The Beach will return to Bluewater for the sixth consecutive year, as part of the shopping centre's summer ‘Lollydays’ campaign.

From Saturday July 23, The Beach will be opening from 11am to 8pm, until Sunday September 4, although opening hours will remain weather dependent.

Attractions will include waltzers and bumper cars, alongside water-based activities including the water balls and paddling pools.

Other classic fairground stalls and eating options will be available, while those who want to relax can sit back on the sand in a deck chair or hammock.

New attractions for 2022 include a mirror maze and ‘Freakout’ – a head-turning, gyro-swing ride, which swings riders Riders skywards before plunging back towards the ground, whilst being rotated 360-degrees.

The cocktail bar will return even bigger for 2022, selling special cocktails including piña coladas served in fresh pineapples.

A range of family-friendly entertainment includes new singing princess shows, and performances from The Forever Steel Band over the August bank holiday weekend.