Sandworld Sand Sculpture Festival - Weymouth

12/09/2026

☀️ HEY LOCALS… HAVE YOU USED YOUR 50% OFF YET? 👀

If you live in a DT or BH postcode, you can enjoy 50% OFF SandWorld day tickets throughout September! 🙌

Whether SandWorld has been sitting on your “must visit” list, you’re looking for a different family day out, or you fancy coming back for another visit, September is the perfect opportunity.

Discover 18 incredible giant sand sculptures masterfully carved by internationally renowned artists, plus plenty of ways to get creative:

✔️ Daily sand sculpting workshops
✔️ Giant all-weather sand pits for all ages
✔️ Dedicated under 5s’ sand area
✔️ Accessible sand tables
✔️ Fun fact quiz
✔️ Create your own sand art bottles*
✔️ Café & gift shop
🐾 Dog friendly | ♿ Wheelchair accessible

🎟️ 50% OFF day tickets for DT & BH postcode residents
📅 Offer available throughout September
📍 Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth

👉 Book your discounted tickets online at www.sandworld.co.uk/local-day-ticket-offer

And as always, a huge thank you to our wonderful local community for supporting SandWorld.

*Terms and conditions apply. Proof of address is required.

11/09/2026

ENJOY WEYMOUTH IN THE ‘BER MONTHS! 🍂 ❄️ Summer might be drawing to a close, but there’s still so much to look forward to in Weymouth this autumn and winter!

From incredible sand sculptures and sporting action to pirates, zombies, fireworks and festive fun, Weymouth certainly doesn’t slow down when the 'BER months arrive.

Here are just some of the dates for your diary… 👇

🏖️ Until 8th November – SandWorld, the UK’s only Sand Sculpture Festival with 50% off for locals this September

🌊 12th September – Weymouth Water Fest

🏊🚴🏃 20th September – IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth

✨ 25th–26th September – Dusk til Dark

🏴‍☠️ 2nd–4th October – Weymouth Pirate Festival

🏍️ 10th–11th October – Weymouth Beach Motocross

🧟 24th–30th October – Zombie Week with Trail in the town centre

🎃 24th October - 1st November – Halloween hunt at SandWorld with free entry for those in full fancy dress

🧟 30th October - Trunk ‘n’ Treat Halloween Parade

🎆 5th November – Weymouth Bonfire Night & Fireworks

❤️ 8th November – Remembrance Sunday

🎄 28th November – Weymouth Christmas Lights Switch-On & Elf World Record attempt

⚙️ 4th – 6th December – Steampunk Weekend

🎄 12th - 13th December - A Traditional Christmas in Hope Square

🎅 20th December – Chase the Pudding

✨ 31st December - New Year’s Eve, wear your best fancy dress

And that’s only a taste of what’s happening! 🙌

There’s something really special about Weymouth during the autumn and winter months – beautiful coastal walks, fantastic local businesses, attractions, entertainment and a brilliant calendar of events.

So don’t pack away those Weymouth plans just yet… the ‘BER months are looking pretty exciting! 🍂🌊🎄

And remember, you can visit us here at SandWorld until 8th November 2026.

📍 Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth
🎟️ www.sandworld.co.uk

09/09/2026

It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Terry, who celebrated his 89th birthday at SandWorld, along with his daughter Sarah and Cycling Without Age Weymouth 💛🎂

What a wonderful way to mark the occasion – enjoying a trip out, exploring the sculptures and making some special birthday memories together.

Thank you for choosing to spend part of your special day with us – we hope you had a fantastic time.

And a big shout-out to Cycling Without Age Weymouth for the brilliant work they do helping people get out, enjoy the fresh air and experience our wonderful local community. 🚲❤️

07/09/2026

🎒 LOOKING FOR A SCHOOL OR GROUP TRIP WITH A DIFFERENCE? 🏖️

Over the years, we’ve welcomed thousands of students aged 4–18 from across the UK and Europe, including students from specialist schools – combining creativity, education and plenty of hands-on fun ✨

SandWorld can cater for any age group and ability. Whether you are 3 or 103 years old - everyone has a great time, let your imagination flow and anyone can create their own masterpiece.

