In pictures: A galaxy far far away comes to Chichester as Star Wars characters take city by storm

Appearing in Chichester city centre on Saturday (February 3), from 10am to 4pm, residents got to meet, greet and pose with storm-troopers from the legendary sci-fi franchise.

The event coincides with a ‘May The Toys Be With You' exhibition at the Novium Museum, on Tower Street, which opened back in October last year. It’s one of the UK’s finest collections of Star Wars Toys and theatrical posters, according to the museum team, featuring memorabilia, action figures, and advertising material from across the film franchises’ decades-long history. There are even a few interactive features, such as a dress-up area, designed to really immerse guests in a galaxy far far away.

The exhibit has already attracted thousands of visitors and, despite the age of the toys, delighted Star Wars fans of all ages.

Last weekend’s visit was organised by Chichester District Council alongside Novium Museum staff, and members of the 501st UK Garrison – a stormtrooper cosplay group well known for their movie-accurate costumes. This marks their second stint in Chichester over recent months, having attended the museum for the exhibition’s opening day last year.

The exhibition itself follows a similarly successful exhibition based on The Lord of the Rings last year, which featured art, memorabilia and games inspired by JRR Tolkien’s books.

May The Toys Be With You is open at the Novium Museum until Saturday, April 20. Tickets cost £4 for adults, £2.50 for children and £12 for a family of up to five (maximum two adults)