Life's a beach: Take a look back at people enjoying a day at the seaside in Mansfield in 2016

By Shelley Marriott

Published 23rd Jun 2026, 16:55 BST

We are currently in the midst of a heatwave with temperatures expected to peak at 35C on Thursday so we have taken a look back at when the seaside came to Mansfield.

We have gone back through our archives to bring you a selection of photos from 2016 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?

Enjoying the beach are Olivia Owen, five, Samual Owen, and Grace Gibson, five. Photo: Chris Etchells

Enjoying the beach are Olivia Percival, seven, and Lexi Mae Mariott, two. Photo: Chris Etchells

Enjoying the beach are Sarunas Karvelis, four, and Kamile Karvelyte, eight. Photo: Chris Etchells

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