From Daleks to Delorians - major comic con opens in Eastbourne

Spokesman Stephen Sheldrake said: “This family-friendly comic con, taking place at Winter Garden on the weekend of September 10-11, offers heaps of fun for everyone from family first-timers to convention veterans and enthusiasts. Everyone is welcome.

"With cosplay competitions offering great prizes, free creative workshops, special guests, attractions, exhibitions, gaming spaces, a vast variety of stallholders and more, the weekend of Wyntercon promises to offer non-stop entertainment.

"With day tickets priced from £10, it is an amazing opportunity to celebrate Comic Con on the south coast.

“Confirmed special guests include actor Andy Beckworth who played Errol in Guy Ritchie’s Snatch (2000), as well as characters in Game of Thrones (2012-14), Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006) and At World’s End (2007) and Les Miserables (2012).

“Also confirmed is actor John Campling, whose credits include playing a sinister Death Eater in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2010-2011), as well as King Regis in the huge video game franchise Final Fantasy XV (2016).

"Also joining the line-up is actor Clem So (Star Wars, Doctor Who, Dr Strange), David Leach (Titan Comics, Marvel) and author Paul Ian Cross.

“Across Wyntercon there will be a wide range of free educational and creative workshops for all ages to enjoy. Just some of the highlights this year include free coding tutorials based around Python and Minecraft, as well as workshops run by Lawn of the Dead, making a giant castle, gaming scenery for Warhammer and other games, as well as creating your own magic wands and sonic screwdrivers. You can also expect heaps of role-playing games.”

Wyntercon runs on Saturday, September 10-Sunday, September 11, 09.30-16.30. Tickets: day pass £8-£12, under-fives free. Winter Garden, Devonshire Quarter, Eastbourne, BN21 4BP.

Website: wyntercon.org / seetickets.com