Families are guaranteed a fun-packed summer as Merseyway Shopping Centre in Stockport announces an exciting programme of free, family-friendly events.
Open to children of all ages, Merseybay is set to return to the centre, providing seaside fun for all the family. Located just outside Primark, the free-to-attend outdoor beach will feature buckets and spades and deckchairs, as well as food huts and fun rides*, including a Helter Skelter.
The beach will officially open with a pink-themed event on Saturday 29th July, featuring an array of doll activities to celebrate the opening of the brand-new Barbie movie in cinemas. Hosted in collaboration with The Light Cinema Stockport, visitors are invited to come along to Stockport town centre dressed as their favourite dolls for the ultimate pink celebration, featuring workshops, crafts, family games and photo opportunities on every corner, including a pink Cadillac at Redrock, a pink jeep for toddlers at Merseyway and doll boxes, ready for visitors to show off their best poses.
Victoria Nichol, Centre Manager said “We’re delighted to announce that Merseybay will be returning to the centre this summer. Attracting hundreds of visitors to the town and providing families with lots of activities to enjoy during the school break, the free beach will be open daily and will play host to a variety of mid-week events every Wednesday.”
Cllr Colin MacAlister, Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration at Stockport Council, said: “Following the completion of the new paving outside Primark, we’re extremely happy to see the return of Merseybay for the summer holiday period. It has proven to be a very popular event with our residents in previous years and is another fantastic reason why you should head into our town centre.
“Along with the popular frog trail making a return again this year, Merseybay is a great addition for the town as we mark our Town of Culture status for 2023.”
