THE sun shone brightly over Athelhampton House as students arrived for Thomas Hardye School's sixth form ball. 

The Echo was on hand to photograph all the students and their guests who arrived at the 15th century house last night.

Students arrived in a variety of vehicles, from sports cars to camper vans.

An eight page picture special for the ball will be available in Tuesday's edition of the Dorset Echo.

A photo gallery is available online here.

A video of the prom is available to watch below: