Sensational Sculpturing - Sandworld Weymouth

Popular Dorset attraction, Sandworld Weymouth, is home to some of the most amazing sand sculptures you will ever see in the UK, on a scale that will certainly surprise you.  

Under the cover of a giant marquee, international artists have been creating scenes from Greek Mythology, including Hercules, Medusa, Icarus  and The Trojan Horse, plus a 3m high Royal Coat of Arms in celebration of the Queens Diamond Jubilee and a 5m high sandcastle. 

Set up in 2011 by Weymouth’s own sand master – Mark Anderson - with friend David Hicks, Sandworld is a progression from the traditional beach front displays synonymous with Weymouth, and made world famous by Marks grandfather Fred Darrington.  

Fred started creating sand sculptures on Weymouth beach as a young man back in the 1920’s and worked with sand all his life, retiring eventually in his 80’s but not before he had passed his passion on to Mark. Mark has now been sand sculpting for 25 years, and David has been working alongside Mark for the past six. 

Apart from the main displays, Sandworld has a giant covered “Sand Pit” where you have a chance to get stuck in and have a go for yourself! Instruction boards and a selection of tools are available, and the staff are very happy to give essential tips and tricks to create the perfect sandcastle or sculpture. (A great idea for children's birthday parties and school trips!!)

To keep younger children entertained, there is an under 5’s play area with play equipment while older children have a go at sculpting. The main marquee is also home to The Wildflower Café which serves hot and cold snacks and drinks and icecreams. If you manage to visit Sandworld on a sunny day, there is an area with picnic benches for a bit of Al Fresco dining! The environment is very relaxing!  

The Sand Art area provides the opportunity to fill shaped bottles with coloured sand or create a Sand Art card (at additional cost) and we thought these were just lovely, and perfect gives to bring home for family and friends or keep as a souvenir of your day! We love the heart ones! There is also a small gift shop selling branded merchandise, postcards and gifts completes the experience. 

 Sandworld runs sand carving competitions from time to time, an “Easter Egg” carving competition at Easter, which proved very popular, and for The Diamond Jubilee will be running a “Crown Carving” competition – check Website and Facebook for details