Sandworld

Dorset, England

Adventure

Opening Open daily from 10.30am during the 2026 season, Saturday 28 March – Sunday 8 November; listed Monday hours 10:30–15:00; last admission 3pm between 4 September and 23 October

Price Adults £11.50 online (£12.50 on the door); Children aged 5–16 £9.25 online (£10.25 on the door); Concessions £10.50 online (£11.50 on the door); Family (2 adults + 2 children) £39.50; Family (2 adults + 1 child) £32.00; Carer £6.25 (valid proof required); Children under 5 go free; Season tickets £21–60 online; 50% off day tickets for DT/BH postcode residents until 30 September 2026 (pre-booked online)

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Age fit All ages — described as one of the best family days out in Dorset for families, couples and visitors of all ages; dedicated under 5s' sand area and children 4 and under go free; school visits welcomed for ages 4–18

Setting indoor/outdoor

The experience

About this day out

SandWorld in Weymouth is the UK's only sand sculpture festival, located in Lodmoor Country Park. Each season internationally acclaimed artists transform over 2,000 tonnes of sand into giant sculptures using nothing but sand and water. It is an all-weather experience offering daily workshops, a giant all-weather sandpit, a café and a gift shop.

When to go

Opening calendar

Open daily from 10.30am during the 2026 season, Saturday 28 March – Sunday 8 November; listed Monday hours 10:30–15:00; last admission 3pm between 4 September and 23 October

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: Adults £11.50 online (£12.50 on the door); Children aged 5–16 £9.25 online (£10.25 on the door); Concessions £10.50 online (£11.50 on the door); Family (2 adults + 2 children) £39.50; Family (2 adults + 1 child) £32.00; Carer £6.25 (valid proof required); Children under 5 go free; Season tickets £21–60 online; 50% off day tickets for DT/BH postcode residents until 30 September 2026 (pre-booked online)

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Café with refreshmentsGift shopDaily sand sculpting workshopsGiant all-weather sandpitWheelchair-friendly stand-up sculpting tablesUnder 5s' sand areaFun fact quizSand art bottle filling (extra charge)Indoor or outdoor seating areasGroup/school visit packages

Accessibility: Wheelchair friendly with easy-access, wheelchair-friendly stand-up sculpting tables; reduced-price carer ticket (£6.25, proof such as Access Card, Carer Card, PIP or DLA letter required — Blue Badge not accepted); no toilet facilities on site, but public toilets available in the car park 2 minutes away
Parking: Located in Lodmoor Country Park; a car park with public toilets is 2 minutes away
Dogs: Yes — SandWorld is proudly dog friendly

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