May the force be with you

Londoners, beware. Wannabe Jedis from all over the globe will descend upon the capital this Friday for the biggest Star Wars party Europe has ever seen.

Star Wars Celebration Europe is a three-day event that commemorates 30 years of the most successful film series in history, offering fanatics the chance to take part in a Jedi Padawan training set, watch a procession of Stormtroopers and catch a sneak preview of the forthcoming video game, The Force Unleashed.

"Younglings" can also scale the Jedi training wall, meet Yoda and visit the Darth Vader hot-air balloon - pure indulgence for all fans, whatever your age.

Friday 13 July, starts at 9am at the ExCel Centre, London Docklands. Tickets £23 for adults, £12 for children (under-eights go free). Can be bought in advance from www.seetickets.com or on the day at the ExCel Centre itself. For up-to-date information, visit www.celebration europe.com