The popular Urban Beach – which has been enjoyed by more than 15,000 children over the last two years – will return to the city centre for an extended period this summer.
The beach, in John Frost Square, will be open 9am-5pm every day from 30th July to 1st September inclusive – three days more than last year’s event.
The first 60 minutes of each day will be a ‘quiet’ hour to ensure the beach is as inclusive as possible. Complete with buckets, spades, deck chairs, and the sounds of the seaside, the Urban Beach will provide fun for all the family.
Here’s what visitors to the Urban Beach can look forward to from 30th July:
- A 23m x 4m beach that will run along the Sainsbury’s side of John Frost Square.
- 15 tonnes of sand will be delivered to the site on the night of 29th July and taken away on the night of 1stSeptember
- High-quality washed golden play sand
- 50 deck chairs and bucket & spade sets will be available for visitors to the free event
- There will be a giant deck chair and a peek-through seaside board for photo opportunities and selfies.
- Background sounds of the sea & seagulls.
During the opening hours of 9am to 5pm, the Urban Beach will be staffed by ‘Beach Buddies’ provided by Newport Live who will be on hand to make sure everyone at the free event has a fun time.
The event is being delivered by the BID in partnership with Newport City Council, Newport Live, Friars Walk and Yellow Bus Events.