Westfield Stratford City hosting urban beach for summer

An urban beach is being hosted at Westfield Stratford City <i>(Image: Westfield Stratford City)</i>
An urban beach is being hosted at Westfield Stratford City (Image: Westfield Stratford City)
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An east London shopping centre is offering Londoners a free seaside escape.

Westfield Stratford City has been transformed into an urban beach retreat with The Beach Club, which features a sensory sandcastle and giant games.

Visitors are greeted by a sandcastle arch, along with oversized beach accessories perfect for photo opportunities.

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The Beach Club will be open until Saturday, August 31.

A spokesperson for Westfield said: "The sensory sandcastle invites visitors to enjoy hands-on fun with kinetic sand, brought to life with playful lights, sounds, and the scents of summer.

"Classic games like giant Connect 4 and skittles add a touch of nostalgia for the whole family to enjoy."

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