Halloween fun at SandWorld with a sand-sculpting pumpkin competition, Halloween hunt with prizes, sand sculptures by international artists and an under-5s sand area.
SandWorld in Weymouth is leaning into Halloween this year, with a whole run of spooky things to do from 24 October to 1 November, right across the October half-term. If you're in Dorset during those dates, it's one of the easier ways to fill a day with the kids without having to scramble for separate plans.
The main thing is a sand-sculpting pumpkin competition, and they're running it with expert advice on hand, so you don't need to be a pro to have a go. There's also a Halloween hunt with prizes to win, and the usual sand sculptures by leading international artists to walk around. For the younger ones, there's a dedicated under-5s sand area, and for everyone else, giant all-weather sand pits that keep things going even if the weather turns. If you're after something to take home, they've got fill-your-own sand art bottles, and there's an optional fun-fact quiz to work through while you're there.
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It's a good spot for a family day out because it's built for it: the site is wheelchair and dog friendly, so you don't have to leave the dog at home or worry about access. There's a café on-site for when the kids get hungry, and a gift shop if you want to pick something up on your way out. It runs from 24 October to 1 November, so you've got the whole half-term to fit it in.
