Some grand designs at Old Hunstanton sandcastle competition
From miniature Egyptian pyramids to a friendly-looking octopus, this year’s Old Hunstanton sandcastle competition brought out participants’ creative side.
Having been running for some 30 years, the annul event, which takes place in the shadow of RNLI Hunstanton Lifeboat Station, aims to raise awareness of the team’s life-saving work.
Participants were given 45 minutes to create their masterpieces in an attempt to win gift vouchers to spend in the RNLI’s shop.
Prizes are awarded to first, second and third place in three age groups, which are two to seven-years-old, eight to 11-years-old and 12-years-old to adults.
Boathouse manager, Andy Carr said: “This year’s sandcastle competition has brought out everybody’s creative side.
“You can tell a lot of imagination has gone into some of the sandcastles here.
“The children really get into it, but so do their parents. This year has been a hard one to judge.”
Among sandcastle entries was an octopus, turtle, volcano, pyramids, seaweed castles and traditional castles, among more.
Mr Carr added: “The sandcastle competition acts as a reminder of the work the RNLI do as well as a reminder of the importance of sea and beach safety.
“One aspect we hope people take away from this is to enjoy themselves on our beaches, but also to stay safe and respect the waters.”
Sadie Hodgson, from Hunstanton Lifeboat Station, who was co-judging this year’s sandcastle competition, said: “It is great to see such
a wonderful turn out of people.
“This is my first year judging the competition
and it has been a hard one to judge.
“The children seemed to be really enjoying themselves and the parents seemed very competitive.”
