Enjoy Urban Beaches in the Heart of London

by Jhon Smith Blogger

London has convenient links with some of the best beaches in the country that are bound to give any visitor a pleasurable time because of their picturesque dunes, chilly, refreshing sea and delicious ice creams on sale at the various kiosks. When the summer descends on London, it is difficult to keep back Londoners from going to these beaches anytime they get the right opportunity. However, it does take some planning to travel to the beaches which cannot be done at the drop of a hat and as such, many urban beaches have been developed in the city so that residents and visitors can reach and enjoy them conveniently. With the development of these urban beaches, there is no need to even step outside the M25 as you can enjoy the sand deck chairs in the city itself.

Olympic Park Beach East

The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford is getting transformed into the largest urban beach in the UK as 1000 tonnes of sand have been unloaded here to create two different beaches that will have amusement parks, a huge paddling pool, a volleyball court, a food court, and several cocktail bars. Kids will also be kept amused as they can splash around in the paddling pool or go on one of the fairground rides. Entry is free and doors open at 10am.

The Beach at Brent Cross

This urban beach also claims to be the biggest in London and it seems like it is a complete seaside town in itself. It boasts of having an amusement park that offers rides for both young and old. It also has several restaurants, a large seafront pool, a cake shop, magic shows, some bars, and Punch and Judy shows. It provides an ideal place to relax on a summer afternoon unlike the North Circular as this beach is going to transform the whole area that will be embellished with 100 palm trees, a giant paddling pool and a 60ft rollercoaster. This beach located in front of Brent Cross shopping centre stays open each night until 10pm and it has an entry fee of £3 per person.

Camden Beach

Returning to London’s Roundhouse, Camden Beach opens on July 17 and will continue till August 23. It opens its doors at 5pm and it features 150 tonnes of sand, pop-up restaurants, the largest selection of beach bars, deckchairs, beach huts, ping pong, and rooftop gardens. Visitors can enjoy an eclectic mix of vodka cocktails. The beach also offers packages for the rooftop garden or for a personal beach hut, that include beer, wine, popcorn and waiter service at a cost of at least £250.

Visitors to London, who wish to enjoy these urban beaches if they are in the city during the summer, would find it convenient to stay at one of The Montcalm Luxury Hotels as they would be located close to them.

London’s Royal Docks

Located next door to Excel Exhibition Centre on the Royal Victoria Docks, this beach is one of the largest in London. It is on from July 14^th until August 30^th and it will also offer some family entertainment. It offers free entry and will be open every day from 10am to 8pm. An airborne entry can also be made to this beach as it is located next to Emirates Airline Cable Car. More than 200 tonnes of sand have been dumped here signifying that it is quite a spacious area.

Guests at London City Suites hotel get to stay in a luxurious hotel that offers all the facilities and is located close to most attractions of the city.

The Beach at JW3

The beach at JW3, the Jewish Community Centre, is being packed with plenty of events this summer. These events include a circus for families, Hebrew sing-alongs and a dance session called “Boogie on the Beach”. Apart from the attractions for the kids it has plenty of entertainment for adults also with an event “Drink, Doodle and Draw” that will give you a chance to get artistic and maybe a bit tipsy.

The Big Beach

This urban beach will necessitate covering the Parade at Watford with sand and it is expected that it will be completely crowded with activities that will take place for a little over a whole week at the end of July and into August. The activities will include face-painting, yoga, swing music, tug of war competitions and a few more so that visitors are kept entertained.

Southbank Beach

This beach is one of the most popular in London and it is back this year as it is a summertime favourite of many people. It is situated opposite the South Bank between the Queen’s Walk and the Thames along the shores of the river. Although it does not offer the large range of activities that other urban beaches do, it has a fantastic location which is just adjacent to the London Eye. It is returning this year as part of the Festival of Love and opens from 10am-6pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday and from 10am to 8pm Thursday and Friday. It is on from June 6^th until September 14.