*Due to weather - Moved to Wednesday 9th August

Price: No charge, each entry to the competition gives one free entry to Torre Abbey house and Gardens to visit the 'Paddington: The Story of a Bear' exhibition.

Additional tickets cost £10.50 per person. 

Age: All ages

Timing: 11:30 – 14:30

Ticket price: No charge

Available tickets: No limit

Celebrate our Summer exhibition ‘Paddington: The Story of a Bear’ by bringing buckets of creativity and your spade and take part in a sandcastle building competition on Torquay’s Abbey Sands beach. 

Embrace your inner architect and sculpt the very best sandcastle you can and be in with a chance of winning a family annual pass to Torre Abbey.

For each sandcastle entered in the competition you will receive a free pass for one entry to Torre Abbey house and gardens where our wonderful Paddington: The Story of a Bear, exhibition awaits.

Whether you’re a sandcastle-building novice or a seasoned pro, this event is open to enthusiasts of all ages.