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Monday 10:30am - 3pm Tuesday 10:30am - 3pm Wednesday 10:30am - 3pm Thursday 10:30am - 3pm Friday 10:30am - 3pm Saturday 10:30am - 3pm Sunday 10:30am - 3pm

Sandworld Sand Sculpture Festival - Weymouth

Name: Sandworld Sand Sculpture Festival - Weymouth
Address: Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, DT47SX, GB
Telephone: +447411387529
Price range: £
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Sandworld Sand Sculpture Festival - Weymouth

SandWorld’s awe-inspiring sand sculpture festival showcases larger-than-life creations by world-class sculptors. Open daily from 28th March - 8th November 2026.
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With interactive activities, it’s a fun, creative, all-weather day out for all ages! SandWorld's sand sculpture festival in Lodmoor Park, Weymouth, showcases breathtaking, larger-than-life creations by world-renowned sand sculptors and is a must-see Dorset attraction. During this year's event (5th April – 9th November 2025), see prehistoric creatures, a full-colour Egyptian Prince, family-favourit

e characters, and inspirational, original artwork from some of the world's finest sand artists. SandWorld is a fun and creative all-weather day out for all ages!
✔️ Awe-inspiring work by some of the world’s leading sand sculptors
✔️The UK's only Sand Sculpture Festival
✔️ Daily workshops, tools and sand sculpting advice
✔️ Giant all weather sand pits for all age groups
✔️ Under 5’s sand area
✔️ Optional fun fact quiz
✔️ Fill your own sand art bottles*
✔️ Café with refreshments
✔️ Gift shop
✔️ Wheelchair Friendly
✔️ Dog Friendly
✔️ Kids 4 and under are free

📅 Open daily from 10.30am (5th April – 9th November 2025)
📍 Lodmoor Country Park, Preston Beach Road, Weymouth DT4 7SX
🎟 Book your discounted tickets online

We look forward to welcoming you! Sandworld
Sand Sculpture Park
Lodmoor Country Park
Preston Beach Road
Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 7SX

[email protected]
07411387529

11/06/2026

💚 Celebrate 25 years of Shrek... with SandWorld and Weymouth Pavilion 💚

One of this year's most popular sculptures has been our incredible Shrek creation, masterfully sculpted by Czech artist Jan Zelinka to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the much-loved franchise.

From families spotting their favourite characters to plenty of photo opportunities, Shrek has been putting smiles on faces since the start of the season and remains a must-see during your visit to SandWorld.

To continue the celebrations, we're delighted to have teamed up with Weymouth Pavilion for their special 25th Anniversary screening of Shrek on Saturday 13th June at 11:00am.

🎟️ All screening ticket holders will receive 50% OFF admission to SandWorld.

Simply present proof of your Shrek screening ticket on arrival to redeem your discount.

📅 Offer valid for one week following the screening.

So whether you're heading to the pavillion, planning a visit to SandWorld, or both, don't miss your chance to celebrate 25 years of everyone's favourite ogre 🏰

📍 Lodmoor Park, Weymouth
⏰ Open daily from 10:30am

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10/06/2026

To mark the 25th Anniversary of the animated classic Shrek, we're delighted to have teamed up with to bring a fantastic exclusive offer to everyone attending our special anniversary screening on this Saturday 13 June at 11:00am.

🎟️ All ticket holders will receive 50% OFF admission to SandWorld!

Simply present proof of your Shrek screening ticket on arrival at SandWorld to redeem your discount.

📅 Offer valid for one week following the screening.

Don't miss this chance to enjoy a morning with everyone's favourite ogre, followed by an unforgettable visit to SandWorld at half price! Book your tickets here - https://weymouthpavilion.com/whats-on/shrek-25th-anniversary-film/

09/06/2026

🎥 Jan Zelinka in action...

Before Shrek took pride of place at SandWorld 2026, there were hours of skill and creativity involved! Here's a throwback to Czech sculptor Jan Zelinka bringing our Shrek 25th Anniversary sculpture to life 👏💚

And if you're a Shrek fan, you'll want to keep an eye on our page tomorrow... 👀

We've teamed up with Weymouth Pavilion for a special Shrek-themed offer to celebrate 25 years of everyone's favourite ogre.

📍 The finished sculpture is on display at SandWorld, Weymouth

👀 Offer announcement coming tomorrow!

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05/06/2026

☀️ LOCALS OFFER IS BACK FOR JUNE ☀️ After the incredible response to our May locals offer, we're delighted to bring it back for June!

If you live in a DT or BH postcode area, you can enjoy 50% OFF day tickets throughout June and experience Dorset's most unique attraction for less.

Explore our giant sand sculptures created by internationally renowned artists, get hands-on in our giant sand pits, enjoy daily sculpting workshops, discover our dedicated under 5s' area, and make a day of it with refreshments from our café.

