the beach bens yard
Ely, Cambridgeshire
About the beach bens yard
Escape to a day of pure relaxation and excitement with your loved ones at bens Yards spectacular pop-up beach, located right at your doorstep in Ely! Indulge in the soft, warm sand between your toes as you bask in the sun on our comfortable deck chairs. And if you're feeling adventurous, brace yourself for an exhilarating ride on one of our many thrilling attractions and rides!
Our beach is the perfect getaway for families looking for some much-needed fun and quality time together. With a refreshing paddling pool to cool off in and a wide range of activities to choose from, there's something for everyone here. Best of all, you don't have to travel far and wide to experience the joy and beauty of the beach - it's all right here at Ben's Yard Ely! So what are you waiting for? Grab your sunscreen and come join us for an unforgettable day out.
Tickets & tokens are available for pre booking on our website www.thebeachbensyard.com
Event days alongside all the fun we have available at the beach we will be adding the following events to our calendar
22nd July – superhero meet & greet ( see these spectacular superhero’s up close)
29th July – Bubble wizard (Giant bubbles, clouds of billions of bubbles, people INSIDE bubbles, bubble haircuts and mind boggling bubble tricks will create a fun vibe with tons of bubble participation for all ages)
5th august – character meet & greet
12th august – meet Peppa pig and George
26th august – super hero meet & greet
28th August – mascot character meet & greet
Rides and attractions to suit all ages
for an exhilarating ride on one of our many thrilling attractions and rides!
600sqm beach and splash pool
Escape to a day of pure relaxation and excitement with your loved ones at bens Yards spectacular pop-up beach, located right at your doorstep in Ely! Indulge in the soft, warm sand between your toes
Special guests will be visiting
join us to meet beloved characters such as Peppa & George
Facilities
Toilets
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Opening Times
- Monday, 11:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday, 11:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday, 11:00 - 19:00
- Thursday, 11:00 - 19:00
- Friday, 11:00 - 19:00
- Saturday, 11:00 - 19:00
- Sunday, 11:00 - 17:00
the event runs between 21st july-29th august
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (2-18+) : £3.00
- Adult (17-18+) : £3.00
tokens are available for purchase to use on the rides and attractions
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time more than 5 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
up to date menus are available on our website www.thebeachbensyard.com
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