Indoor beach in Eastgate Shopping Centre in Inverness proving a big hit
An indoor beach in Inverness city centre is proving to be a huge hit with youngsters.
The Eastgate Shopping Centre has created the attraction as part of its free programme of activities during the summer holidays.
Already youngsters are taking up the invitation to build sandcastles and join in beach games.
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The programme, which runs until September 2, features the return of the Nevis Kids Club which promises to provide fun, creative and learning opportunities every Tuesday and Wednesday while Jungle Soft Play will be open daily from 10 am to 5pm.
The summer schedule also includes a beach party, karate fun tasters and craft sessions.
Shopping centre manager Chris Kershaw said the programme of activities had got off to a good start.
“We have landed the beach this month which has been massively busy so far and looks great,” he said.
“Also our soft play we landed last year continues to be very popular.
“Additional to this, our free kids’ clubs have begun already and will continue throughout the holidays on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
“They kicked off with a great start this week with the Exotic Animals on Tuesday and FITkidz on Wednesday.’”
Summer activities:
The Beach at Eastgate is located on the ground floor of the Falcon Gallery and will be open daily until September 2 between 10am and 5pm.
Karate Fun Tasters - Tuesday, 9 July, 11 am – 3 pm. Get active with Karate.
Ocean Crafting - Wednesday, 10 July, 11 am – 3 pm. Get creative with shells and pebbles. FitKidz.
TFX Theatre School - Tuesday, 16 July, 11 am – 3 pm. Enjoy fun at the Teen Beach Party!
Hawaiian Beach Party - Wednesday, 17 July, 11 am – 3 pm. Learn to limbo and hula with prizes to win. With Fitkidz.
TFX Theatre School - Tuesday, 23 July, 11 am – 3 pm. Dance and sing to High School Musical tunes.
Pirate Hideout - Wednesday, 24 July, 11 am – 3 pm. Craft treasure maps, hats and eyepatches. Fitkidz.
Surprise Sessions - Tuesday, 30 July, 11 am – 3 pm. Enjoy surprise activities with FitKidz.
Sea Creatures - Wednesday, 31 July, 11 am – 3 pm. Discover sea creatures and their shells. Fitkidz.
Sand Art Workshops - Tuesday, 6 August, 11 am – 3 pm. Create sand art pieces with FunkyDory.
Tropical Beach Party - Wednesday, 7 August, 11 am – 3 pm. Make and enjoy fruit kebabs and smoothies. Fitkidz.
August 13 and 14 - to be confirmed.
All sessions are free and last about 30 minutes, and operate on a first-come, first-served basis. No booking is necessary, but children must be accompanied by an adult.
Children also eat free at Loch & Larder with each adult main meal bought from July 1 to September 2.
For more information, visit the Eastgate Shopping Centre or follow it on social media.
