A huge outdoor events space has been unveiled at The Trafford Centre which will be open across the summer boasting a beach, fairground rides and pop-up bars and restaurants.
The Summer Social brings together all the retro fun of the fair alongside an 8,000 sq ft beach, live music and entertainment, a raft of pop-up bars and restaurants and selfie-ready backdrops.
Independent food and drink brands will also be popping up over the summer, kicking off with The Angelic, Kitakaze and Boujee Bar - the all-pink Instagrammer’s dream founded by Real Housewives of Cheshire star Lystra Adams in all its rose-tinted glory.
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There is also a dedicated covered events space where people can relax and enjoy sports, live music and entertainment if the weather takes a turn.
Visitors can experience all the fun of the fair with exhilarating rides for both little ones and grownups, including The Star Flyer, Log Flume, Apple Coaster and Cruise Ship.
Summer Social will be situated outside The Orient, opposite The Great Hall entrance and is now open every day until 5 September.
Opening hours are 11am – 9pm daily, with the food and events space open 12pm – 10pm Sunday – Thursday and 12pm – 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Live musicians, street artists and buskers will be welcomed and the covered stage area will host Trafford Discovers events throughout the summer.
Artists who are interested in performing should contact the centre through its social channels.
The food and events space is open to everyone who wishes to take a seat, relax and enjoy something to eat and drink.
There is a £3.50 entry fee (£3 if booked in advance) to the beach area, with fairground rides priced individually.
Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.
Token and wristband packages will be available to pre-book, for families and friends who wish to enjoy an afternoon or evening of rides, food, drinks and beach time – which will also offer a range of retailer discounts to take advantage of in the centre itself.
Zoe Inman, Centre Director, said: “Summer Social is going to be a unique and vast outdoor area, offering people a safe space to gather, eat, drink and have some fun.
"With over 200 stores, restaurants and leisure attractions to also explore within the centre itself, it’s time to plan a sensational day out at The Trafford Centre this summer – don’t forget your suncream.”
The first major pop-up bar and restaurant on the site, Manchester's all-pink Boujee, launched on Thursday with co-owner, Real Housewives of Cheshire star Lystra Adams toasting its arrival.
Ritchie Bagnall, Operations Director at Boujee, added: “The Boujee crew are so excited to be linking up with the Summer Social at The Trafford Centre and opening on site from Thursday July 22.
"Boujee opened its flagship site in December in Liverpool and since then things just keep getting more pink and more Boujee for us!
"We’re currently on site number five and we have something exciting to announce later this year.
"We’re bringing all the best bits of Boujee outside to The Trafford Centre throughout the Summer and can’t wait for more fun, fizz and Boujee vibes at The Trafford Centre over the next few months!”
While lockdown restrictions were eased by the government this week, the Trafford Centre says that set capacity limits will remain in place at Summer Social, and visitors are welcome to wear a face covering if they wish.
For more information, advance booking and wristband options, visit traffordcentre.co.uk/whatson/summersocial.