A huge thank you to all our local supporters who visit us. Your support means so much to our small team. It is wonderful to welcome so many familiar faces alongside visitors discovering SandWorld for the very first time ❤️

We can't wait to welcome even more of you this month!

🎟️ Tickets must be purchased online and used before 30th June 2026.
📍 Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth
🐾 Dog friendly | ♿ Wheelchair accessible

Book now via our offers page:
👉 https://www.sandworld.co.uk/local-day-ticket-offer

Terms and conditions apply. Valid for DT & BH postcode residents only.

02/06/2026

Thank you to Rossi’s Ice Cream for the recommendation in their Sundae Mail 🍦☀️

LOVE that the children were busy exploring our under 5s area, getting creative in the sand pits and having so much fun during their visit 💛

And if you’re thinking about joining us this season and live locally, head to our website where you’ll find 50% OFF tickets for locals this June on our offers page 👀

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30/05/2026

🚨 LAST WEEKEND OF HALF TERM 🚨 Still looking for something fun to do with the family?

Explore giant sand sculptures, meet Shrek and friends, discover our Minecraft-inspired creations, get hands-on in our giant sand pits and enjoy daily sculpting workshops.

Plus, we're mostly undercover with plenty of shaded areas if the sunshine gets a little too warm ☀️

📍 Lodmoor Park, Weymouth
🐾 Dog friendly
♿ Wheelchair accessible
🍦 Ice cream, cold drinks & refreshments available

Book your discounted tickets online: sandworld.co.uk

27/05/2026

☀️ It’s been a HOT few days… and if you’re looking for somewhere to cool down, get creative and enjoy a bit of shade, SandWorld has you covered 😎

As one of Dorset’s most unique family attractions, much of our site is undercover with shaded areas to relax and explore.... including our giant sand pits and dedicated under 5s’ play area ⛱️

Come discover incredible giant sand sculptures, enjoy a bite to eat in the café, grab an ice cream and let the kids get creative in the sand 🙌

Perfect for a sunny day out without being stuck in the heat all day ☀️

📍 Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth
🐾 Dog friendly | ♿ Wheelchair accessible
🎟️ Book your discounted tickets online: www.sandworld.co.uk

23/05/2026

☀️ Sunshine, sand and spring fun - May Half Term is looking VERY hot ☀️ If you’re looking for a family attraction in Weymouth with a bit of shade, SandWorld has you covered… quite literally 😎

Much of our attraction is undercover, with plenty of shaded areas to enjoy when the heat gets a little too much, including our giant sand pits and dedicated under 5s’ play area.

Plus, our café serves lunch, refreshments, cold drinks, ice creams and ice lollies to help keep everyone cool throughout your visit 🍦🥤

We’ve loved welcoming so many visitors already this week and can’t wait for even more May Half Term fun ☀️

Book your discounted tickets at www.sandworld.com

📍 Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth
🐾 Dog friendly | ♿ Wheelchair accessible

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22/05/2026

🧒✨ Such incredible attention to detail in this larger-than-life collection of children’s favourites at Sandworld Sand Sculpture Festival - Weymouth!

It’s hard to believe these amazing creations are made using nothing other than Weymouth sand and water… plus, of course, a huge amount of talent 👏🏖️

This is just one of many huge sculptures to be seen at this brilliant family attraction in Weymouth’s Lodmoor Country Park, offering hands-on family fun with plenty to spot, smile at, and snap photos of along the way 😊

20/05/2026

☀️ Last Chance for 50% OFF DAY TICKETS - Our locals offer ends this Friday ☀️

If you live in a DT or BH postcode, you can enjoy 50% OFF day tickets and experience SandWorld for less.

Bring the family and explore breathtaking, larger-than-life sand sculptures created by internationally renowned artists… plus so much more 👀

✔️ Daily workshops, tools and sand sculpting advice
✔️ Giant all-weather sand pits for all ages
✔️ Under 5’s sand area
✔️ Optional fun fact quiz
✔️ Fill your own sand art bottles*
✔️ Café with refreshments
✔️ Gift shop

Tickets must be purchased online and are valid until 22nd May.

📍 Lodmoor Country Park, Preston Beach Road, Weymouth
🐾 Dog friendly | ♿ Wheelchair accessible

Grab your discounted tickets now:
www.sandworld.co.uk/local-day-ticket-offer

*Terms and conditions apply. Valid for DT & BH postcode residents only.

Address

Lodmoor Country Park
Weymouth
DT47SX

Opening Hours

Monday	10:30am - 3pm
Tuesday	10:30am - 3pm
Wednesday	10:30am - 3pm
Thursday	10:30am - 3pm
Friday	10:30am - 3pm
Saturday	10:30am - 3pm
Sunday	10:30am - 3pm

Telephone

+447411387529

Website

http://www.sandworld.co.uk/

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