York to get its own beach club on the River Ouse

We can’t promise sunshine, but York is set to get a holiday experience like no other thanks to the YO1 Beach Club that’s set to open on 24th June.
The new attraction will be a family-friendly, free entry space located in Tower Gardens at the foot of Skeldergate Bridge.
Think sand, deck chairs, and holiday vibes.
The club will have a wood-panelled covered café and veranda with a boardwalk entrance across a beach area styled with striped deckchairs, bunting, and lobster pots. Brightly coloured beach huts on the sand will serve teas and coffees, ice creams, as well as beach apparel and toys.
There will also be an open barbeque serving grilled food as well as a menu for kids. Kids birthday and party packages are also available, with advance bookings being taken.
A separate canvas-covered sandpit will keep kids entertained and sheltered from the sun or rain.
The YO1 Beach Club has also chosen to support two charities – the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and York Rescue Boat.
The club is produced by Coopers Marquees, a family-run, York-based business. Johnny Cooper, CEO of Coopers Marquees said “York has so many wonderful public spaces, and to be able to create a beach vibe in a beautiful park beside the river is a great opportunity and will provide a novel and fun destination for locals and staycationers alike.”
Rachel Harvey, Development Manager at Make It York said “The YO1 Beach Club will be a fabulous family-friendly addition to York’s city centre – offering a unique setting for residents and visitors to sit and enjoy the lovely riverside views. The new concept brings together vibrant outdoor seating spaces, a fantastic food and drink offer and fun family activities for people to relax and safely enjoy throughout the summer months.”
The YO1 Beach Club will conform to all prevailing government guidelines regarding Covid-19.

The YO1 Beach Club will be open from 10am until 7pm daily from 24th June to 5th September and is located in Tower Gardens, adjacent to the river and just across Tower St from Clifford’s Tower. Visit https://www.facebook.com/YO1beachclub/ for more information.