Town crier steps in as Hagrid
The world's tallest town crier, Shropshire's Martin Wood, will be entertaining youngsters as Harry Potter's Hagrid at a National Trust property this weekend.
At seven foot, two inches tall, Mr Wood, Shrewsbury's town crier, is also one of the official body doubles for the popular Potter character.
On Sunday, he will visit Erddig, near Wrexham, as the half-giant from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, telling stories and tales with a Halloween theme.
As part of the Halloween activities, visitors to Erddig will also be amazed at the wonderful owls flying in.
Follow the spooky trail around the garden and join in the Halloween craft workshop making creepy crafts to take home.
There will be a children's fancy dress competition and a face painter to transform people into spooky characters.
A spokeswoman said: "Friends from Chrysalis Pets in Buckley will also be bringing along some special visitors for the day."
The activities run between noon and 4.30pm and there will be free entry for children in fancy dress.
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