It's time to hit the beach!

Hitchin will see the return of its town centre 'beach' this summer.

Market Place will once again host a sand feature from the end of July, the event has been a huge hit with children and young families in the past.

Here's hoping for a heatwave summer so that families can enjoy the beach free of charge and get involved in a number of family friendly activities

The 'beach' will run from Thursday, August 3 to Saturday, August 26 and is sponsored by Hertfordshire Timber, Gatwards, and N8 Health.