CLACTON Carnival’s week of family fun saw youngsters battle it out for the title of best sandcastle builder.

A total of 63 children made seaside creations with a metre-long mermaid added to the lot. 

The Rev Susan Wiggins, judge and organiser, said: “It was marvellously successful. Everyone enjoyed a really lovely day. 

“There were many lovely sandcastles, people were very gracious and got into the spirit of the competition. There was a lovely atmosphere.

"And with the warm sun shining gloriously, the competition also showed Clacton at its finest, at an event enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.

“I’m certainly looking forward to 2017."

  • Results

Six and Under

1- Mason Smith

2- Reece George

3- Leyla Mortt

Sevens-to-nines

1- Connor Pond

2- Sophi John

3- Becca Hawes

Tens-to-Fourteens

1- Gracie Goodman

2- Conor Cole

3- Albie Bolden

Pairs- Six and Under

1- Mia Lee Taylor and Chloe Tomlinson

2- Cooper Wilkins and Oliver Holmewood

3- Bella Siltness and Riley Durham

Pairs- Sevens-to-nines

1-Ben Salisbury and Noah Fox

2-Kadie Greyson and Nieve Greyson

3- Lillie-May Gifford and Dillon Gifford

Pairs-Tens-to-Fourteens

1- Billy Barnes and Leon Barnes

2- Emily Marshall and Marshal Jeffries

3- Taylor Selvin and Harvey Selvin