One of the younger competitors in the Bamburgh Sandcastle ChallengeOne of the younger competitors in the Bamburgh Sandcastle Challenge
One of the younger competitors in the Bamburgh Sandcastle Challenge

14 pictures which show how amazing the Bamburgh Sandcastle Challenge was this year - spot anyone you know?

Twenty teams went to Bamburgh Beach to compete in the sandcastle challenge.

Competitors took part in two categories: best sandcastle and best sand sculpture, and there were some amazing efforts on display.