VIDEO: Harborough by the sea
FAMILIES enjoyed a day at the beach in landlocked Harborough.
Youngsters enjoyed borrowing buckets and spades to build sandcastles in giant sandpits on The Square.
And Welland Park played host to a variety of activities, including a mini Olympics.
Click the play symbol on the player to the right to view the Mail's video of the event.
You can also look at the picture gallery to see photos of the day submitted by Mail readers.
Lee and Jen Carter, of Little Bowden, sent in pictures of their nine-month-old daughter Layla-Mae Carter playing in the sand.
If you have pictures of the event email them to ian.opray@harboroughmail.co.uk.
The event coincided with National Play Day - a Government backed charity initiative to encourage more youngsters to get active.
Events in Harborough were organised jointly between Harborough District Council and Harborough Improvement Team.
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Thursday 17 May 2012
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