Join us at the Weymouth Beach sand pod for SandWorld's Sandcastle Competition & Fred Darrington Sculpture Unveil. We have amazing prizes from local businesses and the Mayor of Weymouth will be coming along to award the winners 🙌
Prizes include:
☀️ Sandworld Sand Sculpture Festival - Weymouth
☀️ Wafflicious
☀️ Baboo Gelato
☀️ Marlboro Restaurant
☀️ Nothe Fort
☀️ Dorset Museum & Art Gallery
☀️ Abbotsbury Swannery
☀️ Weymouth Pavilion
☀️ Weymouth Bay Cafe
☀️ Swanage Railway
☀️ Weymouth & Portland Boat Trips
Bring your bucket and spade, your imagination, and your family for a day of sandy fun and fantastic prizes! We can’t wait to see your creations!
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