Everything we know about the Birmingham Beach and Digbeth Funfair 2023 - dates, events & more

It’s a little frustrating having to travel to Weston-super-Mare every year to enjoy the beach.

Weston is Birmingham’s closest seaside town, but even that’s over two hours away. But fear not! Fortunately, the Digbeth Funair will be returning this year to bring its very own beach back to Birmingham so Brummies can enjoy the beach without having to travel far.

A number of rides and entertainment activities will be arriving in Digbeth for the event this summer. Here’s what we know about the event so far.

When and where does the Birmingham Beach take place?

The Birmingham Beach and Digbeth Funfair will take place at the Smithfield Festival Site on Pershore Street in 2023. The fair is set to be open for business from noon on 14 July until 29 August, lasting the duration of the school holidays.

There will be a number of water slides and water pools - which have been transported from Italy - and a proper sandy beach for families to enjoy - with 50 tonnes of sand been shipped onto the site. There will also be classic theme park rides, such as bumper cars, waltzers, rickety mini-roller coasters, as well as deckchairs and ice cream and a bar to enjoy the beach.

A fully stocked bar will be servicng everything from cold beers on tap, cocktails, mocktails and other delicous soft drinks. All we need now is some good weather.

Are tickets available?

It’s free to visit the funfair. The prices will vary for the rides, costing between £1 and £4.

Are there any other beaches coming to Birmingham this summer?

Beachlife is also coming to Northfield in south Birmingham this summer wher you’ll find buckets of sandy run at Prices square from July 24 to 28. Complete with sand, deckchairs, arts and crafts, face painting and more Northfield Beach be a perfect holiday experience for those wanting who can’t travel out too far this year.

And Solihull is becoming the Costa del Sol this summer with a free bechcoming to Touchwood shopping centre from July 22 to September 3. It’s set to host a range of family activities and entertainment. So grab your buckets and spades, pull up your deckchairs and enjoy some family days in the sun.