The inland private beach most parents don’t know about – and it’s near one of the UK’s best pubs

WHEN you think private beaches, you’re imagining a stretch of golden sand on a tropical island somewhere far from home. 

But I’ve discovered the perfect place for paddling, taking a dip and enjoying an ice cream on a sandy shore that’s nowhere near the sea.

Spring Lakes Watersports and Leisure CentreThe UK has a private inland beach – and it’s nowhere near the sea[/caption] catherine lofthouseMy kids loved the beach as well as all the activities[/caption] catherine lofthouseIt...