Get your buckets and spades out this Bank Holiday weekend...the beach is coming to Cheltenham!

The Cheltenham Trust is bringing the beach to the Imperial Gardens, featuring real sand, beach huts, deck chairs, beach bar, a programme of music, events and activities and seaside themed food and drink.

Bring your children down to the beach club weekend from Saturday 26 August, where they can shake off the mid-summer holidays lethargy by joining one of the foam and music sessions with entertainers Party Peeps.

The event includes a Kids Beach Party and disco on Saturday from 11am, as well as The Little Mermaid performance.

On Sunday there will be a Hawaiian Party and a performance by Cheltenham Ukulele Band at 1pm.

The Imperial Garden Bar and Kitchen will be open Saturday 10am to 10pm, Sunday 10am to 8pm and on Bank Holiday Monday between 10am and 8pm.

You can also enjoy yoga on the beach, with a one-hour yoga session on real sand led by a Leisure at Cheltenham instructors. The sessions concentrate on bringing balance and harmony to mind and body through posture and breath. Suitable for all levels. Please bring a yoga mat.