FESTIVAL Leisure Park in Basildon has announced the return of their free Heroes and Villains event.

Visitors are encouraged to come along to the Festival Leisure Park from 11am to 4pm on Sunday, March 31.

Families will be able to meet and take a photo with their favourite characters from television and cinema.

There will be a huge range of fan favourites expected on the day, including Marvel and DC Superheroes, iconic Star Wars characters and more,

As it is Easter Sunday, the Park will also be hosting an Easter Trail around the premises for families to complete to win a tasty treat. They may even spot the Easter Bunny out and about,

Festival Leisure Park will be fundraising for charity Reach on the day, who pride themselves on rehabilitation programmes using trained horses to give treatment strategy for adults and children suffering with physical, mental, social and/or learning disabilities.

Matthew Chambers, Manager at Festival Leisure Park, said: “We are thrilled to announce the return of our annual Heroes and Villains Day, our biggest event of the year.

“Come along and meet some of your on-screen favourites for what is set to be an unforgettable day out on Easter Sunday.

“Don’t forget to come along in your best superhero get-ups too, for the chance to win some great prizes with Essex Cosplayers.”