Sand Sculptures

The annual Sand Sculpture Festival at Western-super-Mare is open to the public (title link). This year's theme is Great Britain, which includes everything from William Shakespeare to Wallace and Gromit. Above is Monty Python's Flying Circus. The sculptures are treated with a protein based solution that will protect them from the British weather until 5 September, when the exhibition closes. Admission charges: adults £3.50, silver surfers £2.50, children £1.50, family £8. CLICK for a BBC News slideshow.