You might expect to see a major sculpture based on Alice in Wonderland in London. The idea seems even more native to Oxford, where Charles Lutwidge Dodgson actually taught. Offhand it might sound a little random in the context of New York City. But of course, there it is, smack in the midst of Central Park. And it must be said that it complements the Big Apple. Manhattan is a serious place and can be more than a little nerve-wracking. Having a place where kids can play on a giant rabbit is a healthy outlet.
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What a nice surprise it is to see that lovely sculpture. That it was designed and made for children play on makes it extra special.
When I looked around to see if I could find anything similar in England I found the town of Llandudno in Wales where Alice spent summers with her family. It still looks like a good place to wander.
https://www.visitwales.com/things-do/culture/cultural-attractions/alice-wonderland-tour-llandudno
There used to be sand sculptures at the Gorge Park here in Victoria. One year they had the Mad Hatter's Tea Party. We think they were made using something more permanent than sand and you couldn't get near one either but Victoria isn't as nearly as free and easy as the Big Apple.
https://www.blogger.com/blog/page/edit/8764563741359701027/6288098665135326552
Yeah, kids have been playing on it for 67 years now. They must have actually done something right.
That's a pretty nice setup in Llanduno as well (even if "Llanduno" is apparently a word that Windows doesn't like). I especially like the little sculpture of the White Rabbit.
The second link you posted didn't work but I think I did find a story about the Mad Hatter's Tea Party in Victoria. You're right that they did seem to use something more permanent than sand. Looks good.
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