Sandworld Sand Sculpture Festival - Weymouth

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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-favourite 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

🎃👻 HEADING TO WEYMOUTH FOR THE HALLOWEEN SPOOKY PARADE & TRUNK 'N' TREAT? 🧡With plenty of spooky fun happening across We...
30/10/2026

🎃👻 HEADING TO WEYMOUTH FOR THE HALLOWEEN SPOOKY PARADE & TRUNK 'N' TREAT? 🧡

With plenty of spooky fun happening across Weymouth, why not make a day of it and add a visit to SandWorld to your Halloween plans?

After all, if you're already dressed up for the celebrations, there's a VERY good reason to stop by…

🎟️ FREE ENTRY FOR ALL ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN FULL HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS! 🙌

Simply arrive in your Halloween costumes and enjoy a fun, creative family day out on us!

🎃 Sculpt your own sand pumpkin
👻 Follow our Halloween Hunt
🤩 Discover 18 incredible giant sand sculptures
🪣 Get creative in our giant all-weather sand pits
👶 Dedicated under 5s' sand area
☕ Café and gift shop

And there's plenty more Halloween fun happening across town, including the Spooky Parade and Trunk 'n' Treat on Friday 30th October! 👻

🎭 Halloween Parade sets off at 5pm
🚗 Trunk 'n' Treat at Melcombe Regis Car Park from 5.30pm – 7pm

📅 SandWorld's FREE fancy dress entry offer runs until Sunday 1st November
⏰ Open daily from 10.30am
📍 Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth

A huge thank you to everyone helping bring these fantastic Halloween celebrations to Weymouth!

We hope you all have a brilliant Halloween – we can't wait to see your spooky costumes 🎃🧡

🎃👻 FREE ENTRY FOR HALLOWEEN – AND JUST LOOK AT THESE SPOOKTACULAR VISITORS 🧡We've absolutely loved seeing so many famili...
29/10/2026

🎃👻 FREE ENTRY FOR HALLOWEEN – AND JUST LOOK AT THESE SPOOKTACULAR VISITORS 🧡

We've absolutely loved seeing so many families getting into the Halloween spirit and visiting SandWorld in their fantastic costumes 🧙‍♀️

And there's still time to join in the fun…

🎟️ FREE ENTRY FOR ALL ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN FULL HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS UNTIL SUNDAY 1ST NOVEMBER! 🙌

Simply turn up in your Halloween outfits and enjoy a fun, creative family visit on us!

There's plenty of spooky, sandy fun waiting for you…

🎃 Sculpt your own sand pumpkin with tips from our team
👻 Take on our Halloween Hunt
🕸️ Explore our spooky decorations
🤩 Discover 18 incredible giant sand sculptures
🪣 Get creative in our giant all-weather sand pits
👶 Enjoy our dedicated under 5s' area
☕ Café and gift shop

☔️ And with plenty of undercover areas, we've got you covered whatever the autumn weather brings!

📅 Offer ends Sunday 1st November 2026
🎟️ FREE entry for adults and children in FULL Halloween fancy dress
⏰ Open daily from 10.30am

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

Not dressing up? No problem! You can still book tickets at www.sandworld.co.uk or pay on arrival.

A huge thank you to everyone who's joined us so far – we can't wait to see more of your amazing costumes 🎃💛

💙 50% OFF for Blue Light Card Holders and Your Family Members 💙📅 Valid 2nd – 8th November 2026It’s our way of saying a h...
28/10/2026

💙 50% OFF for Blue Light Card Holders and Your Family Members 💙
📅 Valid 2nd – 8th November 2026

It’s our way of saying a huge thank you to those who go above and beyond to support our communities 💙

Step into a world of incredible sand sculptures, where this year’s displays bring stories to life – from kids’ favourite characters like Shrek and friends, to epic Minecraft scenes, a Traitors-inspired creation and a whole host of amazing animals.

Plus, enjoy:
✔️ Live sculpting & daily hands-on workshops
✔️ Giant all-weather sand pits for all ages
✔️ Dedicated under 5s’ play area
✔️ Accessible sand tables
✔️ Fun fact quiz
✔️ Create your own sand art bottles *at an extra cost
✔️ Café & gift shop on site
✔️ Dog friendly 🐾 | Wheelchair accessible ♿

To claim, simply present your Blue Light Card on arrival.

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

JUST 2 WEEKS LEFT AT SANDWORLD – AND WE'RE GOING OUT WITH A BANG 🎃💙⏳☀️ Can you believe we're approaching the end of anot...
25/10/2026

JUST 2 WEEKS LEFT AT SANDWORLD – AND WE'RE GOING OUT WITH A BANG 🎃💙⏳☀️

Can you believe we're approaching the end of another incredible season? There's just TWO WEEKS LEFT to visit SandWorld before we close our doors on Sunday 8th November 2026!

