Maidenhead Beach at Norden Farm

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The Maidenhead Beach makes a comeback for a summer of fun!

After a break of six years, one of Norden Farm’s most popular attractions is back. The Maidenhead Beach at Norden Farm is at the Maidenhead venue from Friday 25 July until Saturday 16 August and then Thursday 28 August until Saturday 6 September for a final few days.

The Beach is free for children and families to play on in the daytime and for adults to relax on in the evening.

All aboard the Beachside Express as you step into a staycation experience, inspired by our fictional 1950s town of Norden-By-Sea. Over fifteen tonnes of sand are used to transform the terrace outside the Café Bar into a beach area, designed and handmade by Norden Farm in collaboration with artist Jess Thompson.

Alongside playing on the beach, there are daytime events such as family films Lilo and Stitch (U), A Minecraft Movie (PG), How to Train Your Dragon (PG) and Elio (PG).

There are summer camps including Art Camp led by Lucy Carpenter, Theatre Camp led by Sideways Drama and Circus Camp from And Circus. There’s also beach craft workshops and a free chill out sensory space in the Gallery.

In the evening, there are free live music gigs. The line up includes Fifi la Mer and Oliver Wilby on Saturday 26 July, with a selection of French music including works from Edith Piaf, Charles Trennet, Django Reinhardt and Serge Gainsbourg. The Windsor Ukulele Band perform on Friday 1 August, with Alex Hutton on Saturday 6 August and Oscar Scannell on Saturday 9 August.

Bracknell’s indie rock rebel Abi Powell performs on Thursday 28 August. She has been rocking stages big and small for over 13 years, with her husky, soulful sound. Finally on Saturday 30 August Jazz Deluxe bring swing, ballads and Latin standards. Featuring renditions of Fly Me to the Moon, Lullaby of Birdland and Old Devil Moon. All Beach gigs are 6pm – 9pm.

Find out more about the Maidenhead Beach at Norden Farm here.