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A fun-filled summer attraction is to open again in landlocked Erewash – after tons of sand were shipped in to create a beach 90 miles from the coast.
The handy sandy haven for local families to enjoy is in the grounds of the borough’s museum and means no wasted hours trekking to Skegness.
Seaside-style fun is promised thanks to Punch and Judy shows when the free beach is officially declared open at 11am on Saturday 20 July – just in time for the school holidays.
There will also be face-painting and “garden games”. A museum official said: “The beach will be open all summer with a garden marquee to keep visitors cool and dry.”
A packed summer season of events at the museum will continue for the whole six- week holiday. Activities for each themed week include worm farm making, Bollywood dancing, skateboarding workshops, virtual reality painting, science experiments and much more.
There is a range of free activities including access to the beach, a museum trail and different forms of entertainment. There is a wrist band to access some activities at a cost of £3 which is valid for the entire week and no need to book. Some activities are bookable in advance with a £3 charge. For more information call 0115 907 1141 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Further info can be found on the museum’s Facebook page. Erewash Borough Council’s Deputy Leader Cllr Becca Everett, who is Lead Member for Community Engagement, said:
“The Erewash Museum beach has proved a big hit in the past – so let’s hope we have the kind of bucket and spade weather for even more families to enjoy it this summer.”
Entry to the award-winning museum near Ilkeston Market Place is free. It can usually be visited on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 4pm – but during the summer it also opens on Wednesdays. Refreshments are on sale at its coffee shop.
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