Huge skeleton appears outside city pub in terrifying transformation

The Catherine Wheel in St Augustine's Street is popular for its extravagant displays at festive times of the year.

The initial decoration process takes a few days but Bernice and Dawn like to add to their display for weeks (Image: Bernice Fair Graham)

And this Halloween staff have gone "bigger and better" with a chilling display complete with a 10ft grim reaper to greet guests on the pavement.

Landladies Bernice Fair Graham, 70, and wife Dawn Fair Graham, 60, pride themselves on offering a safe and fun environment.

Customers will be greeted by a 10ft-tall grim reaper on their visit to the Catherine Wheel (Image: Bernice Fair Graham)

Bernice said: “We love any occasion to trim up the pub and Halloween brings out people in the most amazing fancy dress. Our customers just love it.

“It’s a chance to be your inner demon on the outside.

Some of the props inside the pub are even animatronic (Image: Bernice Fair Graham)

“It’s like the opposite of Christmas where you want everything pretty and sparkly, Halloween is the dark side.”

The pair are really looking forward to see what incredible costumes punters will wear this year as they said every year "people get more stuck in" than the year before.

The pub has many activities going on throughout the spooky season (Image: Bernice Fair Graham)

Bernice said: “We are a welcoming pub and we really do take pride in being inclusive.

“Halloween is a great time of year for a party and for people to dress up without judgement or fear.”

The display is complete with more classic Halloween characters. (Image: Bernice Fair Graham)

The St Augustines Street pub team has spent a few weeks having the decorations erected and lots of events are due to take place.

These include a Halloween Quiz and a Halloween-themed drag karaoke.

The decorations even go up on to the ceilings (Image: Bernice Fair Graham)

Bernice and Dawn also hold a special event for LGBTQ+ youth.

She said: “On Thursday we hold the evening for under 18s which starts at 4pm – it gives the young people who can be lonely the chance to make new friends.”

The stage is set for the spooky drag karaoke hosted by city drag queen Ginni Tonix (Image: Bernice Fair Graham)

The party is complete with activities, karaoke and mocktails.

Some areas of the Catherine Wheel are really spooky (Image: Bernice Fair Graham)

Bernice added: “We have a great diverse customer base from 18 to 80 so it’s always different every night.

“I am glad to be somewhere quite unique in the Fine City.”