centre:mk announces return of indoor beach by John Lewis

The centre:mk has announced the return of its indoor beach ahead of the summer season, which will again be installed at Middleton Hall outside the John Lewis store.

‘The Beach’ will be located at the centre:mk from 17 July – 31 August 2026, with the installation taking a ‘Great British Seaside’ theme for this year.

Around 102 tonnes of sand have featured as part of the free to enter attraction, which the centre:mk say 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.

For the 2026 edition, ‘The Beach’ will include free Punch & Judy shows, deckchairs and seating areas for families and children to play in the sand and soak up the atmosphere, bungees, train rides and even an indoor rollercoaster. There will also be an assortment of 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!”

The Beach will be open 9:30am-6pm Monday – Friday, 9am-7pm Saturday, 10.30am-6pm Sunday. The Punch and Judy shows will be held 4 times on Tuesdays will all attractions are individually priced.