy, Centre Director said, “We are delighted to be able to bring the beach back again for the summer holidays. It’s so well loved by families and a really fun experience for families looking for somewhere to go with their children. It’s completely free to enter and there are free activities alongside the rides. The best part is that it is the biggest indoor beach in a shopping destination in the UK, so families can enjoy a day out to the beach without worrying about the great British weather!”
Additional Information
Additional InformationDaily Opening Times Beach:
9:30am-6pm Monday – Friday, 9am-7pm Saturday, 10.30am-6pm Sunday
Attraction Prices:
Rollercoaster £5
Helter Skelter £3
Train £4
Toy Ride £4
Bungee £6
Hook a Duck £5
Free Punch and Judy show
Tuesdays through August
Times 11am, 12:00pm, 1pm and 2pm
