Morecambe Sandcastle Festival
Rediscover the simple pleasures of the seaside with our 5th annual Morecambe Sandcastle Festival on August 6 and 7.
Brightly coloured buckets and spades, sandcastles, donkey rides, candy striped deck chairs, ice creams and Knickerbocker Glories on Morecambe’s award winning beaches will all be part and parcel of this free weekend of seaside fun taking place on the 6 and 7 August.
Internationally renowned sand artists ‘Sand in your Eye’ will be back again this year to wow the crowds with an array of expertly crafted sand sculptured masterpieces throughout the weekend and inspiring all those hoping to dig up first prize in the Super Sandcastle Competition with a massive sandcastle building practice session on the Saturday.
Come and enjoy a free exhibition of local artist Chas Jacobs’s unique artwork which will take place at the Platform. The exhibition will include his most recent piece which has been specially created to celebrate this popular annual festival. Chas will also be inviting you to join him in the arena marquee for a painting workshop.
Morecambe’s very own Championship Section brass band will be entertaining an audience outside the Platform on both days where you’ll also be able to enjoy a delicious cream tea whilst listening to the music.
Beach games will be provided by Lancaster City Council and Morecambe Football Club and Poulton Children’s Centre will be back to provide activities and entertainment throughout the weekend from a special children’s area on Morecambe Arena.
Children will also be able to enjoy traditional donkey rides on the beach when Trigger, Ginger, Paddy and William are guaranteed to put a smile on their faces as they take them for a gentle stroll along the sand.
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