School and Group visits can include:

🏖️ Supervised Sand Sculpting Workshop
A safe, educational and interactive activity that can be tailored to your group, encouraging teamwork, enthusiasm, creativity and problem-solving.

👀 Informative Tour
Discover how our giant sculptures are created, learn some fascinating facts about Weymouth sand and hear more about the incredible skill that goes into sand sculpting.

📝 Interactive Quiz
Keep those eyes and ears open! Our school quiz encourages students to explore the exhibition and discover more as they go.

Our recommended visit time, including a tour and workshop, is around 1½–2 hours, and we offer special packages to make organising your trip as straightforward as possible.

Whether you’re planning a school trip, educational visit or group day out, we’d love to welcome you to SandWorld.

📍 Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset
📩 Email [email protected] to discuss your visit

Tag a teacher or school that needs to know about this! 👇

04/09/2026

🧜‍♂️ What did Nemo see? 👀

One of the standout sculptures at Sandworld Sand Sculpture Festival - Weymouth this year is What Nemo Saw, created by Italian sand artist Leonardo Ugolini.

Seen through a unique fisheye perspective, the sculpture reveals a beautifully detailed medieval town from above. Rather than simply recreating a place, Leonardo describes it as a dream, a memory and a child’s imagination brought to life in sand.

With more than 30 years of sculpting experience, Leonardo has been creating intricate sand art since childhood. This was his second visit to SandWorld, having previously carved The Clipper Race for the park’s opening season back in 2011.

The remarkable sculpture took 10 days to complete and was Leonardo’s first opportunity to create a sand artwork on such a large scale. Using his favourite tool, a mini spatula, he has packed the piece with extraordinary fine detail that rewards a closer look.

When you visit SandWorld, take a few moments to stand back, then move in closer. You’ll discover something new every time you look.

02/09/2026

We have absolutely LOVED watching Race Against the Tide 💛

We couldn’t be prouder of our incredibly talented SandWorld sculptors Lisa Lindqvist Art and Rachel Stubbs Art for taking on the challenge and showcasing their amazing skills on the BBC series 👏

It’s been brilliant watching the sculptures take shape against the clock!

And now we’ve got a little behind-the-scenes peek to share with you 👀 Here are some of Lisa’s photos from her Race Against the Tide experience.

📱 If you haven’t watched it yet, catch Race Against the Tide on BBC iPlayer.

And you can see Lisa and Rachel’s incredible sand sculpting skills for yourself right here at SandWorld in Weymouth.

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

☀️ IT’S BACK! 50% OFF DAY TICKETS FOR LOCALS THIS SEPTEMBER ☀️

Our locals offer is back! If you live in a DT or BH postcode, you can enjoy 50% OFF SandWorld day tickets throughout September 🙌

Whether you’ve been meaning to visit us this year, fancy coming back for another look, or are searching for something a little different to do in Weymouth, now’s the perfect time!

Come and discover 18 incredible giant sand sculptures masterfully carved by internationally renowned artists, plus:

✔️ Daily sand sculpting workshops
✔️ Giant all-weather sand pits for all ages
✔️ Dedicated under 5s’ sand area
✔️ Accessible sand tables
✔️ Fun fact quiz
✔️ Create your own sand art bottles*
✔️ Café & gift shop
🐾 Dog friendly | ♿ Wheelchair accessible

💛 A big thank you to our wonderful local community for continuing to support SandWorld – we love welcoming familiar faces and new visitors through our doors.

🎟️ 50% OFF day tickets for DT & BH postcode residents
📅 Available throughout September
📍 Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth

👉 Book your discounted tickets online at www.sandworld.co.uk/local-day-ticket-offer

*Terms and conditions apply. Proof of address is required