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Home<\/u><\/a> > Tyne & Wear<\/u><\/a> > North Shields<\/u><\/a> > The Parks Leisure Centre<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

On Saturday 4th May 2013 The Parks Leisure Centre<\/u><\/a> on Howdon Road<\/u><\/a>, North Shields<\/u><\/a>, NE29 6TL will host Screen-Con 2013.<\/p>\n

Here you can meet some of the UK’s best-loved sci-fi celebrities, villains and heroes including Sylvester McCoy of Doctor Who and The Hobbit fame and Jeremy Bulloch (Star Wars’ Boba Fett).<\/p>\n

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The day will involve fun activities, mixing with favourite sci-fi and fantasy stars and species, watching and joining parades, shopping at sci-fi market stalls, meeting other sci-fi and pop culture fans, collecting autographs and hanging out with Dalek’s, Stormtroopers, Aliens, Predators and cosplayers from Star Wars, Anime, Manga and more.<\/p>\n

You will also be able to have your photograph taken with the TARDIS, KITT from Knightrider, The Doctor’s favourite companion K9 and other artists, stars and costumers who will be attending this event.<\/p>\n

Tickets are now on sale here<\/u><\/a> (opens in a new window).<\/p>\n

Tickets cost \u00a39.95 for adults and \u00a34.95 under 15’s.<\/p>\n

If you are looking for hotel accommodation for your visit to The Parks Leisure Centre<\/u><\/a>, Howdon Road<\/u><\/a>, North Shields<\/u><\/a> NE29 6TL our bed and breakfast best price and room availability is here Book Online<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Room information including photographs can be found on the Accommodation<\/u><\/a> page of our website.<\/p>\n

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