12 pictures from the Hartlepool Headland Carnival sandcastle competition

The annual Headland Carnival sandcastle competition returned to Fish Sands on Monday, August 1.

By Madeleine Raine

Published 2nd Aug 2022, 17:14 BST

Updated 2nd Aug 2022, 18:05 BST

Here is a glimpse of what people got up to.

Fun in the sun - and the sand!

1. Fun in the sun - and the sand!

Fun in the sun - and the sand! Photo: AN

Little ones celebrating this year's sand castle competition.

2. Hip hip hooray, we're at the carnival today

Little ones celebrating this year's sand castle competition. Photo: Stu Norton

The crowds turned out for this year's sand castle competition.

3. Beach crowds

The crowds turned out for this year's sand castle competition. Photo: Stu Norton

Lovely weather for the annual sand castle competition.

4. Blue skies

Lovely weather for the annual sand castle competition. Photo: Stu Norton