Sci-Fi Scarborough: The best photos as Chewbacca hits the waves and a Dalek tries to exterminate the seafront

The Sci-Fi Scarborough convention returned this weekend (April 9) as organisers invited fans to 'geek beside the seaside' for the ninth consecutive year.

The hit convention returned to the Victorian Scarborough Spa, with characters from Star Wars, Dr Who, and Ghostbusters - and many more - congregating on the seafront.

Guests included Mike Fielding, who played Naboo in The Mighty Boosh, Julie Dawn Cole, who was Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and Dean Andrews, star of Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes.

Attendees naturally drew plenty of attention from passers-by - here are the best photos from the event.

5. Oh we do like to geek beside the seaside!

Sci-fi fans gather at Scarborough spa for a weekend of fun

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6. Guarding Scarborough Spa

Wilson Whitley, dressed as Mandalorian, and his wife Tammy, dressed as a Jadi Guard, members of Mos Eisley Misfits

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7. Chewie hits the waves

Gavin Hobden, a member of the Scarborough Garrison, dressed at Chewbacca, takes time out from the event to participate in a a spot of surfing on Scarborough South Bay, whilst helping to raise money for Cancer Research UK.