Costa Del Wakefield: Hit the beach this summer with giant sandpits and seaside fun
There’s no need to travel far to feel the sand between your toes this summer as the beach is heading to Wakefield!
Make the most of the glorious sunshine with giant sandpits and seaside activities throughout the summer holidays.
Here’s what is going on, where and when!
National Coal Mining Museum
Every Wednesday to Sunday from now until August 30, 10am-5pm.
A ‘sun’sational summer awaits at the National Coal Mining Museum!
From golden sands to daily activities and games, they’re bringing all the fun of the seaside to the museum.
Enjoy a fun-filled programme of activities and events throughout the summer holidays, perfect for low-cost family fun all summer long!
*There is a £10 charge per car for the summer offer, which includes the beach, car parking and unlimited rides on the Paddy Train.
Frasers Plus Designer Outlet Leeds, Castleford, WF10 4ER
From now until Sunday, August 30.
From the start of the school holidays, visit and explore Frasers Plus Designer Outlet Leeds’s shaded beach (near M&S) complete with its own beach hut.
What’s more, they’re throwing a wonderfully traditional summer celebration and inviting you to join in some craft workshops in August.
Nostell
Friday, July 31 – Friday, August 14 11am – 4pm
For two weeks this summer, the vista transforms into a pop-up beach experience.
Sit back and relax on deck chairs or build a sandcastle with one of the bucket and spades with a taste of the seaside right here at Nostell.
Seaside in the Park, Featherstone
Saturday, August 29 12pm – 4pm
Pop along to Purston Park for a fun-filled afternoon at the seaside where you can expect a giant sandpit, donkey rides, giant games and much more.