Scores of youngsters walked and wheeled their way around Cotswold Wildlife Park to raise money for two Oxford hospices.

About 100 children - including James Lewis, pictured above with his mother Lynn - took part in the sponsored 1.5km event at the park near Burford on Saturday and met Star Wars characters including Darth Vader and stormtroopers.

The annual event was organised to raise money for Helen and Douglas House hospices, which provide respite and care for children and young adults with life-limiting illnesses. Lisa Weller, a supervisor at the park, said staff were pleased to host the event.

She said: "The kids looked like they were having a great time.

"They all looked keen to do it. It was a good day had by all."