Summer Daze fair returns to The Trafford Centre with huge beach and two splash parks

Summer Daze is set to return to the Trafford Centre with a splash.

The hugely popular attraction is coming back complete with huge beach, funfair, live music, arts and crafts and two splash parks.

Get ready for sandcastles and sunbathing on a huge 600 square metre beach, before cooling off at not one, but two thrilling splash parks, complete with multiple water jets.

The much anticipated attraction will have over twenty fairground rides to enjoy – including Sea Storm, Waveswinger and Don Sapo – as well as family friendly rides such as Waterballs, Racing Cars and Bumper Boats.

Food on offer will include ice cream, doughnuts, crepes, burgers, and sweets.

A covered stage area will play host to a packed schedule of summer fun, including free crafting, facepainting, costume characters and live entertainment. There will also be themed Thursdays called Family ‘Thursdaze’

Get crafty with summer-themed crafting activities every Thursday at Summer Daze. These free crafting workshops for age three and upwards will run at the stage area from 12 - 4pm every Thursday, from 27 July – 31 August. Free hair braiding and summer tattoos are also available.

· 27 July: Decorate your own beach bucket

· 3 August: Decorate your own tote bag

· 10 August: Design your own seaside family photo frame

· 17 August: Decorate your own beach bucket

· 24 August: Celebrate Manchester Pride and design your own rainbow kite

· 31 August: Make your own windcatcher

Summer ‘Saturdaze’

· Get in the party mood and singalong to the summer’s biggest hits and well-loved anthems, every Saturday at Summer Daze. This family friendly show will take place hourly at the stage area between 12 - 5pm.

Summer Daze will be situated outside The Orient, opposite The Great Hall entrance. The event will be open every day from 22 July - 3 September, 11am – 8pm.

Tickets cost £3 per person if booked in advance (includes booking fee) and £4 on the door. Ride tokens must be purchased separately. Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment

Tickets are available at traffordcentre.co.uk/summerdaze

Fairground rides will include:

• Waveswinger
• Don Sapo
• Sea Storm

• Crast Test rollercoaster
• Waterballs
• Pony Adventure
• Kidzone
• Balloon Ride​​
• Racing Cars
• Mini Chairs​​
• Train Ride
• Tea Cups​​​
• Bumper Boats
• Bumper Carz
• Inflatable Circus​
• Big Apple Roller coaster
• Funhouse​​
• Flying Elephants
• Miami Surf
• Jumping Frog
• Starflyer
• Bungee Trampolines​