Dorset Troopers visits Sandworld in Weymouth to celebrate International Star Wars Day

May Bank Holiday: What's on

All the events and festivals happening in the South West this May Bank Holiday.

Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Storm Troopers and a host of other characters from the Star Wars film franchise Credit: David Hicks, Sandworld

Darth Vader admires a sand sculpture of him Credit: David Hicks, Sandworld

Children enjoying the sand sculptures and having their photo taken with an Ewok Credit: David Hicks, Sandworld

A child having a photo with people dressed in Star Wars fancy dress Credit: David Hicks, Sandworld

Last updated Sun 5 May 2013

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