Sand Sculptures

Yesterday we cycled to the Marina in Brighton and just outside the Marina went past a mysterious high fence - what was it hiding??  We found a hole in the fence and were completely gobsmacked by what we saw ...

The final preparations were taking place for the Brighton Sand Sculpture Festival which opened today.  Twenty of the world's top sand sculpture artists have contributed and some of the sculptures are amazing.  They are constructed from compacted sand and water only - no other ingredients "hold" them together.

These sculptures are made to last as the Festival is open until the end of September so well worth a look if you are visiting Brighton over the summer.  Further information on their website here: http://www.brightonsandsculpture.co.uk/