A celebrity-backed animal sanctuary is celebrating Easter Sunday, so we have rounded up a selection of festive photos including its beautiful animals.

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Brentwood, supported by former One Direction star Zayn Malik, has hosted an Easter Fun Weekend event yesterday (March 30) and today (March 31).

Romford Recorder: Hopefield in Brentwood has been welcoming visitors over the Easter weekendHopefield in Brentwood has been welcoming visitors over the Easter weekend (Image: Hopefield Animal Sanctuary)

At the event, children and families have been able to meet a giant Easter Bunny and see various animals.

The sanctuary cares for animals including rabbits, goats and dogs.

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Romford Recorder: People have been able to enjoy seeing rabbits over the breakPeople have been able to enjoy seeing rabbits over the break (Image: Hopefield Animal Sanctuary)

Romford Recorder: The animal sanctuary reopened on Good Friday (March 29)The animal sanctuary reopened on Good Friday (March 29) (Image: Hopefield Animal Sanctuary)

The Easter event comes after Hopefield re-opened following refurbishment works on Good Friday (March 29), just in time for the festive weekend.

Romford Recorder: Other animals at the sanctuary, including Bertie the sheep, have been on showOther animals at the sanctuary, including Bertie the sheep, have been on show (Image: Hopefield Animal Sanctuary)

The sanctuary, which has cared for sick, unwanted and mistreated animals since 1983, said the event was to help raise funds to look after its rescued animals.

Romford Recorder: A rabbit at Hopefield Animal SanctuaryA rabbit at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary (Image: Hopefield Animal Sanctuary)

Hopefield, where 2006 X Factor winner Leona Lewis is also a trustee, has been running the event over Saturday and Sunday, from 10am until 4pm.