And we've got two fantastic events to round off the season!

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN HALF-TERM | UNTIL 1ST NOVEMBER

We're getting suitably spooky this October half-term, with FREE ENTRY for adults and children in FULL Halloween fancy dress!

There's plenty of family fun waiting for you…

🎃 Sculpt your very own sand pumpkin with tips from our team
👻 Follow our Halloween Hunt
🕸️ Explore our spooky decorations
🤩 Discover 18 incredible giant sand sculptures
🪣 Get creative in our giant all-weather sand pits

💙 BLUE LIGHT CARD WEEK | 2ND – 8TH NOVEMBER

To finish our 2026 season, we're delighted to be offering 50% OFF for Blue Light Card holders and your family members 💙

This special week is our way of saying a huge thank you to the incredible people who work tirelessly to support, care for and protect our communities.

Simply present your valid Blue Light Card on arrival to claim the offer.

And of course, throughout both weeks, there's so much more to enjoy at SandWorld, including our dedicated under 5s' sand area, daily sculpting workshops, accessible sand tables, café and gift shop!

☔️ With plenty of undercover areas, we're a fantastic family attraction whatever the autumn weather brings!

📅 Open daily from 10.30am until Sunday 8th November 2026
📍 Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth
🐾 Dog friendly | ♿ Wheelchair accessible

Who's planning one last sandy adventure before we close for the season? 👇💛

WHO'S READY TO CARVE A PUMPKIN… SANDWORLD STYLE 🪣🎃Forget the messy pumpkin guts this Halloween – we're swapping pumpkins...
25/10/2026

WHO'S READY TO CARVE A PUMPKIN… SANDWORLD STYLE 🪣🎃

Forget the messy pumpkin guts this Halloween – we're swapping pumpkins for SAND 🙌

Join us this October half-term and have a go at sculpting your very own sand pumpkin, with plenty of tips, tools and expert advice from our talented team!

Will yours be spooky, silly or downright terrifying? We can't wait to see your creations🎃

And here's another treat…

👻 FREE ENTRY FOR ALL ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN FULL HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS 👻

There's plenty more to enjoy while you're here:

🕸️ Follow our Halloween Hunt and explore our spooky decorations
🐉 Come face-to-face with our magnificent dragon
🤩 Discover 18 incredible giant sand sculptures, including Shrek, Minecraft and The Traitors-inspired creations
🏖️ Get creative in our giant all-weather sand pits
👶 Enjoy our dedicated under 5s' sand area
🌈 Create your own sand art bottle*
☕ Café and gift shop

☔️ And with plenty of undercover areas, it's a fantastic family day out whatever the autumn weather brings!

📅 Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November
🎟️ FREE ENTRY for adults and children in FULL Halloween fancy dress – simply arrive in costume!

⏰ Open daily from 10.30am
📍 SandWorld, Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth
🐾 Dog friendly | ♿ Wheelchair accessible

Not dressing up? No problem! Book your tickets online at www.sandworld.co.uk or pay on arrival.

Who's up for the challenge of carving a sand pumpkin this Halloween? 🎃👇

🎃👻 FREE ENTRY THIS OCTOBER HALF-TERM👻🎃Looking for something a little different to do with the family this Halloween? We'...
24/10/2026

🎃👻 FREE ENTRY THIS OCTOBER HALF-TERM👻🎃

Looking for something a little different to do with the family this Halloween? We've got a spooktacular treat in store at SandWorld 🧡

From Saturday 24th October to Sunday 1st November, we're inviting adults and children to enjoy FREE ENTRY when visiting in FULL Halloween fancy dress 🧙‍♀️🦇

And there's plenty of spooky, sandy fun waiting for you…

🎃 Have a go at sculpting your very own sand pumpkin, with expert tips from our team
👻 Follow our Halloween Hunt as you explore the sculptures
🕸️ Enjoy our spooky Halloween decorations
🐉 Come face-to-face with our magnificent dragon
💚 Spot Shrek and friends, explore our epic Minecraft creation and discover our Traitors-inspired sculpture
🤩 Marvel at 18 giant sand sculptures created by internationally renowned artists
🪣 Get creative in our giant all-weather sand pits, including a dedicated under 5s' area
🎨 Enjoy accessible sand tables, sand art bottles* and more!
☕ Café and gift shop

🐾 Dog friendly | ♿ Wheelchair accessible

With plenty of undercover areas, it's a fantastic family day out whatever the autumn weather brings 🍂

📅 24th October – 1st November 2026
🎟️ FREE ENTRY for adults and children in FULL Halloween fancy dress
📍 SandWorld, Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth
⏰ Open daily from 10.30am

Not dressing up? No problem! You can still book your tickets online at www.sandworld.co.uk or pay on arrival.

