Pictures show families enjoying 'Sheffield by the Seaside'

Family fun is underway for the summer in Sheffield city centre

Summer is here in Sheffield - and now so is the seaside!

The annual Sheffield by the Seaside event has opened up this week, with the first families taking advantage of the fun on offer.

Our pictures show families taking advantage of the sand, the deckchairs and the fairground rides which have been put in place in the city centre for families to enjoy.

Much of the event is centred around the Peace Gardens, but there are also classic fairground rides, including Dodgems and a vintage carousel.

Sheffield by the Seaside runs from from Thursday, July 23 to Saturday, August 29.

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5. Picnic

Amy, Luke and Isla Whiffen and Pam Crookes enjoy a 'seaside' picnic at Sheffield by the Seaside at Sheffield by the Seaside at the Peace Gardens. Photo: David Kessen, Iconic Media | Iconic Media Photo: David Kessen

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6. Slush

People getting in some slush for refreshements at the Peace Gardens. Photo: David Kessen, Iconic Media | Iconic Media Photo: David Kessen

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7. Fairgroud ride

Saja Benlefkih, Shadha Abdulrachman and Hanae Sabour Elalaour try out the fairground rides at Sheffield by the Seaside, near the Peace Gardens. Photo: David Kessen, Iconic Media | Iconic Media Photo: David Kessen