Lodmoor Country Park

Having seen the small example of Sand Sculptures on Weymouth Beach on the last few visits I decided to visit Lodmoor Country Park in Weymouth where a larger amount of Sand Sculptures are on display there. If you love the sand sculptures on the beach, you will absolutely love Sand World. Founded by local businessman David Hicks and Mark Anderson, Weymouth’s resident sand sculptor and Grandson of Fred Darrington, who together clock up an impressive 95 years of carving out of the famous Weymouth sands. In it’s eighth season, Sand World is a unique art gallery with a difference. Sand World in Weymouth, Dorset, is the UK's only all weather Sand Sculpture Festival. It is home to awe inspiring sculptures made entirely from Weymouth sand and water, some the size of a double decker bus. A different theme each year and ongoing projects throughout the season ensure that each trip to our attraction is a unique one.
We showcase enormous, breathtaking, life-sized works of art, created entirely out of sand and water by visiting world class, award winning sculptors. 2018 theme is TV & Film and will feature an enormous Star Wars scene, Game of Thrones, The Jungle Book, Super heroes & X-Factor to name but a few. Once inspired by the amazing art, the exciting bit happens; you get to have a go at creating your own masterpiece, be it a R2-D2, Spiderman or a Snake - anything is possible, as we have skilled staff and the necessary tools to guide you. There is a small cafe there along with a child’s section for making Sand castles etc.
Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
5yrs to under 16yrs£4.95 per ticket
Adult£6.95 per ticket
Senior£5.00 per ticket
Under 4Free
The park itself is worth a visit there are enough attractions to spend a whole day here and its right on the sea Front section of Weymouth. Lodmoor Country Park is just a 15 minute stroll from the Esplanade and through Greenhill Gardens. You'll discover a host of independent attractions providing something of interest to entertain everyone. Access to most of the park is free and you can enjoy the numerous sport and recreation areas, wander around the footpaths and nature reserve or enjoy a picnic or barbecue.
Facilities
A small cafe provides refreshments for visitors to the park.
The Lodmoor pub has a large restaurant but also caters for passing lunchtime trade.
Picnic tables and barbecue stands available for the public to use throughout the year.
Public and disabled toilet facilities open 24 hours a day all year round are available to visitors.
The park is wheelchair accessible and level but with informal gravel pathways.
Pay and display car park provides ample parking for cars and coaches.

Lovely place to wonder around with the dogs, although I couldn't find a poo bin after I picked up after ours...not even in the car park, so they do need to put bins up for conscientious dog owners!
This was a great area for bird watchers and photographers as well.
The beach is literally just over the road if you wanted to extend your walk out.

Great place to visit, lots to do inc Sea Life crazy golf plenty of walks. The park is fab for picnic. Lots for kids. Or park and go across to the beach. Photos of beach across the road.

Lovely place for a quiet relaxing walk. Lots of wooded areas, plenty of benches to sit on. Also other attractions in the same area. Good place for a whole fun day out for families with small children.

Stay at the Premier Inn, Brewers Fare for food and drink and all the amusements on the doorstep. Easy hour walk along the sea front to town to shops and pubs.

Good place to go with children, lots of park play equipment, tables for picnics, a minature train ride around the park and on the edge of the park some amusement rides. Park is also dog freindly with lots of walks. Toilets are available in Lodmoor car park

We went to Sandworld within the park. Fantastic place. I think it has closed for winter now but definitely worth a visit when it reopens.

Nice place to take the family for a picnic, playground for the kids, plenty of seats and tables, toilets and carparking.