Sandworld Sand Sculpture Festival - Weymouth

20/06/2026

🌞 HEADING TO WEYMOUTH THIS WEEKEND? 🌞 Make sure SandWorld is on your list of places to visit!

Discover Dorset's most unique attraction, featuring incredible giant sand sculptures created by internationally renowned artists, hands-on sand sculpting fun, giant sand pits, a dedicated under 5s' area, and refreshments from our café.

And if you're local, there's even better news... 👀

☀️ DT & BH postcode residents can enjoy 50% OFF day tickets throughout June with our special locals offer.

🎟️ Tickets must be purchased online and used before 30th June 2026.

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

Book now:
👉 www.sandworld.co.uk/local-day-ticket-offer

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

19/06/2026

A trip down memory lane with the Dorset Echo ☀😀

Did you know about these? 👀

18/06/2026

🤩 UNDER 5s GO FREE 🤩 Looking for a family day out that keeps little ones entertained and lets imaginations run wild?

At SandWorld, children aged 4 and under go FREE, making it even easier to enjoy a day packed with creativity, play and discovery.

Alongside our incredible giant sand sculptures, you'll find:

✔️ Daily sand sculpting workshops and expert tips
✔️ Giant all-weather sand pits for all ages
✔️ Dedicated under 5s' sand play area
✔️ Fun fact quiz trail
✔️ Create your own sand art bottles*
✔️ Café serving refreshments and lunch options
✔️ Gift shop
✔️ Wheelchair accessible

From Shrek and Minecraft to amazing animals and larger-than-life creations, there's plenty to spark young imaginations and keep the whole family entertained.

📍 Lodmoor Country Park, Preston Beach Road, Weymouth
📅 Open daily from 10.30am
🎟️ Book online at sandworld.co.uk

*Additional charge applies for sand art bottles.

17/06/2026

🎭 Betrayed by The Traitors... but won over by SandWorld!

It was fantastic to welcome Weymouth local James Baker - take a watch to hear his thoughts on Dorset's most unique attraction.

Local yourself? You can enjoy 50% OFF admission throughout June with our special locals offer for DT and BH postcodes.

Visiting Weymouth this summer? Be sure to add a visit to SandWorld on your list!

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

16/06/2026

☀️ LOCAL AND STILL MEANING TO VISIT SANDWORLD THIS YEAR? NOW’S THE PERFECT TIME ☀️

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

👉 www.sandworld.co.uk/local-day-ticket-offer

Explore 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 enjoy refreshments from our café.

🎟️ Tickets must be purchased online and used before 30th June 2026.

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

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

16/06/2026

☀️ LOCAL AND STILL MEANING TO VISIT SANDWORLD THIS YEAR? NOW'S THE PERFECT TIME ☀️

Our popular locals offer is back for June!

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

Explore 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 enjoy refreshments from our café.

🎟️ 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:
👉 www.sandworld.co.uk/local-day-ticket-offer

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

14/06/2026

Dorset Wildlife Trust is here at SandWorld today 🦋

Wendy would love to chat with visitors about the incredible work Dorset Wildlife Trust does to protect and enhance wildlife and wild places across our county 💚

Why not come along, say hello, and find out more about how you can support local nature?

⭐ Special Local Offer ⭐
A reminder that visitors with DT and BH postcodes can enjoy 50% off admission to SandWorld!

🎟️ Tickets must be booked online in advance to receive the discount. Please bring proof of your postcode when you visit.

www.sandworld.co.uk/local-day-ticket-offer

We look forward to welcoming you!

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

Who's got Shrek as their favourite sculpture this year? 👇

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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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