Step back to the seaside and meet the women history forgot.

Before beach huts, before lidos, before swimming became a leisure pursuit for all, there were the Dippers: the working-class women who guided bathers into the sea, season after season, in all weathers.

Created by Michele O’Brien Amy Rose and Teresa Grimaldi, The Dippers is an immersive free outdoor performance that brings these forgotten figures vividly back to life. A purpose-built replica small -scale bathing machine takes centre stage, surrounded by costumed characters, intricate puppetry, automata and music.

Rooted in community and shaped by local voices, this is a show for everyone — curious children, seaside nostalgists, and anyone who has ever stood at the water’s edge and wondered.

Two performances – 12.30-1pm and 2pm-2.30pm.

Free to attend. No tickets required. Just turn up and be swept in.