But it’s even better when the beach comes to your doorstep.
Over the years Mansfield has had a beach in the town centre.
We have taken a look back through our archives to bring you photos from 2015 of people having fun at the beach.
Have you ever been to one of the beach events held in Mansfield?
Can you spot anyone you know in this photos?
9. Mansfield beach 2015
The hook a duck stall proves popular with youngsters at the Mansfield beach Photo: Anne Shelley
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