Nottingham Beach
ENTRY
Free
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Nottingham
What it’s like
A free pop-up beach with sand, a pool and paid rides in the middle of the city, open all summer.
Sand, a pool and a run of rides and attractions dropped into the city centre for the summer. Getting onto the beach and into the pool costs nothing at all, so you can turn up, plant yourself on the sand and just let the kids dig about without spending a penny. The rides are where the money goes, charged per ride rather than one flat entry fee.
There's a family beach bar with live music at set session times, which is a nice touch if you fancy a sit down while the kids are on the sand, and food stalls doing crepes, Greek gyros and grills if a picnic isn't on the cards. Cards and cash both work everywhere, rides, food stalls and the bar included.
It runs from 15th July to 31st August 2026, open until 11pm most nights though the children's rides shut at 9pm, so an evening visit still works if you time it right. One thing to flag: the sand, pool, inflatables and toilets aren't fully accessible, so if that matters for your family it's worth asking security or the operations team onsite about specific rides before you queue up.
Parking is free if you use the park and ride tram stops, which all connect through to Market Square.
Facilities
Need to know
- Parking
- Free car parking at surrounding park and ride tram stops
- Food
- Multiple food stalls with variety including crepes, Greek gyros, grills and sweet treats
- Getting there by bus or train
- Park and ride tram stops with free parking, all connect to Market Square tram stop
- Beach and pool entry is free; you only pay per ride
- Children's rides close at 9pm even though the site stays open later
- Cards and cash both work on rides, food stalls and the bar
- Runs 15th July to 31st August 2026, closing at 6pm on the final day
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
Getting onto the beach and into the pool is free. Rides and attractions are charged per ride.
Do we need to book?
There's no booking link listed, so it sounds like you can just turn up.
What are the opening hours?
10am to 11pm Monday to Saturday, and 10am to 10pm on Sundays. Children's rides close earlier, at 9pm daily.
Is it accessible for buggies or wheelchairs?
Only partially. The sand, pool, inflatables and toilets aren't fully accessible, so it's best to check with staff onsite about specific rides.
What food is there?
Food stalls sell crepes, Greek gyros, grills and sweet treats, and the Beach Bar is open all day with live music at set times.
Is there parking?
Parking itself isn't onsite, but it's free at the park and ride tram stops, which connect through to Market Square.
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