AHOY there!  A mighty pirate ship is on course to arrive in Lincoln bang on time for one of the city's most popular Summertime attractions. 

Wragby-based Playdays is busy putting the finishing touches to an impressivesix metres by three metres vessel, which will anchor up at The Beach for the duration of Lincoln by the Sea. 

Well-behaved youngsters will be able to board the ship and tread its gangplanks,as well as build sandcastles and play games on Lincoln's very own beach, with its newly-painted surround. 

And while mums and dads bag the authentic seaside deckchairs and enjoy an ice cream and a chat with friends, children of all ages will also be able to goon fairground rides and play floor games.

Apart from the pirate ship, which is made of treated timber and which boastsraised decks and a mast, there is another exciting  treat in store.

This year youngsters will be able to try a spot of Water Zorbing, between August 11 and 15. 

So the message is -  don't forget your buckets, spades and beach balls, and make a date to visit the beach, in City Square,  between August 1 and 27.

The Beach is the brainchild of Lincoln BIG, which is staging this Summer attraction with the help of partial-funding from the European Regional Development Fund. 

Lincoln BIG events and promotions manager Michael Armstrong said: "The Beachproved to be a runaway success last Summer, so we're recreating it - but this time with some great new twists. 

"We're hoping that families will make the most of it and have a great time. We're inviting everyone  who visit The Beach to make a real day of it by coming into the city early and also making time to pop into city centre shops and cafes."