Who's getting their Halloween costumes ready? We'd love to see you 👇🎃

⚠️ IMPORTANT VISITOR NOTICE – CLOSED TODAY ⚠️
23/10/2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT VISITOR NOTICE – CLOSED TODAY ⚠️

🎃👻 GET THOSE HALLOWEEN OUTFITS READY… FREE ENTRY AT SANDWORLD IS JUST DAYS AWAY👻🎃Have you got your Halloween costumes so...
22/10/2026

🎃👻 GET THOSE HALLOWEEN OUTFITS READY… FREE ENTRY AT SANDWORLD IS JUST DAYS AWAY👻🎃

Have you got your Halloween costumes sorted yet? Because there's a VERY good reason to dress up this October half-term 🧡

From Saturday 24th October to Sunday 1st November, we're offering FREE ENTRY to ALL adults and children in FULL Halloween fancy dress 🙌

Whether you're a wicked witch, spooky skeleton, ghost or vampire, we'd love to see your fantastic costumes!

And there's plenty of spooky, sandy fun waiting for you…

🎃 Sculpt your own sand pumpkin with tips from our team
👻 Take on our Halloween Hunt
🕸️ Explore our spooky Halloween decorations
🐉 Come face-to-face with our magnificent dragon
🤩 Discover 18 giant sand sculptures, including Shrek, Minecraft and The Traitors-inspired creations
🪣 Get creative in our giant all-weather sand pits
👶 Dedicated under 5s' sand area
🌈 Create your own sand art bottle*
☕ Café and gift shop

☔️ Plus, with plenty of undercover areas, it's a fantastic family day out whatever the autumn weather brings!

📅 Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November
🎟️ FREE ENTRY for adults and children in FULL Halloween fancy dress – simply turn up in costume!

⏰ Open daily from 10.30am
📍 SandWorld, Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth
🐾 Dog friendly | ♿ Wheelchair accessible

Not dressing up? No problem! Book your tickets online at www.sandworld.co.uk or pay on arrival.

Who's getting dressed up and joining us for some Halloween fun? 🎃👇

☔️ RAINY DAYS? WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED – QUITE LITERALLY 🏖️With the weather taking a turn this week, here's a little remin...
20/10/2026

☔️ RAINY DAYS? WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED – QUITE LITERALLY 🏖️

With the weather taking a turn this week, here's a little reminder that SandWorld is a fantastic all-weather attraction in Weymouth 🙌

There's no need to let a bit of autumn rain put a dampener on your family adventures!

Most of SandWorld is undercover, so there's plenty to keep everyone entertained, whatever the weather brings…

🤩 Discover 18 incredible giant sand sculptures, featuring Shrek, Minecraft, The Traitors and more!

🪣 Get creative in our giant undercover sand pits

👶 Let little ones explore our dedicated undercover under 5s' sand area

🎨 Enjoy daily sand sculpting workshops with tips from our talented team

🌈 Create your own sand art bottle*

☕ Warm up with a drink and a bite to eat in our indoor café

And don't forget, children aged 4 and under visit FREE! 💛

⏳ There's not long left to visit us this season! We're open daily until Sunday 8th November 2026, so be sure to squeeze in a sandy adventure before we close.

Plus, From Saturday 24th October to Sunday 1st November, we're inviting adults and children to enjoy FREE ENTRY when visiting in FULL Halloween fancy dress 🧙‍♀️🦇

📍 Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth
⏰ Open daily from 10.30am
🐾 Dog friendly | ♿ Wheelchair accessible

🎟️ Book your discounted tickets online:
👉 www.sandworld.co.uk

Rain or shine, we'd love to welcome you! ☀️☔️

The countdown is officially on! Can you believe there are just 3 WEEKS LEFT to enjoy SandWorld before we close for the 2...
18/10/2026

The countdown is officially on! Can you believe there are just 3 WEEKS LEFT to enjoy SandWorld before we close for the 2026 season on Sunday 8th November? 👀☀️⏳

If you've been meaning to visit, now's the time to get those plans in the diary!

There's still so much to see and do…

🤩 Discover 18 incredible giant sand sculptures created by internationally renowned artists, featuring Shrek, Minecraft, The Traitors and more!

🪣 Get creative in our giant all-weather sand pits

🎨 Enjoy daily sand sculpting workshops with expert tips from our team

👶 Explore our dedicated under 5s' sand area

🌈 Create your own sand art bottle*

☕ Refuel in our café and browse our gift shop

And with plenty of undercover areas, it's a fantastic family day out whatever the autumn weather brings! 🍂

Whether it's your first visit or one last sandy adventure before we close, we'd love to welcome you! 💛

📅 Open daily from 10.30am until Sunday 8th November 2026
📍 Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth
🐾 Dog friendly | ♿ Wheelchair accessible

🎟️ Book your discounted tickets online:
👉 www.sandworld.co.uk

Who's planning a visit before the season ends? 👇

*Additional charge applies for sand art.

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

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