Wynter is coming

East Sussex College sponsors the South East’s largest annual sci-fi and fantasy event, Wyntercon VI, taking place at the Sports Park based at East Sussex College later this month (28th-29th Sept)

Wyntercon VI is the Wyntercon charity’s largest annual convention and has a new home for 2019. Eastbourne Sports Park, based at East Sussex College, will welcome popular cult, sci-fi and fantasy exhibitors for a weekend of family-friendly events. Fans of the sci-fi and fantasy genre will find a little of everything at Wyntercon. East Sussex College will showcase their very own working dalek, a collaboration between various departments in the college including engineering and construction. Make-up Artistry tutors and students will also be on hand to demonstrate special effects make-up, as seen at Eastbourne’s Zombie Walk.

Elsewhere, Game of Thrones fans can encounter the Watermill Wolves, as featured in the hit show and other cult favourites including Penny Dreadful starring Josh Hartnett. There will be other special guests from the world of fantasy and sci-fi, alongside a host of exhibitors. Budding Jedi knights can train with lightsabers in the Combat Area, while Pirates of the Caribbean fans can listen to tales from the high seas with Jack Sparrow. The festival also includes a Pirate Island for swashbucklers young and old, a Creative Cove and Steampunk Zone.

Andy Kybett, Wyntercon founder, said:

“We pride ourselves on being all inclusive in our charity outreach programmes as well as at our huge annual event. Now in its sixth year, and with a huge change in location, Wyntercon VI is set to be our biggest one yet. Attractions include a Scorch Comic Zone, a Tabletop Gaming Zone and an Autism Quiet Space.”

Wyntercon is an all-inclusive event and is suitable for all the family. East Sussex College is pleased to be a sponsor of one of the South East’s largest conventions. If you love Game of Thrones, Marvel, Star Wars and DC, horror films, gaming and comics, then you’ll want to be a part of this!

Wyntercon VI takes place at Eastbourne Sports Park, 28th-29th September. Visit www.wyntercon.org for tickets.