Life's a beach: Take a look back at people enjoying a day at the seaside in Mansfield in 2017

There is nothing better than grabbing your bucket and spade and having a day at the beach.

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 2017 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?

5. Mansfield beach 2017

Having fun at Mansfield beach Photo: Anne Shelley

Rupert and Ernest Knight team up on the beach. Photo: Anne Shelley

Joshua Molloy, ten, from Mansfield, takes some time off the beach to play in the water attraction on the Market Place. Photo: Anne Shelley

Myla Strang, three, and Evie Cresswell, five, from Blidworth get busy with sand castle building on Mansfield's beach. Photo: Anne Shelley