SUMMER FUN IS ROARING INTO THE BEACON!

Family entertainment throughout the school holidays

Looking for a fun, affordable day out whatever the weather? Head to The Beacon this summer for exciting activities, family-friendly food offers and entertainment for all ages.

Lush Loves Creativity

Thursday 23 & Friday 24 July – Thursday 6 & Friday 7 – Thursday 20 & Fri 21 August

Dive into a world of colour and creativity with the superb Lush team

• Bubble mountains
• Bath bomb making
• Bath “fun” modelling
• Design your own bath bomb
• Creative colouring activities

Spellbinding Storytelling

Thursday 30 & Friday 31 August

Enjoy enchanting storytelling sessions with the immersive fun of making the characters using “fun” modelling soap from Lush.

Free to attend

Paddington Bear visit

Friday 14 & Saturday 15 August

Enjoy a very special meet and greet with Paddington Bear, all the way from Peru!

Free to attend

Dino Discover Days

Wednesday 25 & Thursday 26 August

Prepare for a prehistoric takeover!

Meet amazing dinosaurs as they roam around The Beacon, you could pet a Pterosaur outside Primark, tickle a Brontosaurus outside Boots or come face-to-face with our friendly T. Rex.

Plus, enjoy a spectacular dinosaur show packed with roars, surprises and photo opportunities!

Free to attend

Bea-Con Pop Culture Takeover

Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 August

Explore different aspects of popular culture under one roof!

Highlights will include, caricature artists, face painting, cosplay competitions, live performances, tabletop gaming tournaments. Plus a local vendors and artists alley to sell merchandise, artwork, and collectibles, adding to the vibrant marketplace atmosphere.

Special guest appearances will offer pop culture fans a chance to hear from creators and influencers.