THE Force is set to be strong in Merseyside this half term as Spaceport invites youngsters (and Star Wars loving adults) to visit the “Sci-Fi Icons” exhibition and take part in an exclusive series of Jedi training masterclasses.

Taking place at Spaceport in Seacombe, the workshops will help children move from Padawans to Jedi masters with the support of some of the franchise’s most popular characters.

From Monday, October 23 through to Friday, October 27, children will be trained in the ways of the mystical and powerful Force, as they prepare for the inevitable attack of the Sith.

Two of the most famous Siths in Star Wars legend – Darth Vader and Darth Maul – this week arrived at Spaceport to help launch the programme of workshops, which are centred around the Planet Typhon - Part of the Deep Core Star System.

Children will also get the chance meet the two characters – as well as the Last Jedi, Luke Skywalker – for meet and greets over the half term period.

“Our Sci-Fi Icons exhibition features a private collection of Star Wars memorabilia from one of the UK's biggest collectors and has been incredibly popular since it launched earlier this year,”said Gary Evans from Mersey Ferries.

“Regardless of their age, people seem to love the idea of space and galaxies far, far away."

There will be five Jedi masterclasses and shows per day, starting at 11.05am and then running every hour until 3.05pm.

Hourly meet and greets will also be available with characters starting at 10am each day.

Replica Star Wars weapons including Princess Leia's Blaster and Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber will also be available to view at Spaceport during the October half term holiday.

The Jedi Schools are interactive shows which are free to attend throughout the half term week.

The admission price is included in a Spaceport ticket or as part of the £35 Mersey Ferries River Explorer Cruise Family Ticket.

The Jedi School is suitable for children aged 6+ years.

For more information or to book tickets, call the Mersey Ferries ticket office on 0151 330 1003, visit any of Mersey Ferries terminals or visit the Spaceport website.