CHARACTERS from the Wizard of Oz dropped into a Poole hotel on Bank Holiday Monday for an Easter party.

The Follow the Yellow Brick Road event at The Sandbanks Hotel gave youngsters a chance to meet the storybook characters including Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion.

A mini-farm with lambs, chicks, rabbits and pigs was also set-up on the sheltered beach-front terrace for youngsters to pet and fuss over.

A fancy dress competition also took place in the afternoon alongside face painting and other activities.

Live music entertainment was also put on for families to enjoy during the event yesterday afternoon.